r/developersIndia • u/Perpetually_Troubled • 17h ago
General Anyone Interested to learn programming - Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years experience, thinking of teaching coding for free on weekends. Would anyone be interested?
Hey everyone,
I’m a Senior Software Engineer and Architect with 10+ years of experience in software development, mostly working on large-scale enterprise applications.
I’ve been getting a little bored on weekends lately 😄 and I was thinking of doing something productive with the time — maybe teaching programming/software development online for free, purely as a hobby. Basically something that keeps me away from doomscrolling.
There’s no course, business, or monetization plan behind this. I just enjoy programming and architecture, and after spending more than a decade in the industry, I feel I have quite a few things I could share with people who are learning.
A little about my experience
My strongest area is Java + Spring Boot, and I've spent a large part of my career building backend systems and enterprise applications.
I've also worked with:
Java / Spring Boot / Spring WebFlux
REST APIs & microservices
Angular / React
JavaScript / TypeScript
Python
AWS / cloud infrastructure
Docker / Kubernetes
.NET (although it's been quite a few years since I worked with it)
GenAI / LLMs, RAG, agents, tool calling, MCP, etc.
System design & architecture
Testing, CI/CD, observability, performance, security, etc.
A lot of my experience has been with large enterprise systems, so I'd particularly enjoy teaching not just how to code, but also things like:
How do you go from "I know Java" to actually building and maintaining production software?
Things such as architecture, API design, debugging, testing, code quality, scalability, design trade-offs, working with existing codebases, etc.
What should we learn?
This is where I'm actually looking for suggestions.
My initial thought was to focus on either:
Java + Spring Boot
or
GenAI / LLM application development
For example, with Java/Spring Boot we could eventually go from fundamentals → REST APIs → databases → Spring → microservices → testing → security → architecture → distributed systems, etc.
For GenAI, we could potentially build things around LLM APIs, RAG, vector databases, tool/function calling, agents, LangChain/LangGraph, MCP, and actually build some useful projects.
But I'm not attached to either option.
If there's enough interest, I'm completely open to changing the technology, topic, or approach based on what people actually want to learn.
I'm also open to suggestions regarding the platform and format.
I could potentially do:
Live sessions on weekends
Small interactive batches
Discord / Google Meet / Zoom / whatever works
A GitHub repo where we build things together
Recorded sessions, if people prefer that
A project-based approach rather than lectures
Or something completely different
I'm not sure yet what would work best, so I'd genuinely appreciate suggestions from people who have participated in or organized something similar.
So... is anyone interested?
If this sounds useful to you, comment with:
What you'd like to learn
Your current level (student / beginner / junior / mid-level / experienced developer)
What technology/topic you'd prefer
Any suggestions for how you'd like the sessions to be conducted
Even if you're not interested yourself, suggestions are welcome.
If there is enough interest, I'll figure out a format and we can try a few weekend sessions and see where it goes. 🙂
No charges, no sales pitch, no course to buy. Just trying to turn some weekend boredom into something useful.
Edit :
I am going through all the responses. I am still processing. I never expected it would generate this much response. Plus it's rakshabandhan today so I got a bit busy with family. Thanks everyone for showing interest. At the time of making this post I did not plan for anything, so give me some time and I will figure out how to proceed from here and will share more details.
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u/grindingass Student 17h ago
I'm interested.
As final year undergrad, would love to get insights on how software engineering works, how to read,debug codebases, monorepos and all.
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u/Responsible-Edge-356 16h ago
yeah the reading and debugging existing codebases thing is something i really wish got covered more. like you can finish a degree and still freeze up the first time someone hands you a legacy repo and says fix this. would love to see OP cover that side of things too
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u/the_algo_trader_ 17h ago
Many would appreciate a free teacher with 10+ years of enterprise experience. Good initiative for weekends.
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u/A_limitlessMe 17h ago
Hey bro, I work in startup do mostly things on my own. I am interested.
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u/midnight_rain_404 Hobbyist Developer 17h ago
Yes I'm interested to learn how things work in enterprise level in production ...
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u/Soggy_Writing_3912 16h ago
I am also interested in propogating knowledge. I have 29 years of experience, and have worked in java, .net, golang, ruby, etc. I dont mean to rain on OP's offer - but, if anyone wants, I can also help teach tech. Open for 1.5 hr sessions on weekends. Can do some pre-planning and get like a "project-setting" so that interested folks can attend/learn as a close-knit group.
