A Day in the Life of a Self-Employed Software Developer (and Content Creator)

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A lot of people ask what my day looks like as a software developer 👩‍💻. I am self-employed and have been for the last 6 years. I have also been a content creator for the last 6 months. In this video, I want to show you a day in the life of a self-employed software developer from when I wake up, all the way till I go to sleep.
Not everyday is the same, different projects, different routines and random things popping up 😅. If you want to become a self-employed software developer, your experience may differ from mine, but I would like to show you the types of software I work on a daily basis as well as the different people I work with 😀.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:38 Context on what I do
1:22 6AM
1:48 7:30AM
2:09 9:00AM
3:10 9:15AM
5:10 11:15AM
5:48 12:00PM
6:15 1:00PM
6:33 1:45PM
7:12 3:45PM
8:01 5:00PM
8:31 5:45PM
9:00 6:45PM
9:30 8:00PM
9:51 8:30PM
10:03 10:30PM
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[@TiffInTech]

HOW IT IS POSSIBLE THE EDITING KEEPS GETS BETTER AND BETTER! Great video Lewis! :) Love seeing how other creators balance their time!

[@CodingWithLewis]

Thank you so much 😀😀

[@jiansu]

He hired someone did it

[@sarimjokhio]

Maaan!!! The amount of tasks you simply do between 9 AM to 1 PM is what I can do daily with all the juice in my head... thanks for motivating us by sharing your energy.

[@kephiob]

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[@Joshuahendrix]

So happy for you and all your success Lewis! Thanks for sharing

[@CodingWithLewis]

Thanks Josh :D

[@bivegeteshemarodriguekevin5229]

This is a real genuine day in the life. You're doing such a great job on your channel. Keep it up. Need more long videos like this.

[@kephiob]

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[@HarryDaDevSecond]

Love the editing on this one along with all the custom footage!!

[@CodingWithLewis]

Thanks Harry :D

[@danielosae9277]

Im glad I came across this video, thanks for sharing and show its very possible.

[@danielosae9277]

you've got a fan for life now

[@sharkattkz]

I love your videos Lewis, keep up the amazing work!

[@kephiob]

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[@panoskatsos5454]

Cheers Lewis, you really have a solid work ethic, props to you

[@kephiob]

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[@rajpurohit7641]

Great Video Lew Really Appreciate it Amazing 😍😍

[@ohsupsyd13]

LOVE this type of video!!!!

[@CodingWithLewis]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ExplodeCode]

Great video lewis. This explained alot of questions 🙂

[@kephiob]

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[@EQUILER]

really good video i'm very interested in your day routine and it seems you're doing just fine! keep it up

[@kephiob]

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[@pedrocarara1830]

hey lewis, i just wanna say that i love your content, i love to wath it on my lunch break and i found it sooo amazin, you are doing a great work! it is really nice to see your work, i was very curious about it haha. i loved to know that you are a t1d too! have you ever heard of aps? they are automatic pancreas system that controls our pumps based on cgm data and make our lives sooo much easy. thanks a lot for your content, i hope you are having a great day! :)

[@muhammadmirza9455]

Lewis seems like a proper chill guy - would be a great dude to have a coffee and chat with.

[@pipi_delina]

You just explained my day typically

[@giosterr44]

Thank you, Lewis! 😊

[@kephiob]

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[@javadoctor101]

You are such an inspiration Lewis!! 🇨🇦

[@kephiob]

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[@YouGotH4ck3d]

love the content Lewis, keep it up

[@CodingWithLewis]

I love you

[@YouGotH4ck3d]

thanks, I guess😅

[@musfiqurrahmanrimon1920]

Bro you are so honest and good person I like you so much. Keep going and thank you Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@CodingWithLewis]

Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@YourAverageTechBro]

Such a good video! Also impressive you can function on so little sleep 😅 I need to learn from you haha

[@kephiob]

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[@CodingWithLewis]

I make up for it on the weekend!

