Learn Lean Startup and Coding Together

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2 points by dxypher 3960 days ago

Hey Everyone,

Is anyone interested in learning both Lean Startup techniques and how to code with Ruby on Rails? Would a comprehensive course that taught you how to build a startup while teaching the following be helpful?

HTML + CSS JavaScript / jQuery Ruby on Rails Deploying your product Lean Canvas Validating your idea Customer Development UX Lean Analytics Gaining early Traction Growth Hacking

Most courses focus on one or the other, either teaching development in a piece meal sort of way or only teaching lean startup concepts such as growth hacking.

But I think many people learning to code, ultimately are interested in building a product of their own. Rather than creating a course yourself by patching together online tutorials and books, I think a comprehensive and cohesive online course would be more ideal.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks very much

1 comments

zeeraza 3960 days ago

Not everyone who is learning to code is planning to create their own products. Even if they do plan for it, they don't get to it.

But yes, a course on a lean startup approach, gaining early traction would be nice. However, it would make sense if the course creator already has a few examples to show.

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