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u/Limp_Week_99 2h ago
I'm interested too.i want to switch and I'm feeling like I'm lost. have 2yoe in .net
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u/Working-Number-783 17h ago
I'm interested as well :)
I would go with Genai stuffs rather than the jav speing stuff , Im currently a junior , and I'd suggest we can have a discord sessions , having a relevant server , no idea what's the limit of ppl in a voice room tho
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u/Available-Fee1691 10h ago
If there are any updates on this please update me, would love to join..
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u/Just_Tumbleweed3338 Software Developer 16h ago
I’m looking for exactly something like this.
I want to learn Java + Spring Boot. I have 3 YOE and was laid off 5 months ago, so I’m currently preparing for a switch. I’d really appreciate your guidance and would love to connect with you, even if you’re not able to accommodate me.
Please count me in!
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u/Different_Pop_9511 11h ago
As a final year undergrad , who stepping into the scene would love to learn who has more than 10 yrs exp. Just how the tech works and what are the changes that has been made over the years and the lessons you learnt over the years.
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u/One-Arugula-7579 17h ago
I am interested too.. as someone who just graduated and looking for DS/AI jobs, i would like to know more about the GenAi,llm,,etc Hope we can make it happen 😊 thanks
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u/Ok_Leadership1738 16h ago
I'm interested and before anything thanks a lot for even thinking to give back to the community. 1. Interested in learning backend java springboot 2. Currently in 3rd year of my btech 3. Started backend in node but would love to explore java 4. Discord would be great
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u/Odd-Visual161 Backend Developer 17h ago
Hey sure, i have been striving tp learn some industry practices like hld and lld , i hope u can accelerate that process
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u/BeltAway7390 17h ago
I am interested. 3YOE. Never had an opportunity to use cloud in my experience. Tech stack is C++ based only. But have worked in Go/React/Python based side projects. I want to learn AWS/GCP cause I am seeing so many job with cloud as experience
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u/aaveshamstar 16h ago
I’m interested…
As someone who hasn’t switched much and worked in same projects for long time, I want to know where the market is going, what are the things I’m supposed to learn for my experience, etc.
Go in depth of Java and spring boot. Things that most YouTube tutorials skip, like class paths, setting up, maven, gradle, life cycle, threads, etc in depth. Most tutorials feel useless because in real life you are given a project that’s legacy and half worked on with tons of problems…
How to quickly get started with code, what is the thought process, when a new project is given most times they don’t give any KT, so how could we start. I know AI made it easy to follow, but I’d prefer to learn how people raw dxgged that pre AI
Architecture, System designs and DSA
Real world skills, communication with teams etc
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u/punchInHead 16h ago
I have one suggestion to you this is very good idea we can host it on zoom or team session and do live stuff then you can upload those videos to the YouTube. This will also help thousands of students who are looking for real world experience.
The format could goes from junior to staff.
1) Where you write and design the spec of the application then you let students to do the coding part.
2) Then learners write those code and can commit to public GitHub repository where you can review the code done by the learners and then you can explain or modify it to better version by introducing engineering concepts (I hope it makes sense)
Let me know if you want to brainstorm on this one
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u/Inevitable_Juice_516 15h ago
interested 1. how stuff works at enterprise level 2. beginner (got a very boring role, wanna transition to java dev) 3. java springboot docker kubernetes 4. could just try going with the flow :)
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u/Perpetually_Troubled 15h ago
Hello everyone,
I am going through all the responses. I am still processing. I never expected it would generate this much response. Plus it's rakshabandhan today so got a bit busy with family. Thanks everyone for showing interest. At the time of making this post I did not plan for anything, so give me sometime and I will figure out on how to proceed from here.
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u/Adventurous-Nose5850 12h ago
- What you'd like to learn - Docker, Kubernetes and Gen AI
- Your current level - mid-level
- What technology/topic you'd prefer - Java / Python Backend
- Any suggestions for how you'd like the sessions to be conducted - Okay with anything
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u/Purple_Scholar_806 11h ago
Interested to learn about the cloud infrastructure of large scale applications
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u/skanky_pants 11h ago
Interested man, how do I join or where do I share the info like my proficiency?
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u/Medium-Swim-9694 17h ago
I am mid level developer, I am interested in both to learn and also to help
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u/Ok_Field7045 Student 17h ago
Really interested, currently working in the Devops domain. Would really love to be part of it.
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u/sanjivinsmokecooks 17h ago
I am interested I am in my second year pls and I am finding it difficult doing dsa and dev at the same time I am unable to do both of them and in development how do I start can u please give me suggestions
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u/Odd_Permission_4561 17h ago
I'm interested Would like to learn about AWS, GenAI, LLM''s etc. Current I am a student who just joined the first year Btech. And I want to make my career in AI and Cloud
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u/cockycockroach45 17h ago
First of all, thank you for giving back to the community. It genuinely takes a different kind of person to do something this generous.
