Behind the Scenes of Creating Boot.dev: Teaching Backend the Right Way

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Ever wondered what it takes to create a course that truly makes an impact? In this episode, I sit down with Lane Wagner, the creator of Boot.dev, to dive deep into the philosophy and decisions behind one of the most comprehensive backend development platforms out there.
Lane shares his journey from a backend developer to an educator, revealing the challenges, insights, and strategies that helped Boot.dev stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're an aspiring course creator or an aspiring backend developer looking for inspiration, this behind-the-scenes look offers invaluable lessons on teaching backend development the right way.
Lane Wagner (guest):
Twitter - https://x.com/wagslane
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagslane
Website - https://www.boot.dev
Boot.dev Metrics - https://blog.boot.dev/education/state-of-learning-to-code-2024

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Chapters

1. The Truth About Teaching Backend Development (00:00:00)

2. Why Boot.dev Was Created (00:02:51)

3. When Boot.dev Had 0 Students (00:05:25)

4. Boot.dev’s Growth: Metrics and Key Insights (00:10:40)

5. Boot.dev’s Insane Growth: What Changed? (00:16:02)

6. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:17:54)

7. (Cont.) Boot.dev’s Insane Growth: What Changed? (00:18:33)

8. AI in Education: Help or Hindrance? (00:25:14)

9. A Flaw of Boot.dev (00:31:00)

10. Stop Creating Mediocre Courses (00:33:38)

11. The Vision to Create the World’s Best Backend Engineers (00:38:42)

12. Advice for Aspiring Course Creators (00:43:58)

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