Tom Shaw
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I’m a freelance software developer, and this is how I find clients! 💰
Marketing is a skill that everyone can benefit from! 📣
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npm install gf 💻
Don’t pretend you’re always writing code. It’s nice to have a life outside of work! 🍹
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I'm a freelance software developer, and this is a day in my life! 📅💰
A busy day as always, but of course, I had to make time to see some friends! ⏰
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I'm a freelance software developer, and this is how I price my projects. 💰
Remember, we don't do hourly rates, only project prices! 🤔
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When I say I’m working remotely, I really mean it 🗻
Coffee shops are boring 👀😂
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I asked how I looked.
She said C# 😉
(That's "C Sharp" for all you non-programmers)
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I’m a freelance software developer, and I don’t have a degree. 🎓
You don’t need a degree to be successful in tech! 💻
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I'm a freelance software developer, and these are my favourite Visual Studio Code Themes! 🎨💻
What is your favourite theme? 👀💬
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Working remotely doesn't have to be from a coffee shop. 💻
Today I decided to sit in the trunk of my car with a view while catching up on some client work. 🏞️
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I'm a freelance software developer, and here's how you can get started in freelancing! 💰💻
Point number 2 needs way more attention than most people give it! ⬅️👀
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What’s the most challenging part about being a developer? 👀
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Any motivating thoughts to help me get through this evening of programming and bug fixing? 👀💻
#buildinpublic
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I’m a freelance software developer, and here’s day in my life! 💻
A busy day of client work. I’m looking forward to getting this client’s app launched! 📱🚀
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Here's how programmers can survive AI! 🤖
Hint: It's not destroying it 💥
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Chatting with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz about
#generativeAI
and Data in Formula 1 ahead of the
#CanadianGP
this weekend! 🏎️
It was awesome to gain an insight into the processes and all of the hard work that goes into preparing, performing and debriefing at Formula 1
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Imagine spending years learning to code, only to go to Chat-GPT every time you need to center a div. 💀
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Being a programmer means that you look at everything and think “I could build that” 🤔
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Morning developers! ☀️💻
I’m currently on vacation in Norway! 🇳🇴
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Hit me with some motivational quotes that will help me get through a Saturday of coding! 💻
#buildinpublic
#coding
#programming
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I'm convinced that developers who are anti-Tailwind are just trying to be edgy. 🤘
It's just a phase, we all use Tailwind eventually.
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I forgot to say, we hit 300,000 followers on Instagram! 🎉
That’s almost as many people as there are living in my city! 🤯
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One of the most important skills for a Freelance Developer to have is the ability to communicate technical problems in non-technical terms. 💬💻
Most clients don't understand the technical jargon, so why are you using it? 🤔
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Well, I’ve joined the Twitter Blue army! 🔵
Does this mean my Tweets will be seen by everyone now? 👀
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Why is there still a taboo around using AI as a programmer? 👀💻
We’re all doing it. Stop being a code snob 🙄
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Last week I was a developer on vacation, now I’m back ready for the grind of next week.
Wish me luck! 🍀
(I miss Norway already 😭)
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It's crazy how many "gurus" went from coding in 2021 to crypto in 2022 to AI in 2023.
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I'm a freelance software developer, and these are the tools that I use the most! 💻
What other tools are you using for coding! 💬
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Today is a client work day!
I like to split up my weeks into different days, usually 3 days of client work and 2 days of marketing and admin.
Splitting up my weeks helps me to prioritise my work and ensure that I am fully focused on tasks, instead of jumping between things like
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If you're a freelancer, why would you even bother with platforms like Fiverr and Upwork? 🤔
It seems silly to advertise yourself where your competitors are and battle for attention? 👀
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I come back from San Francisco, and she surprises me with a trip to Lake Como for my birthday! 🇮🇹
Isn’t she lovely 💜
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That’s 200k followers! 🚀🤯
To all those people that say the developer community isn’t big on other platforms, how do you explain this? 🤔💬
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Also, I forgot to publicly congratulate myself for hitting 1,000 subscribers on YouTube. 🎥
Well done, Tom. I knew you could do it. 👏
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You know, you don’t need a fancy desk setup to get started. 🖥️
Who wants to be locked up in their room all day anyway? Go to the nearest bar or cafe. ☕️
See some sunlight for once 😉
#buildinpublic
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Popular opinion: Building a following/audience on social media as a Developer is one of the most important things you can do to advance your career.
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Well, gang, we hit 170,000 followers on IG! 🤯
We're getting closer to that 200k mark, even though 100k was only in February 2023! 📆
To the programming moon! 🚀
#buildinpublic
#programming
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Me at 19, sitting in my new office for my business.
Took at 7 months for me to realise that the office was too expensive and I should have been working from home.
Me at 19, eating at Canada's most controversial pizza place
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Today I posted my 200th post to Instagram! 🎉
Creating content is hard work, but someone has to do it! 😉
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Programmers, here are 3 Visual Studio Code Extensions that you need to install! 💻🔥
What’s your favourite extension? 👀
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Here's a day in my life as a Software Engineer! 👨💻
Full disclosure, this is the first time I've worn jeans in weeks. Usually I'm wearing shorts or joggers, but I thought I'd smarten up a bit for the camera 😉
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Are there any other MacBook owners that are tired of Apple?
I’m tired of spending £2k on a laptop that 2-3 years at most 🙄
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Should programming content creators share their personal lives with their audience? 📸
Or should they just stick to code? 🤔
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We made it to 150k! 💜
I’d say we’re the best community of coders on the Internet! 💻😉
#buildinpublic
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Another developer mistake from CapCut? 👀🤦♂️
Someone needs to fix these notification variables! 😂
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I've got a big ask of everyone! 👀
I'm looking for 5 people whose photos I can use on the Code Planner homepage! 📸
Here's an example of what it will look like ⬇️
#buildinpublic
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NO, HTML is not a programming language! 🤦♂️💻
The “M” stands for “Markup”.
