Build skills, not degrees. ft. Madison Kanna | S02 E08

Listen to this episode from Backend Banter on Spotify. Today we welcome Madison Kana—a self-taught dev who defied the traditional path. From dropping out and navigating a world of homeschooling to launching the Code Book Club, Madison transformed her unconventional journey into a thriving community of coders. In this episode, she shares how bypassing the typical education route fueled her passion, the real challenges of learning on your own, and the power of mentorship in building a dynamic tech career. If you’re ready to break the mold and carve your own path in software development.Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmMadison's X: https://x.com/MadisonkannaWebsite: https://madisonkanna.com/Learn out loud: learn0utloud.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Where did it all start?01:40 - Dropping out08:42 - How Madison started learning code22:00 - Team leading30:30 - Code Book Club38:50 - Learn out loud46:20 - AI talk54:18 - Book recommendations56:05 - OutroLike & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!