HEY, THIS ISHEY, THIS IS
THOMAS
Creator, developer, and digital nomad helping you master the art of coding. From HTML at 11 to blockchain startups - here's my journey.
MY STORY
I am the creator of this blog, which helps you learn to code, create bots, and develop your own projects.
Whether you are considering programming as a career choice, have some familiarity with computers, or are an experienced programmer, you've come to the right place!
🎯 How to Learn to Code Effectively?
Let's not beat around the bush: when you're starting out, learning to code is difficult. You follow tutorials on YouTube or articles you find on Google, but when it's time to code on your own, you don't know what to do.
And that's normal, we've all been there!
The reason is that coding comes with experience, and when you don't have that experience, going from 0 to 1 is very challenging. However, there are simple techniques to follow to stay on track!
You've probably heard it before, most people talk about "aha" moments when learning programming. And for a good reason: understanding how to code correctly is instinctual, and to achieve that, you need to PRACTICE.
JOURNEY TIMELINE
First Code
Started learning HTML with SiteduZero tutorials
École 42
Quit traditional studies to join innovative programming school
Digital Nomad
One-way ticket to Chiang Mai, building apps for hundreds of thousands
Blockchain Era
Joined crypto startup, exploring cutting-edge technology
Digital nomad
Helping developers achieve their coding goals
🎓The École 42 Revolution
During one of those boring university classes, I read an article about an innovative pedagogical concept: École 42. It was early 2013, halfway through my curriculum, when I decided to quit my studies and join the very first "piscine" in July.
From the first days of the "piscine," I liked the pedagogy much more. We were taught to think, find solutions on our own, rather than passively following instructions.
🌏Going Global
In 2015, when I felt I had enough, I bought a one-way ticket to Chiang Mai, the capital of digital nomads. I gained professional experience in several countries and in startups of all sizes and stages of development.
At the same time, I took a keen interest in React and React-Native and launched my first websites and applications, convincing hundreds of thousands of users.
₿The Crypto Adventure
In 2017, I became passionate about the world of blockchain. And a few months later, I ended up working for a crypto startup.
In Australia, I became the first employee of a startup that graduated from YCombinator after having tried to join Paul Graham's accelerator myself.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
⚛️Frontend & Mobile
🔧Backend & Infrastructure
💻Programming Languages
🛠️Tools & Platforms
📹Content & Marketing
🎯 My Mission
I'm now travelling, and my mission is to help people interested in coding achieve their goals by publishing content on this blog. I understand the distinction between "Hackers & Painters" that Paul Graham talks about: I want to innovate, take risks, launch projects, and not just be another cog in the machine.