Learning to Earning:

In this podcast episode, we have Leon Noel and Brian Douglas dive into the world of coding boot camps and the challenges faced by individuals who cannot afford them. We also highlight the importance of time and the value of free programs like #100Devs. Join us as we hear personal experiences and insights from industry experts on the impact of boot camps, the need for economic opportunities for underrepresented communities, and the role of mentorship in education. Discover how organizations like Resilient Coders and #100Devs are working towards creating inclusive and accessible pathways in the tech industry.
Guest: Leon Noel 🐦 / leonnoel
Host: Bdougie 🐦 / bdougieyo
OpenSauced: 🐦 / saucedopen
[00:01:20] Free live coding boot camp.
[00:03:35] Apprenticeships in coding bootcamps.
[00:08:05] Different paths for everyone.
[00:12:22] Jobs in black communities.
[00:15:28] Elevator of opportunity.
[00:18:35] Redlining and neighborhood gentrification.
[00:21:06] Automation and job displacement.
[00:26:01] Providing stipends for learners.
[00:27:55] A small portion of every single thing.
#opensourcesoftware #opensource #softwareengineer #github #stream #videopodcast #cncf #disney #kubernetes #trending #engineering #podcast #webdevelopment #CloudNativeComputingFoundation #chickfila #ai #tesla #community #linux #kubernetes #brendanburns #microsoft #stackblitz #IDE #javascript #apps #building #appdevelopment #graphQL #openAI #ycombinator #100devs #resilientcoders

[@OpenSauced]

Inspired? Check oss.fyi/100days

[@kristonburnstein]

This interview is on a different level, for countless reasons. I'm so proud to be a part of 100Devs and I'm beyond grateful to Leon for all he's done and more recently grateful to have met Brian. Thank you both for all you do!

[@Scammoff]

100Devs got me from 60k to 146k. Carry the Boats and Logs

[@OpenSauced]

💰💰💰

[@JHall-the-dev]

Leon's generosity has changed my and my family's lives for the better. He has kicked established education models out the window and built 100devs around the principles of community learning, kindness, and free accessible education for all.

[@OpenSauced]

Honored to have got some of his time to share some of these stories.

[@prestonscott8870]

Just starting my 100devs journey and could not express enough gratitude towards Leon and all of those involved who have provided this opportunity! You can see that Leon cares and that is super rare in todays world!

[@OpenSauced]

Congrats on starting the journey

[@user-kx9xp3jy7r]

Hello @prestonscott8870 when did the cohort started? I want complete, where do I start ?

[@calebvance4774]

I’ve been employed for over a year in tech now thanks to 100Devs cohort #2

[@mrsmarr3308]

Leon's tips got me from a 55k a year job to getting 2(and a half) promotions and I will be breaking 100k in a couple of years. I highly recommend his courses and practices, and the biggest thing is find like-minded community members.

[@jromain123]

100devs is the reason I was able to transition into tech.

[@OpenSauced]

Amazing to hear stories like yours.

[@JubberTW]

I'm on class 52 now. It's taken over a year! Time is not on my side and people don't know how lucky they are if they got it!

[@sonja8436]

The amount of time and energy Leon has put into the #100Devs is phenomenal! The best community at helping and uplifting people all over the world, and all for free. Thank you for being our fearless leader, Leon ❤

[@kingsfordamoah3190]

Very true

[@kandisarzu-thompson5074]

I stumbled on both OpenSauced and 100 Devs about 2 months after I finished my bootcamp and I'm so thankful for what both Brian and Leon are doing for the community. Thank you 🖤

[@ayo3able]

I'm so happy to see Leon being interviewed. He is truly doing something amazing.

[@christophermyers6372]

I was scared for a moment when he said paid path, thought dominos had finally closed in and kidnapped Leon and replaced him with a lookalike. Was totally prepared to start a rescue mission.

[@jonmpena05]

100devs changed my life too.

[@ajc2424]

Leon, you are the GOAT. Transforming the both the concept and definition of education.