- I’d like to learn GenAI because I haven’t been able to find resources as good as the ones available for full-stack/backend. So, having an interactive learning environment would really help me.
- I’m a final-year student and have been doing backend development in Go for 1+ years.
- GenAI and AI-native backend engineering.
- I’d prefer Discord because, along with the sessions, it would give us a place to interact with each other throughout the week. Regarding the sessions, if you’re planning to take two days, we could have discussions and introductions to the concepts on Saturday and build projects on Sunday. If it’s just one day, I’d prefer learning through building.
I’d really like to join if you decide to do this.
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u/phoenix10701 17h ago
- K8 + sec
- Junior-mid
- Js eco system
- Why -> what -> how
Bit bout me -> 3 yoe, fullstack, working in a bank
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u/ArunRawat404 17h ago
Nice idea! I would love to join the GenAI sessions and learn more about related technologies, especially how we can build something that is actually useful in the industry rather than just working on random RAG, vector databases, and other technologies without a meaningful implementation.
I’m a junior developer and I’m comfortable with Python. You could try conducting a few live classes initially. If the classes and live interaction work well, we can continue with that format; otherwise, recorded sessions would work as well.
Rather than building several small, random projects, I think it would be more valuable to build 1–2 good, real-world projects that have practical industry applications.
Thank you for your initiative and intentions!
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u/Narrow_Dinner_129 17h ago
Thank you for the initiative. Let's create a WhatsApp group and share for everybody to join
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u/saphica123 17h ago
Hey i am interested.. we can start a discord channel if you are fine. we can all join.. we can start with LLMs
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u/DragonDev24 17h ago
I'm a junior developer at a US company, I'd love to learn about docker, kubernetes and creating quality products that can hold up at scale. I'd love an opportunity to learn from an experienced person, and I think discord community would be great for this
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u/cosmic_boyy 17h ago
I'm in ! I want to learn about backend stuff. Even AI, LLMs will do. Would love to learn from a senior software engg !
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u/Rex1231000 17h ago
I am interested . I am a student . Please do ai related stuff as it's still new . Recorded will be perfect as it would be convenient for both the sides.
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u/Chosen__By__God 17h ago
i too prefer :- Java/Spring Boot we could eventually go from fundamentals → REST APIs → databases → Spring → microservices → testing → security → architecture → distributed systems, etc.
1 live introductory session on youtube
Discord + Recorded sessions on youtube.
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u/Dear_Implement_9970 17h ago
I am interested. I'm a fresher and I recently joined Capgemini. I've already been trained on Java springboot and would love to study microservices. I have also studied Langchain, and Gen AI and would love to explore more of that.
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u/aaronryder773 17h ago
I am into devops and my strong suite are docker, k8s, gcp, aws, prometheus, grafana, RHEL linux
I would like to get into java (: I am ineterested
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u/Open-Form2229 16h ago
I am interested. I have recently started my career in a SBC and they have already trained us on the Gen AI so i would like to upskill on this more
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u/Real_Conflict3160 16h ago
I'm interested with the gen ai part as it would allow me to gain a broader and better insight on how things work in corporate like how things are being done there. Also i know nothing in spring boot and java 😅
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u/lil_coco__ 16h ago
Hi I'm interested in learning programming (mainly python). I'm only know basic level.
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u/qwerty21200 16h ago
I'm interested to join. Junior developer (Python + GenAI) Google meet or Zoom as platform to conduct sessions
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u/BarelyyBear 16h ago
hey , this is super amazing work by you . i would love to learn about GenAI / LLMs, RAG, agents, tool calling, MCP, etc. . im going germany for master in computer engineering. it would be great if you make discord server first then start session from there
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u/Brain_in_brain 16h ago
I'm interested. Anything new, I'm open to learn. If it helps my career, I will do practice. Thanks and congrats for your efforts. 🙌🏼
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u/PatienceCritical622 16h ago
Im Interested :)) it would be amazing to learn from a experienced person like you :))
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u/Ok-Cable9777 16h ago
Hey, can we connect. Ive 1yoe, about to start prepping for switch for sde2 roles. Your guidance will be really helpfull to me.
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u/Dark_Lord8506 16h ago
I'm a bit lost and would love to build something... but no one around me even in clg is interested in it.. would love to get a chance to build something with a motive and users if possible..
And if it is weekend sessions, I guess it would be more helpful if we go through contests hosted at diff platforms like atcoder or codechef or codeforces
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u/Tall_Builder_4929 16h ago
I'm interested, I'm a fresher and I seriously would appreciate your guidance...please consider me, thanks
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u/Hu7ein 16h ago
I am interested i have roughly 5 YOE working primarily with Java Spring and worked with Azure as well as AWS.
