April 30, 2024

Switching Paths: Peter Ullrich from Psychology to Elixir and Founding Indie Courses

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Switching Paths: Peter Ullrich from Psychology to Elixir and Founding Indie Courses

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Adolfo Neto's interview with Peter Ullrich covers Peter's journey from being passionate about psychology and crafting things from wood to becoming a software engineer and entrepreneur. He talks about the pivotal moment during his first job where he discovered the Elixir language that later influenced his career trajectory extensively. Peter explains how his unique background has helped him manage teams and address practical aspects of software engineering. He also talks about his project, Indie Courses, a platform dedicated to hosting video courses for indie creators, illuminating his motivations and challenges faced during the creation process. Peter also touches upon the importance of continuous learning and utilizing resources like Twitter, blog posts, and books to stay updated with industry trends. The conversation reveals Peter's route from academics to creating a platform designed to empower creators in sharing knowledge while reflecting on how tools and languages like Elixir can accelerate learning and career growth in the software industry.

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