Rafi - Exploring Side Projects and AI

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Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this episode featuring Rafi, a talented full-stack developer from Bangalore. In this episode, you'll discover how building new things and making progress helps him find calmness and focus. Learn Rafi's approach to side projects, including his exploration of Blender, mobile development, Chrome extensions, and Ionic framework. Rafi also shares valuable tips on leveraging AI to enhance learning during project work
About Rafi:
I am a developer, hobbyist who loves JavaScript, Star trek and Cats. I build things, talk tech and write things.

• @Rafi993 on GitHub

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Chapters

1. Intro to VC and Rafi (00:00:00)

2. Check in Question (00:03:46)

3. Rafi's Origin Story (00:07:11)

4. Early Project (00:09:29)

5. Weekend and Spontaneous Projects (00:10:13)

6. Favorite Projects (00:16:20)

7. Framework Choices (00:17:05)

8. Exciting Tech Coming Up - AI (00:18:49)

9. Using Chat GPT (00:25:53)

10. Day to Day Technologies (00:38:51)

11. Tech Left Behind (00:41:25)

12. Final Thoughts and Shout Outs (00:43:53)