Roll your own auth or you’re ngmi. ft. Dreams of Code | S02 E07

This time Elliot from  @dreamsofcode  joins us to talk about building his own course platform we dive into why he chose to go custom, the tech stack behind his platform, and the philosophy of building vs. buying in software. We also discuss the challenges of teaching programming, the role of AI in development, and what it really takes to create a great online course. If you're into coding, education, or the intersection of both, this one's for you!Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmElliott's Youtube:  @dreamsofcode Elliott's Course: https://dreamsofcode.io/Elliott's X: https://x.com/dreamsofcode_ioTimestamps00:00 - Intro and Meeting Elliot02:36 - Why Build a Custom Course Platform?08:13 - The Challenges of Serving Video Content20:16 - The Build vs. Buy Debate28:20 - What Was Bought vs. Built?33:28 - How AI Is Changing Development45:12 - GDPR, Privacy, and Analytics54:19 - Tech Stack Behind the Platform1:06:33 - AI’s Real Impact on Developer Jobs1:13:16 - Where to Find Elliot and His WorkLike & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!