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Should You Still Become a Software Engineer in 2026 Jun 6, 2026 01:47:39 If your kid or your closest friend came to you tomorrow and said, "I want to switch into software engineering as a career", what would you actually tell them? Our guests answer that question.Show Links:https://fortune.com/2026/05/26/uber-coo-ai-spending-tokens-claude-code/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/satya-nadella-says-as-much-as-30percent-of-microsoft-code-is-written-by-ai.htmlhttps://blogs.wi

Interview with Tambi Jalouqa, on building, exiting, and investing from the MENA region Jun 3, 2026 00:58:49 In this episode, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a global product from outside Silicon Valley, why he changed his mind about solo founders, the mistake almost every technical founder makes when they bring in a "business" co-founder, and how AI tools have flattened the geography of software.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction02:50 Starting on an MSX, fixing CRT monitors, and studying math be

Interview with a Moroccan YC startup founder, Amine Benjellon May 27, 2026 01:02:43 In this episode, Amin Benjellon shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Morocco, navigating the challenges of startups as a foreign student in France, to successfully joining Y Combinator. He discusses the importance of mindset, jumping on waves of opportunity, and the impact of YC on his entrepreneurial trajectory. Links - Amine on X: @BenGeekly - Rolling Dice Club: https://rollindiceclu

How Thomas built a Shopify theme dev lab and agency Sep 9, 2025 00:56:12 If you're a developer, indie hacker, or SaaS builder, this is a must-watch. You'll learn:- The strategy he used to niche down and find his first clients- Why he started a t-shirt business to learn Shopify- The moment he discovered a Kardashian was using his theme- His raw, unfiltered advice for anyone wanting to build their own software productShow Notes:- Bricks Space Lab:https://brickspa

Bringing PHP to Mobile & Desktop with Native PHP with Sean Rosenthal Aug 19, 2025 01:24:13 We're joined by Sean Rosenthal, the co-founder of Native PHP. He shares his incredible journey from a career in sales to co-creating a framework that allows developers to build native desktop and mobile apps using the PHP and Laravel skills they already have. Sean provides a candid look at the entrepreneurial grind, the technical challenges he and his partner Simon Hamp overcame, and what the futu

Building Native Apps with PHP by Simon Hamp Aug 3, 2025 01:11:52 In this episode, I interviewed with Simon Hamp, a seasoned software engineer with 25 years of experience in PHP. Simon shares his incredible journey from being a self-taught programmer in the days before YouTube and Stack Overflow to becoming the owner and maintainer of Native PHP and the founder of Laravel Dev.Show Notes:LinksSimon Hamp's Website: simonhamp.meSimon Hamp on X: @SimonHampNativePHP:

Building Global Tech Conferences (React Brussels, Paris & Africa) Ayman Ben Amor Jul 11, 2025 01:01:48 In this episode, we're joined by Ayman Ben Amor, a software developer and the visionary founder behind the BeJS (Belgian JavaScript) community. Ayman shares his incredible journey from a movie-loving kid who wanted to be a hacker to organizing some of Europe's and Africa's most prominent developer events, including React Brussels, React Paris, and the inaugural React Africa.He pulls ba

The Strapi Founder's Story (Pierre Burgy): Monetization of an Open Source Project Jun 22, 2025 00:58:53 In this episode, I had Pierre Burgy, the co-founder and CEO of Strapi, the leading open-source headless CMS. Pierre shares his incredible nine-year journey, from starting a side project as a student to building a globally recognized company. He dives deep into the early challenges of fundraising for an open-source project (including being $30k in debt), the evolution of their business model, the p

The impact of vibe coding (AI) on the shipped products (Special) Jun 7, 2025 01:01:35 In this special episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon of "vibe coding" - using AI assistants to write code through natural language prompts. With our today's guest, Mohamed Aboulaid (Backend Engineer at Spotify & Community Catalyst behind GeeksBlaBla), for an honest discussion about AI-assisted development's current state and future.Show Notes:GeeksBlaBla Community: geeks

