From drop out to software architect with Jason Lengstorf Podcast, 167

On this week s episode of the podcast, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews Jason Lengstorf. He learned to code out of necessity building websites for local emo bands. He dropped out of college but eventually worked as an engineer at IBM and has gone on to roles at many other companies doing everything from software architecture to management. He runs CodeTV, a Bravostyle reality TV channel for developers. We talk about: Jason s winding path into development from building websites for bands Teaching yourself programming by chasing your curiosity How inperson events gives you tacit knowledge that makes you a better engineer How having a broad range of skills ultimately helps you build better projects Support for this podcast comes from a grant from Wix Studio. Wix Stu. .., freeCodeCamp 20250404 YCS3HsFTbTQ