Yalla Let's Code

Ilias Haddad
Yalla Let's Code

A podcast where I interview software engineers by sharing their story and entrepreneurship journey

  1. Remote working in Morocco, Author of Make It Legal eBook and working at Automatic | Interview with Ahmed El Ezzabi

    27/12/2024

    Remote working in Morocco, Author of Make It Legal eBook and working at Automatic | Interview with Ahmed El Ezzabi

    Ahmed El Ezzabi, a software engineer at WooCommerce, shares his journey into web development and becoming a software engineer. He discusses the challenges of not having a computer science degree and the limitations it can impose in the job market. Ahmed also talks about his experience working at Automatic, the company behind WordPress, and the transition to working on the WooCommerce payments team. He shares his side project, Remote.ma, a website and blog that focuses on remote work and legal issues for Moroccan remote workers. Ahmed started Remote.ma to share information about the legal aspects of remote work in Morocco. The blog expanded to cover productivity tips and coffee shop recommendations. Ahmed also wrote an ebook called Make It Legal to provide a comprehensive guide to making remote work legal in Morocco. Ahmed also offers personalized consultation services for individuals with specific legal questions. Show Notes Links: - Remote.ma - Make it legal ebook - Consultation - Remote.ma Investing tips - Cursor.ai - Ahmed Contact Page

    56 min
  2. Managing a Shopify Agency during the Pandemic, hosting the Lady Bug podcast and many more | Interview with Kelly Vaughn

    06/12/2024

    Managing a Shopify Agency during the Pandemic, hosting the Lady Bug podcast and many more | Interview with Kelly Vaughn

    In this episode, Kelly Vaughn, founder of the Taproom agency and director of engineering at Spot AI, shares her journey as a web developer and entrepreneur. She discusses how she started freelancing at a young age and eventually transitioned into running her own agency. Kelly also talks about her experience working with Shopify and the changes she has witnessed in the platform over the years. She shares insights on the challenges faced by e-commerce businesses during the pandemic and the impact on the tech industry. Additionally, Kelly discusses her book 'Start Freelancing Today' and her Twitch livestream with the Shopify dev team. Kelly Vaughn is the co-founder of The Taproom Agency, a Shopify Plus agency, and the co-host of the Ladybug Podcast. She also offers online courses and runs a newsletter called The Modern Leader. In the podcast, Kelly discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned. She also talks about the Ladybug Podcast and the topics they cover, as well as her online course on management fundamentals for tech leaders. Kelly shares insights on imposter syndrome and provides tips on how to overcome it. She concludes by mentioning her newsletter and other resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. Show Notes: - Start Freelancing Today Kindle Edition - {{ Kelly | plus: Kelly }}  Live - LadyBug Podcast - MailChimp Success Story about Kelly - Modern Leader Newsletter - Kelly’s LinkedIn - Kelly’s X account

    46 min
  3. The story behind Roadmap.sh and it's acquisition | Interview with Kamran Ahmed

    29/11/2024

    The story behind Roadmap.sh and it's acquisition | Interview with Kamran Ahmed

    In this episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Kamran, the founder of Roadmap.sh, a platform that provides career roadmaps for software engineers. Kamran shares his journey in web development, from starting as a self-taught developer to working in various companies and eventually creating Roadmap.sh Show Notes: - IndieHackers Podcast (https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast) - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big(https://www.amazon.com/How-Fail-Almost-Everything-Still/dp/0241003709) - Masters of scale (https://mastersofscale.com/) - Roadmap Discord (https://discord.com/invite/cJpEt5Qbwa) - The roadmap(https://www.youtube.com/@roadmapsh) - Hacker News (https://news.ycombinator.com/news) - Reddit (/r/Entrepreneurship ) - Karman Ahmed X (https://x.com/kamrify)

    1 h
  4. From a WordPress Freelancer to Building Shopify Apps | Interview with Reda Boubkraoui

    01/11/2024

    From a WordPress Freelancer to Building Shopify Apps | Interview with Reda Boubkraoui

    Reda is a 25-year-old Moroccan software engineer. Got his degree in computer science but switched to web development in high school. Started doing freelance work before switching to Shopify development. Our first Shopify app that made a success is a Shopify app that is been in two days. After two or three months the app starts making 1k. 1k per month. We focus on solving other people's problems. -- Reda The main lessons I learned is to be patient and like just to keep testing and see what will work for you. Start small, start with one application, and see if how will goes. -- Reda Show Notes: Blanklob Discord Server Shopify Developer Documentation Add Google Analytics Unsexy Business: How 12 Entrepreneurs in Ordinary Businesses Achieved Extraordinary Success Book @reda_boubkraoui

    47 min
  5. From working in an investment bank to running an award-winning Shopify apps | Interview with Björn Forsberg

    25/10/2024

    From working in an investment bank to running an award-winning Shopify apps | Interview with Björn Forsberg

    In this episode, Bjorn Forsberg shares his journey as a Shopify app developer. He discusses how he got started in web development, his experience working with Shopify apps, and the evolution of the Shopify developer community. Bjorn also talks about the different apps he has built, including Orderly Print, Printer Pro, Order Printer Emaler, and Digital Downloads Pro. He shares insights on pricing strategies, the challenges of upgrading legacy code, and the benefits of using Cloudflare's R2 service. He emphasizes the need to build a successful business rather than just an app Show Notes: Order Printer Pro Order Printer Templates OrderlyEmail Orderly Print Digital Downloads Pro Shopify Polaris Getting Real Book Don’t make me think