Building the TanStack (Formerly React Query) with Tanner Linsley Jun 6, 2025 01:14:27 In this podcast episode, I sit down with Tanner Linsley, co-founder of Nozzle and the visionary behind TanStack (formerly React Query). With over a decade of experience in software development and open source, Tanner shares his incredible journey, from his early days as an aspiring audio engineer to becoming a leading figure in the frontend community.Join us as Tanner gives the back story of TanSt

Building Shopify Apps and SaaS Insights with Benjamin Ayles May 27, 2025 01:11:57 Try it free today at saasinsights.com (Sponsored)Key topics covered:- Breaking into Shopify app development during the pandemic- The reality of vibe coding and AI-assisted development- Building scalable applications vs. quick MVPs- Navigating Shopify's evolving app store requirements- Practical insights on app store optimization and keyword trackingShow Notes:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c

Building Great Products As A Dev with Anne Thomas May 14, 2025 00:57:00 In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Anne Thomas, co-founder of Design Packs (a Shopify App), discuss her story getting into building a Shopify app, working with a Shopify theme development agency, and doing a Shopify store performance audit and other things that you should check out in this episode.Show Notes:- The Manager's Path (https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-G

Building a Successful Web Dev Career (and Podcast) with West Boss Apr 26, 2025 01:00:23 I'm thrilled to welcome the renowned Wes Bos! Known for his incredibly popular online courses and as the co-host of the Syntax FM podcast alongside Scott Tolinski (who joined us previously!).Wes dives into pivotal moments in his career, including how a specific blog post series on Sublime Text unexpectedly took off, leading him to write a book and discover his talent for teaching.Show Notes:We

Interview with Ilyas: Cloud Architect, Owning A Coffee Shop, Selling Online Workshops, etc. Apr 6, 2025 01:12:39 What happens when a software engineer also opens a coffee shop? This week, I (Ilias) talked to Ilyas (Same name, haha), who shared his unconventional career story, which was filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons. Discover his insights on navigating the tech world, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how to forge your own path to success

Balancing Business, Code, and Family with Matthew Sodomsky Mar 29, 2025 00:59:42 In this Yalla Let's Code Podcast episode, I sit down with Matthew Sadomsky, VP of Product Strategy at Lightworks, the company behind the popular Shopify apps Mechanic and Locksmith. Matt shares his unique journey, from his early days of building websites to navigating the dot-com bubble, to his current role shaping the future of e-commerce.Key points:- How Matt's dual background in business and co

Morocco tech entrepreneurship in the public sector | Interview with Tarik Fadli Mar 15, 2025 00:58:01 Join Ilias Haddad on Yalla Let's Code as he interviews Tariq Fadli, co-founder of Wraqi ma and Algo Consulting Group. Discover Tariq's journey from early coding days to leading Morocco's digital transformation. Learn about software development, entrepreneurship, and the business side of tech. Perfect for developers and tech enthusiasts

Remote working in Morocco, Author of Make It Legal eBook and working at Automatic | Interview with Ahmed El Ezzabi Dec 27, 2024 00:56:01 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 te

Managing a Shopify Agency during the Pandemic, hosting the Lady Bug podcast and many more | Interview with Kelly Vaughn Dec 6, 2024 00:45:43 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.

The story behind Roadmap.sh and it's acquisition | Interview with Kamran Ahmed Nov 29, 2024 00:59:47 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 Ever

From a WordPress Freelancer to Building Shopify Apps | Interview with Reda Boubkraoui Nov 1, 2024 00:47:05 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.

