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πŸ”Ί 5-step guide to developing your OWN personal software projects

RealToughCandy.io on September 27, 2019

In this video, we’re going to plan a software development project in five steps. Tell me if this situation sounds familiar: You’re brows...
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David MMπŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ’» β€’ β€’ Edited

Great video!

About brainstorming, before starting my blog/youtube channel, I said to myself that I had to find 50 topics to write about. If I couldn't, I shouldn't have one as I would drop them.

Now I have a Google docs file with more than 100 ideas to do. Always take a notepad/mobile app/Google docs/whatever to write down the new idea that came to you while doing groceries, walking or working.

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RealToughCandy.io β€’

That's a great idea. I do that too for my YT channel & I've noticed the other benefit is that some days you just aren't in the mood for topic X –– so with a big diverse list you have the freedom to pick something that appeals to you that day.

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Bob Walsh β€’

Excellently produced video, RealToughCandy - will be following you at DEV and checking out what else you have on YouTube, etc.

I realize you're repurposing this from elsewhere, but the heavy "Share, Share, Share" social media mantra is a little off-putting. I think you would get more shares by not pushing that particular petal all the way down. Just a thought.

All in all, worth watching, and thinking about.

Cheers,
Bob

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Adam Crockett πŸŒ€ β€’

Not a beginner, but I really enjoyed your video none the less. The portfolio is something I am building now (5 years later and I already have a job) 😬 top tip, do everything in the wrong order. 😁

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RealToughCandy.io β€’

Thanks Adam!

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David MMπŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ’» β€’

It is not in the wrong order if that portfolio lands you a new (with a better salary) job, right?πŸ˜‰

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Adam Crockett πŸŒ€ β€’

Well yes and no, I got into the current well paid and well known company without a portfolio website, is that luck? I don't know. I question the value of portfolios so instead this is just fun for me.

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Josh β€’

Great advice, thank you for making this video!

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RealToughCandy.io β€’

Thanks Josh for tuning in! Glad it was helpful.

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Brian Barbour β€’

I found your Youtube channel a week or so ago and love the content! Keep up the great work.

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RealToughCandy.io β€’

Woohoo! Thanks Brian, lots more goodies coming on the channel!