Open letter to Tekpub
An open letter to Tekpub praising Rob Conery's platform for distance learning and knowledge sharing in software development education.
I am not much of a writer. If you drop a math puzzle, I will probably do it in a better way. But sometimes it is necessary to do things even though you are not good at them. Just like this Open Letter. Tekpub is a wonderful endeavor from Rob Conery and one of his friends, James Avery. I know Tekpub because of Rob Conery.
You can consider me in his fan club, if he is having one. I don't know of it yet.
Hey, Rob. Do you have any fan club like thing??? I really like to join one.
Here in India, every other teacher expects students to be like Arjuna, because of his concentration and dedication towards learning or work. But the person they forget is Ekalavya. And Rob sir is providing that opportunity to the world to learn like Ekalavya. Learning from distance and proving your worth.
Tekpub is having an open house for a weekend. And the first thing I did was watch a video of a programming wizard, genius developer, and classic speaker Scott Hanselman. I was waiting for this for a long time. Actually, I am saving money to buy at least this video, because here we have currency in rupees and conversion to dollars is a bit heavy on the pocket. No doubt I am earning fairly enough as a software engineer, but still the amount is more in terms of rupees.
These are not the only things. I am currently checking out a few more screencasts. And they are awesome. I am always in favor of knowledge sharing. And maybe this is the only reason I have a dream to work at Microsoft. Money obviously matters, but I can earn that anyway. At the end of the day, I am from Gujarat. But knowledge, learning new things, and especially having fun at what I do—these will be possible at only a few places. It is not about Microsoft but about people like Scott Hanselman, Phil Haack, Rob Conery, and others. Working with them is seriously fun stuff. It is like you are learning from a university and also getting paid for it.
Hey, Scott Sir. In any case you are reading this. Please, please do take care of yourself. At least buy me some time so I can meet you in person someday in the future. Diabetes is called "Rajarog" in India. It means it only comes to kings and/or it is the king of all diseases as it provides a wonderful platform for other diseases to have a dance-off. So, please do take care and keep on talking. I never miss your screencasts or talks.
I seriously like to thank Rob and the team for bringing up such a wonderful world of knowledge. And also for having an open pass to access them on weekends. Keep up the good work.
I seriously recommend that instead of wasting time on some box office flicks, you better enjoy heroes from the Technology world.
Thanks for the Open House at Tekpub. And thanks to pluralsight.
Sincerely,
Kunjan
Frequently Asked Questions
Tekpub is an online learning platform founded by Rob Conery and James Avery that offers screencasts and educational content from expert developers. It provides an opportunity for developers worldwide to learn from industry professionals like Scott Hanselman and Phil Haack, combining knowledge-sharing with practical skill development in a way that makes learning both accessible and engaging.
Tekpub periodically offers open house weekends that allow free access to their video content and screencasts. This temporary access gives aspiring developers a chance to sample their courses and learn from renowned speakers without an immediate financial commitment, making quality education more accessible to people in different economic situations.
Distance learning platforms like Tekpub democratize education by allowing people worldwide to learn from top industry experts regardless of their location or financial constraints. They enable learners to gain professional knowledge while working at their own pace, making it possible to access university-level instruction while earning income—effectively combining education with career development.
Tekpub focuses on knowledge-sharing through expert developers and industry leaders who are passionate about education. The platform emphasizes learning from professionals actively working at top companies, creating a unique learning environment where students gain insights from real-world experience and mentorship rather than just theoretical instruction.