Hobby Projects Are Awesome: CodeMash from Pluralsight

CodeMash 2020 | Hobby Projects Are Awesome | Joel Byler

There you are, enjoying a hobby that you love, which gets you away from your screens and keyboard. Then, out of nowhere, an idea comes to mind. Maybe it is spurred by a problem that you encountered or a way that you could improve on a technique, you pull from your experiences, and decide to start a new project that helps to scratch that itch. Of course, since you are a tech professional, you find yourself building these solutions with the technologies we know, or wish to learn more about. In this talk, Joel Byler discusses the following questions: How do you get started? What do you do when you're not sure whether your users will like it? How do you do this on your own? How do you avoid burnout? Joel also intends to help folks who have these ideas and get stuck.

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Hobby Projects Are Awesome

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Beginners are motivated in this session to break down the barriers to designing and engineering solutions on their own

This session will be especially useful for beginners who have an idea, but may not know where to start

Joel Byler will lead the session

Course participants are provided with practical tips for avoiding burnout when working on hobby projects

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Learners who complete Hobby Projects Are Awesome: CodeMash will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for the planning and execution of projects, often working with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver a project on time and within budget. This course may be useful for a Project Manager, as learning how to manage projects for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for managing projects in a professional setting.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to extract insights and solve problems, often using programming languages and statistical techniques. This course may be useful for a Data Scientist, as learning how to build data-driven applications for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for building data-driven applications in a professional setting.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers design and develop machine learning models, often using programming languages and statistical techniques. This course may be useful for a Machine Learning Engineer, as learning how to build machine learning models for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for building machine learning models in a professional setting.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for the analysis and improvement of business processes, often working with engineers and designers to create more efficient and effective processes. This course may be useful for a Business Analyst, as learning how to analyze and improve business processes for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for analyzing and improving business processes in a professional setting.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for the analysis and interpretation of data, often working with engineers and designers to create data-driven insights. This course may be useful for a Data Analyst, as learning how to analyze and interpret data for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for analyzing and interpreting data in a professional setting.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the management and maintenance of databases, often working with engineers and designers to create and maintain databases. This course may be useful for a Database Administrator, as learning how to manage and maintain databases for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for managing and maintaining databases in a professional setting.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites and web applications, often working on the front-end or back-end of a website or web application. This course may be useful for a Web Developer, as learning how to build web applications for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for developing web applications in a professional setting.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products, often working with engineers and designers to bring a product to market. This course may be useful for a Product Manager, as learning how to build products for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for building products in a professional setting.

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Computer Scientist

Computer Scientists are responsible for the research and development of new computer technologies, often working with engineers and designers to create new algorithms and data structures. This course may be useful for a Computer Scientist, as learning how to develop new computer technologies for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for developing new computer technologies in a professional setting.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for writing documentation for technical products, often working with engineers and designers to create clear and concise documentation. This course may be useful for a Technical Writer, as learning how to write documentation for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for writing documentation in a professional setting.

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Software Developer

Software Developers build and maintain applications, focusing on aspects such as design, development, deployment, and maintenance. This course may be useful for a Software Developer, as learning how to build applications for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for developing software in a professional setting.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts are responsible for the analysis and design of computer systems, often working with engineers and designers to create more efficient and effective systems. This course may be useful for a Systems Analyst, as learning how to analyze and design computer systems for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for analyzing and designing computer systems in a professional setting.

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Software Architect

Software Architects are responsible for the design and architecture of software systems, often working with engineers and designers to create a scalable and maintainable system. This course may be useful for a Software Architect, as learning how to design and architect software systems for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for designing and architecting software systems in a professional setting.

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Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers design and develop mobile applications, often working on the front-end or back-end of a mobile application. This course may be useful for a Mobile Developer, as learning how to build mobile applications for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for developing mobile applications in a professional setting.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers are responsible for the design and usability of products, often working with engineers and designers to create a user-friendly experience. This course may be useful for a User Experience Designer, as learning how to design products for personal enjoyment can translate into applicable skills for designing products in a professional setting.

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