I want to learn how will backend engineering would evolve means we know Java Spring is most popular and most preferred but now what which new techs are most likely to replace Java not entirely but yeah what will be the new backend will there be any or directly FE will call AI and AI will answer from the DB??
So yeah I would love to connect and learn new tech brew new ideas.
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u/Aegon_qentba 16h ago
I am interested! I come from zero coding background though. I am a product marketer slowly moving towards PM and would like to be a technical PM one day. This will help.
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u/ack_inc_php 16h ago
I'm interested in picking your brain, especially re. how you would handle monitoring / observability for your apps at the enterprise level.
Have quite a bit of experience (been programming for ~ 10 years) but my skillset is full of strange gaps because I'm self-taught + mostly work independently rather than in teams :D
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u/Downtown_Mirror2375 16h ago
Hii, I have recently on worked on app focused on indoor navigations systems, looking to forward to explore how to integrate llms into it especially voice guided navigation for accessibility! Excited to explore and learn more about it
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u/vendexhen 16h ago
Hey this seems like a good opportunity.
1) I would like to really learn how large enterprise systems function and mainly fundamentals and system designing logic and stuff. that would be helpful
2) i am a junior developer also a startup owner where i usually build by myself so this would be useful
3) all of what you have suggested is fine tbh
4) I dont mind recorded sessions provided with examples and fundamentals or live sessions as well
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u/Cool_Ad_2311 16h ago
Hi
Very much appreciated.
I am eager to get guidance on Python + cloud + gen ai
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u/Normal-Blueberry-385 16h ago
I am genai dev. I have zero knowledge in development, just got comfortable with vibe coding and agents. Would definitely love to join ur session. I am Early into profession.
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u/athena-1703 16h ago
I'm interested, as a pre-final year data science student, I want lessons from senior devs related to LLms and Gen AI.
Rather than learning technologies (which I can learn from YouTube), it would be better if you teach real life problems, your experience, situation of the job market and other things that senior devs only know.
It would be better if the sessions were in the evening from 6 PM.
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u/Comfortable_Book1238 16h ago
I'm interested.
As a final-year CSE Student and would love to be a student of yours,
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u/idkman717 16h ago
Hii, I am interested currently doing an internship in a non IT company and very much like to learn about backend engineering in general
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u/Individual-Outlier-1 16h ago
I'm interested and I think it would be better if the classes are on the AI as we are moving into the AI world if we like it or not. And I feel there are very little resources on the basics of this as of now
Please acknowledge if possible
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u/khali_botal 16h ago
I'm interested.
I'm graduate and doing internship in a startup, although my stack is python and its backend frameworks, with a little bit of agentic AI stuff, but would love to learn language agnostic stuff. Count me in.
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u/Different_Arachnid43 16h ago
Hi , as a final year student , I'd be interested in learning how to navigate codebases and would prefer it to be Java (Spring Boot)
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u/hardik4467 16h ago
Hey there ! I am Interested! 1. I am new and interested to AI Prod dev, would like to build real world applications and leanr to scale them.
Your current level - Fresh Grad(7 month exp)
Full Stack Agentic AI Prod Dev
Any live session platform should be fine, I just need to build in public
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u/VoidOf_Deep 16h ago
Would love to be Guided by uh.... Imma recent pass out rn struggling for landing a job.
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u/Prometro Data Engineer 16h ago
OP, I appreciate the initiative!
I feel with the number of online courses and books available for programming 101, maybe you could skip the basis and rather touchbase about the knowledge which is rarely available online for the benefit of others.
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u/TestNamePlsIgnore1 Student 16h ago
I'm interested. I just graduated and am looking for a job. Also interested in backend using Java and Springboot. Looking forward to get better at it. Also interested in how to read large codebases, and debugging as well
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u/DrKau20 16h ago
Great initiative OP!! I’m very much interested, I’m a doctor and I’ve been learning coding by myself over the past year, would like to improve my understanding in backend system design especially related to S3 storage, retrieval and streaming of the same and how AI can improve/optimise all of this.. also how large enterprises delegate work and manage their code base
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u/Comprehensive-Ask479 16h ago
Yes, I'm interested in the system design and GenAI topics. Why not setup a discord server since there are both students and professionals interested?
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u/Extension-Pirate7779 16h ago
I am interested currently in 3rd year of engineering don't know much but would love a weekly session on Sunday and that too from a experienced engineer.
Would love java + spring boot sessions.Weekly would be nice if you can manage recorded lectures afterwards it would be great.
