The web allowed me to throw a couple of files into a folder, boot up my web server, and share a hyperlink with anyone in the world, which got me hooked on coding.

JavaScript is a beautiful language that allows beginners to express ideas with minimal effort, making it a great first language to learn.

I created an ORM to access MongoDB to build my applications because Node.js was missing basic things needed on top. I realized there was an opportunity to give developers a chat application in just seven lines of code, massively abstracting away the pain of infrastructure they would have to build themselves.

The realization that our technology could work for both hobbyists and enterprises was pivotal when we received an email from Zillow about rewriting everything on top of Next.js.

The underdog mentality in web development motivated me to prove that PHP could be a great way to build applications quickly.

I started contributing to an open-source project called MooTools, which became a popular JavaScript-based UI library and opened many doors for me.

The magic happened when we aligned the needs of those wanting simplified deployment with those wanting simplified React and web application building. I struggled in the beginning to deliver the vision incrementally and meet the market where it was, which at the time was very static.

I think the first programming language people should learn is JavaScript because it allows for immediate visual feedback and interaction.

The web allows you to use any programming language to create applications, and while JavaScript is common, Rust can also be a viable option.