Danny Thompson

Danny Thompson is a software developer in Memphis.

After completing a career switch from frying chicken to developing software at the age of 30 by landing a software development job, Danny uses his Twitter account with over 160k followers to share resources, tips and opportunites to help developers become a better developer and land thier first job too.

With over 21 thousanad YouTube subscribers, his YouTube video about how to get a job using Linkedin has been watched by 5,000+ developers and helped thousands land their first job as a developer.

This is his Twitter portfolio showing his top Twitter threads, what people are saying about him and his social media handles.

Danny Thompson - #NiceGuy 😉

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I GOT THE JOB! It is official! I will be joining the Team at Google in the Developer Relations & Community Building area!

Who would have ever thought that the chicken guy would ever make it to this point! 2021 will definitely be one of the most exciting years in my career! pic.twitter.com/qBU1PSz8Wz
— Danny Thompson (@DThompsonDev) April 13, 2021

I work with a 22 year old that learned to code.

I was 30 when I started to learn to code.

My friend was 49 when he made the transition to tech.

I worked with a PHENOMENAL woman who was 60 when she got her job as a frontend developer!

You absolutely got this!💪🏽#100DaysOfCode
— Danny Thompson (@DThompsonDev) May 13, 2020

Top 5 projects I recommend to make when you are trying to get your first job in tech with explanations.

Too long to fit in one tweet.
🧵👇🏽
— Danny Thompson (@DThompsonDev) August 28, 2021

Want to get a job in tech. Here are the 4 steps that I always share:

- Have a strong LinkedIn
- Portfolio Site
- Portfolio/GitHub Project(s)
- Resume

Don't spend $1000+ on any of this.

Need help with any of this? Here are some 100% free resources that can help you out!
— Danny Thompson (@DThompsonDev) March 14, 2022

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I think @DThompsonDev is one of the few people who want to see everyone win in tech. You can actually hear it from the way he talks and his conscientious efforts to bring newbies up to speed. This just me appreciating you man! Thank you.
— Excel (@theexceel) February 13, 2022

As a textbook introvert, I just started my code journey publicly and a like on my recent tweet from @DThompsonDev, positivity extraordinaire, was like a lighthouse beacon shining down on everything I've been learning while in the dark. Thank you, sir!

Can't stop, won't stop. 🙏
— Bart (@bartbzd) July 19, 2021

And that's why you continue to achieve your goals.

Your story and incredible support for the community has really helped us all.

Thanks for all you share Danny.
— Segun Ajibola 🟠 (@iamsegunajibola) June 2, 2021

So inspiring Danny 🙌

But every time I see this picture I want some fried chicken 🤣
— Nat Miletic | natmiletic.eth (@natmiletic) April 11, 2021

Aww! Thanks a lot Danny. You are doing so much for this community 🙏
— Shruti Balasa (@shrutibalasa) January 12, 2022

Thank you so much!! Means a lot coming from someone who was probably one of the first to interact with me on this platform!
— Devin Ford (@devinDford) December 9, 2020

What just happened?!!!! Oh My God.@DThompsonDev seeing you talk at events always inspired my. Your story inspires me. Your passion, your energy inspires me. One day I look forward to talking at an event with you. One day. And I'm going to work towards it! pic.twitter.com/JYUSjZnQZP
— Pratim🥑 (@BhosalePratim) September 5, 2021

Hey Danny, thank you for your kind words! 🙏
— Marko ⚡ Denic (@denicmarko) March 19, 2020

I am crying tears of joy now.

But luckily I can just send a "thank you" message.
— Francesco Ciulla (@FrancescoCiull4) July 2, 2021

I agree with this. I accomplished totally unbelievable goals recently and most of them because I went totally out of my comfort zone.

Thank you again for inviting me to speak about Docker at the Google Developer Group Memphis.

I really couldn't say no! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ODcCysKwF6
— Francesco Ciulla (@FrancescoCiull4) July 2, 2021

Danny heart is big ❤️
— Leke Abiodun | PHP | Laravel (@thelekeabiodun) January 12, 2022

Thank you for the motivation Danny. It's great to have your positive pushing from time to time. Had a few of those moments, capitalized on some, wasted others and always kept walking. Looking forward and preparing for what the future has in store for us
— Lucian Tartea (@luciantartea) October 25, 2021

So my first actual project developed directly from my phone
No PC
A simple #javascript authentication
With a bunch of cool #CSS form styling

Special thank you to @DThompsonDev for his encouraging tweets
I wouldn't have embarked on this without it#100DaysOfCode

Still in dev pic.twitter.com/gptFXWxkLw
— Mohammed Kabir | lekandev.buidl (@lekandev) July 12, 2020

Thank you very very much, Danny! This means a lot to me! 💛🙏🏻
— 🇺🇦 Oliver Jumpertz (@oliverjumpertz) July 12, 2021

Thank you Danny, means a lot coming from you!
— Pratham Prasoon (@PrasoonPratham) September 26, 2021

It feels great to hear these words from you, Danny! Much appreciated, thank you!

Let's keep doing amazing things in the tech community, together! 🤜🔥🤛
— Daniel Moka⚡ (@dmokafa) November 27, 2020

This is a cliché sentence, but it means a lot to anyone who says it.

Thank you @DThompsonDev for following me! 🙏 I jumped out of my seat.

Your journey from the gas station to a developer and everything you do for developers across the world is inspirational!#100DaysOfCode pic.twitter.com/hYn9YaAOcH
— Jack Domleo (@jackdomleo7) June 16, 2020

Danny you are just one of the most supportive and wonderful humans on Twitter!!!! 🙏🧡 Thank you for this intentional list and dropping my name among these talented women!!
— Annie🦄⚡ | gone snowboarding. brb. (@anniebombanie_) July 3, 2021

Thank you Danny for creating a wonderfully save Space for people to share their good news! Celebrating with all you fantastic peeps!! :)
— Angeline Tan (@lildrummergie) June 4, 2021

Thank you @DThompsonDev for the super inspirational talk today @junocollege lead by @rothecoder . I loved hearing how you came from nothing tech related, and excelled. Super inspiring! Carrying that energy with me! #devIdol #inspirational #developer ABL, ABB, CCC!
— Sui (They/She) (@CyberWizardSui) June 24, 2020

Whenever I feel like something is frustrating me and/or I'm not progressing, I see a tweet from you and it makes me feel better about myself. Thank you.
— Rob B (@robjrobbie) April 25, 2020

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