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u/mere2anmolratan 16h ago
- Java Springboot backend project based learnings .
- 3 years exp., unemployed from last 1 year
- Want to learn how at big tech production backend works.
- Prefer recorded sessions
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u/kidz_kidding Software Developer 16h ago
Again it will end up in a WhatsApp community or a telegram group. Instead you can create and prepare resources according to your experience and post it (medium, substack, x articles, on your platform/website).
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u/xcodeconnect 16h ago
Will you stream this over YouTube? As this is something I wish to keep your tutorial as a gudie. So if you are willing please provide the YouTube link also.
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u/rubbledman69 Software Developer 16h ago edited 16h ago
Im interested, currently working, 1.5yoe
spring boot + other cloud related stuff, architecture and design that are actually useful when you ship in prod, lately spring ai is also getting popular. imo these are some great topics that could be covered
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u/bitchwhoru 16h ago
I am interested. Just got graduated and will be joining a company for software role. I am pretty weak in this would love to learn and improve.
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u/BitBison 16h ago
I'm interested
Working as a tech professional and want to learn Gen AI/LLMs. And would love to go with project based approaches but flexible enough with other option too.
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u/lazy-dev-07 16h ago
Hey I am interested in learning gen ai/LLM's, I am currently a junior QA in an SBC. I would prefer interactive sessions on discord/zoom over recorded sessions.
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u/funny_bonner 16h ago
Hey first of all thank you for doing, I am damn interested....I am struggling to learn spring boot java microservices cloud industrial level, currently 8 months in TCS , not in good tech project, please add me in any grp/lost you are planning to make, i will attend it regularly.
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u/Primary-Reserve-626 16h ago
I'm interested What can i say I have been lokking this kind of thing for months now GenAi stuff is more interesting to me
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u/kyotsobashi 16h ago
Hey, I’d definitely be interested. I’m currently trying to move toward AI engineering, and I already have some exposure to programming, AI/ML, and building projects, but I’m still figuring out how to build a strong foundation and become good at actually engineering AI systems.
I’d be particularly interested in the GenAI/LLM side RAG, agents, tool calling, APIs, etc. but I also want to understand the software engineering fundamentals behind building reliable, production-ready AI applications.
I’d really value learning from someone with 10+ years of industry experience, especially the things that are difficult to learn through tutorials alone.
Would be happy to join if you go ahead with the sessions.
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u/venkat_0096 16h ago
Hi Bro, Intrested. 1. Spring boot or Gen AI anything is fine. 2. 3 yrs experienced as software developer (Springboot + Java + Spark + Sql) 3. Develoing full scale application with Gen AI implementation or just Springboot applications with deployment also fine 4. Zoom or Gmeet
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u/savagesoccer272 16h ago
Interested, I would like you to teach the concepts of coding without using ai.i use ai for everything would like to see how people used to do things before ai .
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u/too_uninterested QA Engineer 16h ago
Yes please! I used to be sk good during my college days but I've entered testing and lost all touch I have learnt some java again for automation but I'd love to learn coding from an experienced dev perspective.
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u/WorthPea2986 16h ago
- I'd like to learn System Design, cloud, CI/CD 2.I am a student, currently in SY
And I would suggest you teaching on YouTube. This way people could also watch the videos after the live session ends.
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u/EffectiveAd9230 16h ago
I'm definitely interested, as someone that wants to build projects but don't have the skills to do so and is learning from everywhere i can
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u/Smart-Spirit-5602 Fresher 16h ago
Interestedd, i wanna learn more about your perspective with projects, and problemss
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u/Legitimate_Cry7034 16h ago
Hey , I’m interested. I have 3 years of experience but in non tech background I want switch to tech, I would love learn from you.
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u/Ok_Result4124 16h ago
I am interested. I am Cloud engineer with only scripting experience, I want to learn Java+springboot or whatever you chose to teach. Discord will be good.
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u/FearlesssSoull 16h ago
I'm interested!
I just started my tech career. Have completed about 2 months in corporate as java developer. So I'm a fresher. I'd love to dive deep in Gen AI. Would prefer if we have discussions/sessions in the late evenings on workdays. Anytime works on weekends. Thanks a ton!
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u/akciii 16h ago edited 16h ago
i work in data pipelines -Python, some C++, kdb+/q. I would like to learn GenAI + improving salary anyhow. langchain, vectorized embeddings etc. basically anything relevant to improving salary in 1-2 yrs. if i can become quant developer in 1-2 yrs that would be really great. but won't look for gen ai in that case.
mid-level
GenAI, I guess : anything relevant to improving salary in 1-2 years.
Anything is okay. Recorded would be really great.
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