The Busy Programmer
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The Busy Programmer
Oskar Dudycz: I Should Probably Be Working Less...
Oskar Dudycz, a Software Architect, Consultant, and a passionate open-source advocate helping fellow humans build Event-Driven systems. His Github profile showcases an impressive variety of past contributions and ongoing open-source projects, such as Emmet - a Node.js library taking your event-driven applications "back to the future" and Pongo - a Mongo but on Postgres. Beyond coding, Oskar actively shares his knowledge at conferences, runs workshops for teams and companies, and publishes the widely popular newsletter for architects, Architecture Weekly. Oskar’s life is full of surprising twists — from running the most popular Polish Radiohead fan-site to being a Eurobasket mascot and keeping his Amiga 500 alive and kicking.
In this episode, we explore Oskar's journey into coding, his leadership roles and open source contributions - all seamlessly bundled it with business and life. Learn how he became a solopreneur, choosing what to work on and when to work (or not!). We discuss how Oskar balances consultancy, workshops and travels to conferences with his passion for open-source and family life. You'll also discover how he is maintains consistency in sharing knowledge with fellow professionals, while clearing his head from an overload to avoid burnout. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration!
Follow Oskar:
- Blog: https://event-driven.io/
- Architecture Weekly: https://www.architecture-weekly.com/
- Github: https://github.com/oskardudycz/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskardudycz/
Other links and resources mentioned during the episode:
- "Atomic Habits" by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
- "Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/163284678-orwell-george
- "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2657.To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
- "The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music" by Dave Grohl: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57648017-the-storyteller
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