Otherwise it would be called “HTPL - Hyper Text Programming Language” 👀
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Good communication skills
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developer by 10x! 💻
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Well, today is a big day. I’ve just hit 100,000 followers on Instagram! 🎉
Now let’s try and hit that on Twitter! 👀
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Currently having the most needed downtime in Lake Como, Italy! 🇮🇹
As a one person business, taking time off can be pretty difficult.
She figured out a way to surprise me with a 2 week holiday, without causing any issues with my deadlines. 👏
This time off has made me
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Here's the piece of advice that made me a better programmer! 💻💬
Well, it's on my YouTube, which you can find by clicking the link in my bio! 🎥
(I can't post the link because of the algorithm 👀)
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When I was 19, that virus shut down everything in the UK, including my business. ☹️
I went from "doing alright" to nothing. 📉
So I decided to learn to code. 3 years later, here we are 🤯
Programming can change your life. ⬅️
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Back in the UK now, ready to see how much JavaScript my brain has forgotten 😂
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Did anyone else realise that Sam Altman is the interviewer in these videos from YC back in 2016? 👀
I was watching the Elon Musk one again and was like "Wait a minute... I know that guy!"
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Just arrived at
@awscloud
Summit in London! 💻
Super excited for the day ahead! 😃
@AWSEvents
#AWSSummit
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That's 250k on Instagram! 🤯📱
It's been a fun journey over the past (almost) 3 years, and I want to thank everyone that has helped me to build this into a job that I love. ❤️
This is just the beginning for Tom.developer. Really, I'm just getting started. 👀
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I know I said I didn't want to hear about anyone building GPT-Wrapper Startups, but I built this one for fun over a weekend. 🚀
What do you think? 👀
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How long have you been coding for? 💻
It’s been just over 3 years (since the start of COVID) for me! 🤯
#programming
#coding
#buildinpublic
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Docker 🐳 The tool that Developers either love or hate! 🤷♂️
Why is it useful? 🤔
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Recently I’ve been exploring build MVPs with
@appwrite
! 💻
Has anyone else worked with open-source backends like Appwrite? I’m keen to hear about your experiences! 👂
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Here’s how you can learn to code in 60 seconds! 💻🧠
Wait until the end! ⬅️👀
It only takes 60 seconds to tell the story of how you learned to code, but it takes a lifetime to remember how to center a div! 🤔😂
Seriously, I’m keen to hear how everyone else has decided to learn
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Automating task scheduling with code! 👨💻
I'm using a bit of Python magic to automatically add my tasks into my schedule in an order that is efficient! ✅
This automation took only a few hours to scope, develop and deploy. And it's going to save me countless hours weekly! 💻
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This is what my setup looks like 1% of the time.
The rest of the time, it's filled with notebooks, cameras, wires, and other junk. 😂
#programming
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I’m in London ahead of the
@amazonwebservices
Summit! 💻
First, I’ve got to see some clients and, of course, spend some time doing the touristy things! 📸
#AWSSummit
#tech
#Formula1
#London
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I was criticised recently for posting content that helps people during their learn-to-code journey.
Apparently, people like me are "bringing too many people into the job market". 😂
I'll take it as a compliment, thank you.
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Well, I'm definitely doing something right for my Google rankings!
(past 7 days)
#buildinpublic
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Fellas, get your girlfriend to take you to a Lego cafe. 🧱
Whoever came up with this business idea deserves an award! 🏆
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As a freelancer, should you be using platforms like Fiverr and Upwork? 🤔
Click the link in the thread below to read the full post! ⬇️
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Personally I think that everyone at some point in their life should become self-employed or start their own business. Even if you have no desire to do it long-term.
It’ll teach you things that you’d never learn working a full-time job.
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My messy desk and I really enjoyed taking part in the
@hashnode
Space! 🎙️
Huge thank you to
@DeniTechh
,
@danizeres
and all of the other speakers! 🙏
(Yes, that is a Christmas mug)
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I'm a Software Developer... I enjoy talking about being a Software Developer, more than I enjoy being a Software Developer 👀
(just kidding)
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Good morning Developers! 👋
Can you guess where I’m saying good morning from? 🗺️📍
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For the past few days I’ve been in Norway on a cruise! 🇳🇴
It’s been great to get away from the desk and recharge! 🔋
Back on the grind when I’m home 💪
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Well it’s confirmed. The blue tick does help 😂
Well, I’ve joined the Twitter Blue army! 🔵
Does this mean my Tweets will be seen by everyone now? 👀
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Am I the only person that hasn’t thanked JavaScript 🏎️
(I’ll pretend this is mine) 😂
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You don’t need a MacBook
to be a Programmer
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Italian McDonalds feels fancy. I reckon I’ll have to start coding here from now on 👨💻
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Can you guess how many of these photos use Generative AI? 📸
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Back from my Norway trip now! I had a mostly amazing time! 😃
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Not everything can be learned by simply purchasing a course or asking someone for the answers.
Sometimes you need to put in the hours.
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Did you know that
@getpostman
could do this? 👨🚀
Visualising your API Data is now so much easier. Scrolling JSON lists is not fun. 😂
#ad
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Here’s another awesome
@getpostman
tip! 👨🚀
Postman Flows enables us to create custom workflows to test data pipelines and automations. 🤖
This is fantastic when you want to test out your logic and concepts before you spend time writing code. This could save you so much time! 🕰️
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