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#273 - When You Don’t Know What to Build—Build This

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Content provided by Brian Jenney. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Jenney or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Breaking into software development isn’t about finishing another tutorial—it’s about building something that matters. In this episode, I’ll show you how to choose a side project that proves your skills, keeps you motivated, and actually impresses employers.

You’ll learn:

  • Why great data makes or breaks your app
  • How to apply the 80/20 rule—stick with tech you know, sprinkle in something new
  • Picking a project you’re emotionally invested in (so you don’t abandon it)
  • Tools that make you look sharp fast—React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and smarter database picks
  • Adding AI functionality to make your project stand out
  • Building a real MVP, deploying with Vercel or the cloud, and estimating time like a pro

Here's the link for the free APIs on GitHub: https://free-apis.github.io/#/browse

And—don’t miss it—we’re giving away a full Parsity scholarship.

👉 Apply here 👈

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI

Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software, work with LLMs and launch your career.

AI Bootcamp (NEW) - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to integrating AI into web applications.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Scholarship Announcement (00:00:00)

2. Why You Need a Side Project (00:01:11)

3. Finding and Using the Right Data (00:02:29)

4. Choosing Your Tech Stack (00:06:34)

5. Feature Planning and AI Integration (00:10:39)

6. Deployment Options and Final Advice (00:14:56)

302 episodes

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Manage episode 506403047 series 3399111
Content provided by Brian Jenney. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Jenney or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Breaking into software development isn’t about finishing another tutorial—it’s about building something that matters. In this episode, I’ll show you how to choose a side project that proves your skills, keeps you motivated, and actually impresses employers.

You’ll learn:

  • Why great data makes or breaks your app
  • How to apply the 80/20 rule—stick with tech you know, sprinkle in something new
  • Picking a project you’re emotionally invested in (so you don’t abandon it)
  • Tools that make you look sharp fast—React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and smarter database picks
  • Adding AI functionality to make your project stand out
  • Building a real MVP, deploying with Vercel or the cloud, and estimating time like a pro

Here's the link for the free APIs on GitHub: https://free-apis.github.io/#/browse

And—don’t miss it—we’re giving away a full Parsity scholarship.

👉 Apply here 👈

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI

Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software, work with LLMs and launch your career.

AI Bootcamp (NEW) - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to integrating AI into web applications.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Scholarship Announcement (00:00:00)

2. Why You Need a Side Project (00:01:11)

3. Finding and Using the Right Data (00:02:29)

4. Choosing Your Tech Stack (00:06:34)

5. Feature Planning and AI Integration (00:10:39)

6. Deployment Options and Final Advice (00:14:56)

302 episodes

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