The Platform Is the Framework — Part 3: Five Apps, Zero Frameworks
A static site, a kanban board, a 50k-row dashboard, a hybrid storefront, and a design system — all Lit + platform, all built by an agent skill. The receipts.
Mike Zupper
24+ Years in Software Engineering
From corporate veteran to independent creator. I build programming courses, explore Web3 technologies, and share decades of development experience through blogging and teaching.
livepeer_integration.rs
use livepeer_rs::Client;
// 24+ years of experience
// 4+ years in Web3
async fn build_future() {
let courses = create_courses();
let blog = share_knowledge();
let web3 = explore_livepeer();
tokio::join!(courses, blog, web3);
}24+Years Experience
4+Years in Web3
2023Went Independent
∞Love for Learning
Current Focus
After 24+ years in corporate development, I'm now focused on sharing knowledge and exploring the frontier of Web3 technology
Programming Courses
Comprehensive courses teaching real-world development skills from decades of experience.
Technical Blog
Insights from 24+ years of tinkering, building, and solving complex programming challenges.
Web3 Development
Building on the Livepeer network and exploring the cutting edge of decentralized technology.
Technologies I'm Deep Into
After decades with various languages, these are the technologies capturing my attention right now
Rust
Systems programming and performance-critical applications
Go
Backend services and concurrent applications
JavaScript
Full-stack web development and modern frameworks
Livepeer
Decentralized video infrastructure and Web3 protocols
From Corporate to Creator
In 2023, I made the leap from corporate software development to focus on what I'm truly passionate about: teaching others and building on cutting-edge technologies. After 24+ years of solving complex problems, I'm now dedicated to sharing that knowledge through courses, blogging, and exploring Web3.
1997-2023Corporate Developer
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2023Independent Creator
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NowCourses & Web3
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Let's Connect
Whether you're interested in programming courses, want to discuss Web3 development, or just want to chat about software engineering, I'd love to hear from you.