--- title: "Joel Pickin (@JoelPickin) | Hashnode" description: "Self-taught to Senior in 4 years | On the path to becoming a solo builder. Read the latest articles by Joel Pickin on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@JoelPickin" --- @JoelPickin # Joel Pickin @JoelPickin · Joined October 2021 Self-taught to Senior in 4 years | On the path to becoming a solo builder [Website](https://roadtosolo.com/) ### [STTN Hacktoberfest 2022](https://techpickle.com/sttn-hacktoberfest-2022?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction Have you thought about contributing to open-source software but haven't gotten around to it? Maybe you are already a seasoned contributor and looking for your next project. The Self-Taught Tech Network is here to help. With Hacktoberfest... 6 min read · [techpickle.com](https://techpickle.com/sttn-hacktoberfest-2022?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 1, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/sttn-hacktoberfest-2022/633808bdaeb292ed945a5717) ### [Introducing: Project-O-Matic](https://techpickle.com/introducing-project-o-matic?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) An Open-Source, Technical-Writing Collaboration Effort 8 min read · [techpickle.com](https://techpickle.com/introducing-project-o-matic?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 1, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/introducing-project-o-matic/62e76266053e6bd578428b7d) ### [Testing the hashnode API](https://techpickle.com/learn-to-code-using-just-your-phone-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Testing the hashnode API 1 min read · [techpickle.com](https://techpickle.com/learn-to-code-using-just-your-phone-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 14, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/learn-to-code-using-just-your-phone-1/62d01786466c6ad9ff5d9b28) ### [The Self-Taught Tech Network - Mockathon Challenge](https://techpickle.com/the-self-taught-tech-network-mockathon-challenge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Leave your mark on the community by creating a website mock-up 4 min read · [techpickle.com](https://techpickle.com/the-self-taught-tech-network-mockathon-challenge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-self-taught-tech-network-mockathon-challenge/629e6085a6bfa05457952dd5) [Jun 6, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-self-taught-tech-network-mockathon-challenge/629e6085a6bfa05457952dd5) ### [Project 0 - RoadToSolo.com](https://techpickle.com/project-0-roadtosolo?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I made my personal website using Blazor. Talk about overkill! 4 min read · [techpickle.com](https://techpickle.com/project-0-roadtosolo?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/project-0-roadtosolo/62446b4763734fec55de5a61)