If I were starting as a developer today, here's exactly what I'd focus on.
After two decades building software, I'm watching AI fundamentally change what it means to learn development. This isn't about skipping fundamentals - it's about approaching them with better tools.
In this video:
- The three foundational pieces you can't skip (web fundamentals, HTML/CSS, one language)
- Why picking an AI ecosystem matters as much as picking a language
- How to leverage AI as a learning tool without letting it replace your thinking
- Finding community when solo development feels isolating
- Why shipping and breaking things is still the only way to actually learn
This is a pinned intro to BuildAtScale - practical exploration of AI tooling for developers who want to build more with the tools available today.
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