Build a Custom API + App in 4 Hours - Web Dev Challenge

Watch this 32-minute web development challenge video where three teams of developers compete to build a custom API and app in just 4 hours. Follow along as Michael Liendo, Will Johnson, Abbey Perini, Alex Riviere, Brittany Ellich, and Dave Schwantes tackle the challenge of creating APIs that use third-party sources and building web applications that make life more convenient. The teams use Postman as their primary tool, leveraging its mock server feature for API design and collaboration. See the development process from planning to execution as they create three unique applications: a CoParent app, a Dinner's Ready notification system, and a HusbandGram service. The video showcases various technologies including Nuxt, React, Ruby, AWS, Twilio, and more, with expert guidance from advisors Sterling Chin and Jason Lengstorf. Perfect for developers interested in rapid prototyping, API development, and collaborative coding challenges.

Syllabus

0:00 In this episode...
0:36 Welcome + the challenge
0:59 Required tool + meet your advisor + what is Postman?
2:15 Planning phase starts
3:32 Meet Brittany and Dave + their app idea
4:53 Meet Abbey and Alex + their app idea
6:11 Meet Michael and Will + their app idea
8:56 Advisor Jason Lengstorf weighs in on the teams' plans
9:19 Advisor Sterling Chin weighs in on the teams' plans
9:43 Build phase starts
13:35 Progress check ins
19:18 Late stage check ins
21:00 App demos, powered by BenQ
21:04 Team Fueled By Coffee Brittany and Dave app demo
23:30 Team Everything Is Awesome Abbey and Alex app demo
26:43 Team Ominous Malaysian Tiger Michael and Will app demo
30:04 Closing thoughts