[@mikebolton2342]

Hey Lewis, a little exercise hack for desk workers is to get a small treadmill that goes under your desk and set the pace like you're shopping down an aisle at the store. 2 MPH at 3-4 hours a day is an easy 6-8 miles a day!

[@kephiob]

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[@sadiquekokni5471]

Great video!!!

[@kephiob]

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[@Xylight]

Not sure if you've already done this but "common mistakes/bad things developers do" like using endless if else chains rather than a switch

[@CodingWithLewis]

Would love to!

[@officialparv]

Keep hustling

[@realMattGavin]

I haven't heard a Wilfred Brimley joke in a long while. 🤣 great informative, and funny content!

[@kephiob]

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[@itsjustsushi2023]

Very good video 👍🏻

[@abdulrahmanhadjadj8032]

Ur a legend i can't even finish 1 task in the entire day :')

[@CodingWithLewis]

I love you

[@Jaxemus]

Haha I’m an agile PM/scrum master I enjoyed this

[@kephiob]

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[@andreatosi368]

Offtopic (sorry, don't know where to ask): how many programmers code with programmers's dvorak or colemak layout? Should I learn one of them? I didn't find a real answer on internet since no one really explain how much it's useful/used

[@kasstec1625]

Waiting for this video

[@CodingWithLewis]

You got it :D

[@kasstec1625]

@@CodingWithLewis bro pls make video about svelte pls

[@usd00]

9:42 😂😂 Manchesta

[@kephiob]

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[@1337asader]

Thanks

[@d3vilscry666]

Damn, that’s a long day!

[@kephiob]

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[@anarchoyeasty3908]

Hey a fellow T1D. How was managing that with starting your own company? The idea of stepping out on my own to start a company while juggling insurance and medicine is terrifying to me

[@kephiob]

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[@programming-fun-]

“Showering, which I’m not gonna show you for free”

[@kephiob]

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[@Abstract.x]

Hey Lewis, what sort of languages or technologies are used to work in AR?

[@CodingWithLewis]

We have been expirementing with the Unity SDK's, but we specifically used a software called 8th Wall for what I mentioned in the video :)

[@Abstract.x]

@@CodingWithLewis thank you so much for sharing :) love your work bro

[@jeffmullins691]

this is the dream

[@jameshunt8828]

Will you give editing tips 😅😅

[@normalmen047]

Brother you are really amazing in this field ..nobody can stand infront of you in this field .can you please guide me to become a software developer like you. I.e i want and wish to be a disciple of you. Please i am waiting for your reply.

[@kephiob]

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[@CodingWithLewis]

What would you like to see next? 🤔

[@HarryDaDevSecond]

You judging the Hackathon builds? 😳😳😳😳😳

[@navid1759]

Adult membership program 1:52

[@mahmed4846]

You having fun with Chat Gpt

[@RoycoCru]

Day in the life of an un-employed software engineer

[@4GENS]

You go to sleep at midnight and wake up at 6 am? No wonder it's tough to wake up

[@CodingWithLewis]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CodingWithLewis]

If you'd like to track your time try out Rize: rize.io/u/codingwithlewis I spend WAYYYY too much time on FireFox 🤦‍♂

[@pratikpatil9958]

@Coding with Lewis Will you please ans this question, 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I am scared that i wont get job Actually I am studying CS in India.. You see idk I am scared of these massive layoff... Is tech industry is dead.. I have so many doubt... Like there's this web3 technology, Blockchain tech, website can be made using simple website, as sillicon valley is advancing technology rapidly.. I feel like what am I gonna do... I am not so great at math like the ivy League student... So what am I supposed to do... Can you guide me, please...

[@brhh]

@@pratikpatil9958 you're fine the site makers are only a kickstarter not a reliable solution for a company

[@aleksahadzic9302]

Bro great video and all but for the love of god get a new mic can't hear you on max volume

[@agentorw634]

Yooo diabetes gang!

