#123 - From Teacher to Python Developer by Building a Community Platform Using Django

This week we talk with James Dycus about his journey from teacher to Python software developer.

We talk about his background as a teacher and how het got into Python.

How he joined our PDM program a few months ago and the amazing growth he has experienced since by building out a mature real world application using Django 🐍

We talk about the idea behind his app, something he always wanted to build and now has accomplished, a functional MVP on the brink of being officially launched 🎉

The app (product) addresses an important need in society: supporting men with mental struggles, a problem James deeply cares about 😍

We're proud how James has grown in PDM with us and how he has built out this cool project earning the skills + confidence to pivot into a developer, an inspiring story 🔥

Last but not least we discuss some inspirational books related to mindset + self development.

Enjoy this episode with James!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro snippet + music
01:08 Episode and guest intro
02:30 Intro James to the audience
06:00 Inspiration by Sean (Teaching Python podcast)
08:50 James PDM journey and app / idea he built out with us
14:20 The benefit of building one big complex app / project
17:20 ChatGPT and becoming resourceful after the fundamentals
19:10 Name of the app: Bonded Brotherhood
21:00 Next steps with the app (product)
22:40 The value of having a real world project in your porfolio
24:50 Python in the real world + living in fortunate times
26:53 Book tip #1: The Discovery of Being (Rollo May)
29:04 Book tip #2: Man's Search For Meaning
30:10 Book tip #3: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
31:10 Wrap up and thanks
32:27 Outro music

Reach out to James on LinkedIn.

Books mentioned.
- The Discovery of Being
- Man's Search For Meaning
- How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

Check out the PDM program here.