Insights from App Development to Content Creation | @LucasMontano | Beyond Coding Podcast #147

Explore app development with Lucas Montano as he tackles technical challenges and shares his journey into tech content creation on YouTube, crafting content that educates and entertains. From profiling apps to breaking down practical tech challenges (Mr. Beast Giveaways), Lucas shares insights that are invaluable to both developers and tech enthusiasts. Connect With Lucas Montano: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LucasMontano⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/lucas_montano⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmontano⁠ OUTLINE 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:28 - How Lucas got into app development 00:03:30 - Native app development and changes in IOS 00:06:31 - Unique challenges in app development 00:09:23 - Supporting many different devices 00:12:34 - Senior app developers are experts at profiling apps 00:14:06 - Testing and updating in app development 00:16:33 - Content is the new app 00:18:57 - Communities and content 00:21:07 - Breaking down the Mr. Beast giveaway challenge on X 00:25:40 - Real life constraints 00:28:16 - How Lucas comes up with ideas for content 00:30:10 - Educating and entertaining 00:31:44 - Learning tech through projects 00:33:22 - Comfort in sharing learning experiences 00:36:41 - AI and software development 00:39:53 - Lucas works with his wife on the YouTube Channel 00:42:26 - Lucas has an AI team member 00:45:27 - YouTube is a platform for projects 00:47:00 - Open sourcing projects 00:47:57 - Channel Memberships 00:48:39 - Rounding off #Software #Technology #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with fireside chats on tech, entrepreneurship and career journeys. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, self-improvement and entrepreneurship. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/