Andrei “Dru” Freeman: Lifelong Coding, Identity & Embracing Curiosity
Andrei “Dru” Freeman began creating software at an age when many people are just discovering technology, teaching himself programming and building a foundation that would shape his career. His path from early experiments with code to becoming a voice in the developer community reflects a deep curiosity and love of learning.
As a host and educator, Dru brings together technical knowledge, personal identity, and the many interests that make each creator unique. His story shows how embracing every part of yourself can strengthen the way you create and connect with others.
In this episode:
- Learning programming independently from a young age
- Growing through many generations of development languages
- Finding community through teaching and developer resources
- Celebrating the many interests that shape creative identity
- Turning curiosity into a lifelong creative practice
Topics: software development, programming, developer community, Swift, technology education
Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