    1 h 2 min
  6. Navigating Toxic Work Environments and Tech Entrepreneurship | Interview with Tejas Kumar

    11/10/2024

    Navigating Toxic Work Environments and Tech Entrepreneurship | Interview with Tejas Kumar

    In this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success. Takeaways - Tejas started coding at a young age due to health challenges. He won a national website contest in Qatar, which kickstarted his career. - Tejas faced significant challenges in toxic work environments but used them as motivation. - He emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care in the tech industry. - Tejas believes in the value of hard work in achieving pleasure and success. - He shares insights on the difficulties of entrepreneurship in Germany. - Tejas discusses the risks and rewards of angel investing. - He wrote 'Fluent React' to explain the inner workings of React. - Tejas values personal growth and health over financial gain. - He encourages others to focus on skills and knowledge rather than just motivational speaking. Show Notes: React Africa on 29.11.24 - Casablanca, Morocco & Online Spotify Backstage (Managing Microservices) Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy Tejas Personal Website Tejas Podcast Fluent React Book

    55 min
  7. Embracing the Long-Term Investment of SaaS and Micro-SaaS, Interview with Ayoub Moustaid

    03/10/2024

    Embracing the Long-Term Investment of SaaS and Micro-SaaS, Interview with Ayoub Moustaid

    Ayoub Moustaid, a serial digital entrepreneur, shares his web development and entrepreneurship journey. He started his career as a software engineer and did freelance work. He later started his own company and launched his first SaaS product, which failed due to poor execution and lack of market research. He then pivoted to FastDoc, a document generation tool, which gained popularity but struggled with profitability. Ayoub learned valuable lessons from these experiences and continued to launch multiple products, including Securify, a Shopify app for blocking unwanted access. Securify was eventually acquired. Ayoub Moustaid shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur, discussing his experiences with building and selling SaaS products. He also touches on the digital nomad lifestyle and the need to set realistic expectations. Show Notes: FastDok: https://www.producthunt.com/products/fastdok Swift UI Kit: https://swiftship.dev/ Ayoub's website: https://moustaid.me/ Navigy Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/navigy-smart-navigation-menu Hear iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pronounce-words-hear-it/id6480349689 Pieter Levels's Book: https://readmake.com/ Indie Hackers Community: https://indiehackers.com/

    1 h 3 min
  8. Interview with Trudy | Co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the Design Pack

    06/09/2024

    Interview with Trudy | Co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the Design Pack

    In this podcast episode, Trudy, the co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the co-founder of the Design Pack shares her journey in web development and specializing in Shopify. She discusses the challenges of switching from other platforms to Shopify and the importance of understanding its limitations. Trudy also talks about the success of the Design Pack app and its collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores. She highlights the benefits of focusing on Shopify development, such as better quality clients and a growing market. Trudy also mentions the importance of staying updated with Shopify's constant updates and the experience of attending Shopify events. In this conversation, Trudy and Ilias discuss the opportunities and challenges in Shopify theme development. They explore the importance of product pages, the role of premium themes, and the potential for niche themes. Trudy shares her insights on learning Shopify, the value of writing blog posts, and the advantages of being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem. They also touch on Trudy's daily routine and the flexibility of working remotely. Show Notes: Switching from other platforms to Shopify can be challenging due to its limitations, but focusing on Shopify development can lead to better quality clients and a growing market. Staying updated with Shopify's constant updates can be challenging, but joining Slack channels and talking to other developers can help keep up with the changes. The Design Pack app offers a collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores, providing flexibility and ease of use for developers and store owners. The product page is a crucial part of an e-commerce store, and putting effort into its design and functionality can lead to better conversions and customer satisfaction. Attending Shopify events, such as Unite, provides opportunities to meet and network with other developers in the Shopify ecosystem. Product pages on Shopify are crucial, and having a source of information directly from the product page can be more reliable than searching the web. Premium themes offer great features like slide-out carts, product galleries, and mega menus, making them a good starting point for developers. There is still room for new Shopify themes in the Shopify Theme Store, especially for specific niches or industries that are not well-served by existing themes. To get started in Shopify theme development, it's recommended to dive in, explore the structure of existing themes like Dawn, and learn from the documentation and online resources. Writing blog posts about your experiences and insights in Shopify development can help establish your expertise and attract clients. Being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem provides the flexibility to work remotely and connect with like-minded individuals worldwide. Links mentioned during the episode: Shopify Cheat Sheet: https://www.shopify.com/partners/shopify-cheat-sheet Code Shopify Blog: https://toomanytabs.xyz/ Shopify Partners Account: https://www.shopify.com/partners Shopify Dev Docs: https://shopify.dev/docs Shopify Dawn Theme: https://github.com/Shopify/dawn Shop the look filter section: https://design-packs.com/products/shop-the-look-filter

    57 min
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A podcast where I interview software engineers by sharing their story and entrepreneurship journey

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  • Autoria
    Ilias Haddad
  • Anos em atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    18
  • Classificação
    Para todos
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    © Ilias Haddad
  • Site do programa
    Yalla Let's Code

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