From working in an investment bank to running an award-winning Shopify apps | Interview with Björn Forsberg Oct 25, 2024 01:02:00 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 pr

Navigating Toxic Work Environments and Tech Entrepreneurship | Interview with Tejas Kumar Oct 11, 2024 00:55:09 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

Embracing the Long-Term Investment of SaaS and Micro-SaaS, Interview with Ayoub Moustaid Oct 3, 2024 01:03:28 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 struggl

Interview with Trudy | Co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the Design Pack Sep 6, 2024 00:57:23 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 s

Special Episode | Behind the scenes and Building a Shopify app Sep 5, 2024 00:07:35 Join me for a special behind-the-scenes look at how we create our podcast episodes and a live-stream promo. I'll pull back the curtain on our process, from the reach out to a guest to the final podcast episode, giving you an insider's view of running the podcast. Show Notes: Twitch Profile Twitter Profile

Interview with Alexander Hupfer | Building a Shopify Developer Analytics tool Aug 30, 2024 00:52:58 In this episode, Alexander Hupfer shares his journey into web development and how he transitioned to Shopify app development. He talks about his first interaction with web development, starting with HTML and later exploring PHP and Python. Alexander also discusses his experience as a Shopify merchant and the challenges he faced with paid ads. He then dives into his journey as a Shopify app develop

Interview with Scott Tolinski, Founder of LevelUpTutorials and Co-host of the Syntax.fm podcast Aug 9, 2024 00:58:45 In this episode, Scott Tolinski, Founder of LevelUpTutorials and co-host of the Syntax.fm podcast, shares his journey from creating free YouTube tutorials to growing successful educational platforms. Scott discusses his experiences with monetizing content, overcoming challenges, and the eventual acquisition of LevelUpTutorials by Sentry. He also explores the growth and success of the Syntax.fm pod

Make a living from one Shopify app | Interview with Irek Khasianov Jul 30, 2024 00:35:02 In this episode, we discuss the story of Storista, a Shopify app for Instagram-embedded products. We highlight the value of community support and the importance of taking breaks for personal wellness. This episode is perfect for software engineers looking to enhance their eCommerce implementations. Show Notes: Yalla Let's Code Merch Store Lenny's Newsletter Irek Khasianov Twitter Th

Building a single Shopify app and scale it in 18 months| Interview with Ayoub Bougsid Jul 27, 2024 00:51:30 In this episode, I sit down with Ayoub Bougsid, a Shopify app developer who scaled his business in just 18 months. Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve such rapid growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced,

Transitioning from a social worker to a Shopify theme expert, Interview with Taylor Page May 6, 2024 01:03:47 Transitioning from a social worker to a Shopify theme expert, meet Taylor Page, the founder of The Pages Media Agency, a one-person agency specializing in Shopify. Alongside co-hosting the podcast 'Liquid Weekly,' Taylor also manages a Slack community for freelance Shopify developers. Join us as we delve into Taylor's journey, balancing parenthood with the transition to becoming a Shop

Running 3 Successful Shopify Apps, Work-life balance, Behind the scenes and more Feb 23, 2024 00:53:34 🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Beck a software developer who is running 3 successful Shopify apps 👍 If you find value in this conversation, remember to like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments below! Show Notes: David's Twitter Liquid Weekly Daniel’s agency website

Interview with David Simões, From a Shopify developer to a Shopify Agency owner Nov 30, 2023 00:42:12 🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Simões, a seasoned software developer who transitioned from being a Shopify developer to becoming the owner of a Shopify Agency! In this episode, we explore David's incredible trajectory, uncovering the pivotal moments, challenges faced, and invaluable insights gained while navigating

Interview with Mat De Sousa | 50K MRR from 2 Shopify Apps Nov 9, 2023 00:49:45 🎥 Welcome to the second episode of "Yalla, Let's Code"! In this exciting episode, I interview Mat De Sousa, a Shopify developer, who's raking in over 50K in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)! 🚀 If you're a Shopify enthusiast, developer, or entrepreneur looking to thrive in the world of eCommerce, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Mat shares his journey, insigh

Interview with Younes (@blanklob), sharing his story about how he became a Shopify developer Oct 28, 2023 00:51:24 In this episode of Yalla Let's Code, we dive deep into the world of Shopify development with our special guest, Younes, better known as @blanklob in the digital realm. Join us as we uncover the story behind Younes aka @blanklob, and explore the community he's built around it. Discover the tools and resources that have been instrumental in his career, and get a glimpse into his visio

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