programming

Obviously coding is a big subject here; should I learn to code? Which language should I learn? etc. etc. So I've been learning to code for some time now, and it seems I'm now just climbing out of the valley of disappointment and actually getting somewhere with it. I've tried a few languages...

I'm a freelancer as a programmer and as technical support (Hardware/Software). I designing a web app and a mobile app on a big scale. I was wondering if I can create wealth and add value to this world by choosing this path of IT entrepreneurship? If some of you are either starting on this path...

I recently decided to pick up copywriting as a skill. Like most people would I scoped out the playing field before I started executing. I browsed videos and forums about copywriting. I had a few questions about getting into the industry or picking it up as a skill for your Fastlane venture...

From what I've seen there are quite a few developers that frequent the forum. I personally would find it beneficial to have a dedicated section here to discuss technical strategy as it relates to building a business. There are likely better places to go for general technical questions but for...

Hello, Fastlaners. I'm glad to be back, I let the script kind get to me the past couple of months, but I'm making a comeback. I'm using my last year in high school to try and build a product and monetize off of it. For the past couple of months, my friend and I have been building an online...

Hi everyone, I've had this question on my mind for quite some time now. Basically, I'm looking to build an android app (complexity level that of Bumble), with some elementary knowledge of coding. Assuming outsourcing is not an option for me, how do I go about executing things the way MJ did for...

Hi people! I've recently ventured into Events and Media. I'd like a few tips/books/connections that could help me do things better than what I currently am doing. I have an up and running ''start up" which is currently catering to a considerable amount of clientele for a start up in my city. We...

Because the idea is boring, not very innovative/blockbuster but proven to work for me and others. Yet another software development company, with new knowledge/experience applied. !WARNING! TLDR Have some possible points of failure, but if that happens I'll just have to repeat with different...

Good day fastlaners, I'm currently working on a wordpress website for a small e-commerce store I plan to operate from my home. The local shipping company I plan to use offers an API that I can integrate into my website so that the customers can access shipping rates based on their area of...

Introduction: Hello Fastlane Forum! I am a 19 year who is pursuing a CS degree in college with a particularly interest in game development. As I am a terrible procrastinator, and have read that accountability systems increase the odds of success by 95%, I thought I would start this progress...

This isn’t specifically Web Design, but it applies to Web Design as well. One important caveat for this is to make sure you don’t use tools like these as a crutch. The TextExpander app will provide you with a searchable index of all the functions and code you want to save, but ultimately you...

Hey Fastlaners, I have couple big questions, primarily for those who have experience with creating an interactive-website as their Fastlane Business (@MJ DeMarco response would be extremely appreciated as well!). I’m fighting with making a decision with the following being my options: 1...

Hi all, Really enjoying the advice and ideas in this forum! Great community here I have 2 months of holiday before university starts again and I was wondering what I should do. My end goal is to freelance and then eventually a tech startup but I know I need to do something fast - to prove my...

Are you ready to start programming? Many people in this forum want to get started on programming. In this thread, I will teach you how to program in the PHP language. Why PHP? Because is powerful, easy to learn and has the best community (compared to other languages). I have been programming...

TMF was published in 2011. Entry changes when time passes. So I have a very simple question. Which entry barriers have changed, especially in the digital and programming sector? This sector is full of WordPress and freelancers. Ok I admit WP is for basic stuff this is no real option to...

Hi, I live in Jönköping, Sweden. I started my first company when I was 30 and had it for seven years. For the past five years I've been working as an employee and am doing fairly well as a project manager at an IT company. I have been married for 17 years and have three kids. The past two...

Hi, I recently launched a new course on Udemy where I teach people how to create from 0 their own PHP Shopping Cart website. And I am new Udemy. I would like to hear some fastlane feedback regarding this course to know if I proceed correctly and how can I improve it to make it better. Bellow...

I had just turned 18 when I begun working as a web developer for a local start-up. I had no idea what to expect. Previously, I used to code at home 13 hours a day. No, not because I was passionate about it, although I didn't hate it either. I did it because I had to. External factors forced me...

One thing I always get confused about is how certain things work. For example, programs that give you specific keywords with their search volume based on your input. What did they have to learn in order to make the keyword search engine? Is it a certain programming language? Programming in...

Heres my journey to building a money-tree of my own. *** I got into SaaS about 6 weeks ago. I've got a heavy IT background (no programming XP) so it's not difficult to get into. I've been calling lots of businesses, approx 500 now and spoke with 27 people. The niche I've chosen isn't panning...