Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Africans In Tech
Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 23 | How I Mastered Coding with ChatGPT w/ Clinton Olayiwola
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What do you get when you mix a love-hate relationship with Java, hours of YouTube University, and late-night convos with ChatGPT? You get Clinton Olayiwola’s wild ride into tech! 🚀
In this episode, Clinton breaks down how he went from almost failing his first Java class (yeah… writing code on paper 💀) to building real-world apps and surviving tutorial hell. We get into:
⚡ How ChatGPT became his personal tech mentor
⚡ Escaping tutorial hell & building solo
⚡ Spring Boot analogies and why Java still kinda sucks
⚡ Learning at an HBCU & doing it the hard way
⚡ Why thinking before coding will change your life
⚡ The real truth about being okay when stuff just doesn’t work 😤
If you’ve ever hit a wall learning to code, this one’s for you. Clinton’s story is honest, hilarious, and hella relatable. Whether you're bootcamp, self-taught, or stuck in CS class with no idea what’s going on… you'll feel this one. 💯
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