[@kephiob]

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[@UnkownUnkown01]

"And showering which I'm not gonna show you for free" is no one gonna talk Abt that lmao 💀

[@kephiob]

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[@kresimirzvonko]

Is it really worth it to work all day?

[@CodingWithLewis]

It really depends on what you do. I love my job, but for some it might be much.

[@rishiraj2548]

👍

[@JumperCrawler]

Hi I'm a newb trying to get into freelancing do you have a video on tackling on how to start as a freelancer? :)

[@CodingWithLewis]

I would love to!

[@naodtadelemusic]

I am I the only one who heard "showering: I am not going to show you for free"

[@sasham4073]

not sure if you're serious about diabetes, but with a schedule like that it wouldn't surprise me. you don't seem to take gym seriously or even understand what it's for and when it should be utilised. sitting or even standing still, is a killer!

[@CodingWithLewis]

I am type 1 diabetic, meaning I was born with it. Not inherited through health or life choices!

[@sasham4073]

@@CodingWithLewis i see! still, if you're not an early bird, gym in the morning is next to useless. good luck with gym and cool content!

[@davidt01]

@@sasham4073 good job killing his confidence

[@sasham4073]

@@davidt01 huh? no! sorry, all i'm saying is move the gym to later in the day

[@davidt01]

@@sasham4073 Oh okay

[@ricko13]

why is your phone in spanish? 0:38

[@CodingWithLewis]

It's not mine 😭

[@anonymoususer8849]

It's 7:10 AM not 6:00 AM on the phone @ 1:21🧐

[@kephiob]

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[@RandomVideos-im4ue]

Why you are learning rust is c++ not good

[@cocoasulphur]

"That's enough out of you fatso" *BRUH* some people

[@CodingWithLewis]

It’s motivation 😂😂

[@hamsithacs4091]

Are u happy with ur work ?

[@kephiob]

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[@CodingWithLewis]

Yes!!

[@juniorgaming5874]

Starting with 6 am at 7:10 😂😂

[@CodingWithLewis]

Stock photo 🙃

[@Mikeishere1234]

How old are you Lewis?

[@Nackenschelle]

hey lewis, how old are you?

[@CodingWithLewis]

Just turned 28 :)

[@j.r.r.tolkien8724]

I promise I code 🤣

[@kephiob]

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[@Sneaadler]

Yezz you work like 90% of your awake time.

[@kephiob]

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[@joshurlay]

Showering, which I'm not showing for free. 👁👄👁

[@eugy2008]

So where is the self-employed part? Just looks like you are doing regular work day programming. You mentioned it's a partnership but doesnt look like you run the business side of things, at least, judging by this video.

[@Tijdperkzuid]

It should only take an hour, I really have to stop saying that.

[@papamegamind]

Yo is that hebrew in 7:52?

[@CodingWithLewis]

Perhaps! It's stock footage :)

[@papamegamind]

@@CodingWithLewis Oh I see... I got excited for nothing then

[@thegabezone]

@@papamegamind It is.

[@papamegamind]

@@thegabezone yeah i know it is, i natively talk it i was just surprised to see it in this vid

[@migueldominguez1171]

Wait, are u spanish speaker or you just have your phone in spanish? xd

[@kephiob]

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[@respectculture9959]

first!

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[@munif_adnan]

100th

[@CodingWithLewis]

400th

[@OniDevv]

2nd? heart plz

[@CodingWithLewis]

Deal

[@YouGotH4ck3d]

rekt 😊

[@kurarisu_]

Man, your content is cool and all of that but the way you keep zooming in and out the camera and making it "move" around while still is extremely annoying and sometimes even nauseating. I was a subscriber but unfortunately I'm out.

[@kephiob]

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[@arshgemrie4621]

hi can i ask question can you say whre you uplood the app you make

[@ThegamingHouseSUB]

7am: I shower, I won’t show you. For free

[@kephiob]

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[@-bandit-]

Great video!

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