[@markfehrenbach6288]

Got a job thanks to Leon!

[@mikezpo]

100Devs is a real-life gem! It has changed so many people's lives and still provides opportunities to many people becoming Software Engineers! Leon thank you so much for your time and effort!

[@jacquelinemendez3962]

Im in 100devs right now! It's not easy. It's for the people who REALLY want it. The community is so valuable to my software engineering journey and I'm so thankfully to Leon, Bob, and everyone involved.

[@decepi]

I learned how to code thanks to 100Devs, and now code in multiple languages.

[@jacquelinemendez3962]

@@decepi when did you finish 100devs?

[@basicvince]

I am right along with you. Going to get into class 4 tomorrow and have just finished going through Shay Howe(all 12)

[@jacquelinemendez3962]

@@basicvince Nice! I'm on class 19 tomorrow night. Shay Howe is a lot of reading and may seem complicated but I've read it two more times since. And Leon is great at explaining things in a way that gets it to click.

[@vishnu2407]

Catch up crew represent!

[@bumpy_lumps]

100devs we go get!!

[@footballgistdaily8674]

Leon has been a wonderful individual with his investments in #100Devs. Unfortunately, I struggled through the last cohort due to financial difficulties and I have not been able to continue my learning. I have restarted a couple of times as well but I haven't been able to make it through. I really look forward to the new cohort so I can learn and achieve my goal. I want to say a big thank you to Leon for the amazing job he's for people across borders.

[@OpenSauced]

Keep it up

[@MrElipis]

That’s my leader out there everyone!

[@dglnyc5666]

Did you ever have that one teacher that you loved learning with? Did you never have that one teacher that you loved learning with? Well now you do! (Or, another to add to the top of your list of best-ofs.) Providing tech education globally to people who don't have access, providing community to support people learning so you don't gotta do it alone!

[@zenitzo]

My dawg leon ! love him so much and all he’s taught me 🙏🏼

[@kaaye]

The link up of the century! I’ve been following both of you guys individually for the last 2 years and have gained such invaluable knowledge and insight. Love this!

[@bdougie]

Glad we were finally able to connect for this. Hope to collab more in the future.

[@akashvaidya8620]

This is my first comment on youtube, and I subscribed to your channel without watching the video just because Leon is here. 😊

[@OpenSauced]

Thank you

[@adrianmorales2732]

Leon is such a great person and teacher. I’m so excited to join his new cohort !!

[@kingsfordamoah3190]

Thanks Leon for being such a visionary leader, can't love you less . #Wegoget

[@alexanderbrewster3595]

taking 100devs right now, he is an amazing teacher and person

[@cryptoaddict6715]

The 🐐 leon! Changing lives!

[@saeedullahwazir6713]

Love and Respect For Sir Loen ❤

[@a4y3n]

Leon rocks!

[@whatthetech7647]

Leon is my hero.

[@garland-key]

I got my first job as a software engineer because of the time #100Devs and @learnwithleon invested in me!

[@OpenSauced]

Love to hear it

[@ninanordbo]

Leon is legendary 🐐

[@basicvince]

I am doing 100 devs now.

[@user-hw1bu2rs4m]

100Devs is still on or can only watch videos of past cohorts?

[@OpenSauced]

Join their discord for updates. Community is very active.

[@MrHeroGH]

How do I Join #100Devs please, I'm beginner front end dev from Ghana

[@GarlandKey]

Google: "Leon Noel 100Devs" -- You will see a link to his blog post detailing how to get started.

[@OpenSauced]

Check it out leonnoel.com/100devs/

[@andyababio9446]

Hey, from Ghana too, how’s your coding journey going so far?

[@jaqnjc1101]

Andrew Yang and the YangGang has been talking about automation and the loss of jobs due to it ever since he ran for President in 2019

[@nick-pu4zae]

wegoget

[@brownsugarbabe0823]

We don't get got! 😎

[@vishnu2407]

We go get! 🔥