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Why Most Tech Content Doesn't Work ft. Web Dev Cody

January 28, 2025 • 45:15

In this special episode of Databased, Jamie speaks with Web Dev Cody, a prominent technical content creator with almost 250,000 YouTube subscribers, about the evolving landscape of developer education and content creation. 

They discuss the delicate balance between maintaining authenticity and managing sponsored content, the impact of AI tools on both development and teaching, and practical insights into building genuine connections with technical audiences. 

Through candid discussion and real-world examples, Cody also illuminates how content creators can adapt to new tools while staying true to their voice, and offers valuable perspectives on developer marketing in an increasingly AI-assisted world.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Balancing full-time software development with creating educational content for a large technical audience while maintaining quality and authenticity.
  • The impact of AI coding assistants on both software development workflows and technical education approaches.
  • Effective approaches to developer marketing and building genuine connections with technical audiences through content.
  • Adapting content creation strategies to incorporate new technologies while maintaining educational value and audience engagement.
  • Managing sponsored content relationships while preserving authenticity and trust with technical audiences.
  • Developing efficient content creation workflows that enable consistent output alongside full-time development work.
  • Investigating the role of authenticity and personal voice in technical education and content creation.
  • How AI tools are reshaping both software development practices and educational content approaches.
  • The challenges and opportunities in marketing technical products to developer audiences.
  • Strategies for teaching complex technical concepts in an increasingly AI-assisted development landscape.
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