Curious how a hobby-horse rider became a go-to HubSpot Developers expert? In this episode, Melinda Green shares her unique journey through the developer community, from coding websites in HyperCard to mastering agency workflows and Spring Spotlight Dev Tools.Join Nick, AJ, and Dennis as they dive into:Melinda’s background in classical opera and early programming experimentsHer evolution into a Senior Developer at a leading agency in the HubSpot Developers ecosystemStrategies for juggling multiple platforms, mentorship tips, and self-reliance (six questions per day rule!)Insights on navigating rapid change via developers.hubspot.com/changelog and spring dev toolsPlus, discover how to apply the six-questions rule to boost your coding independenceChapters:00:00 Intro & Shoutouts01:07 AI Agent Marketplace Preview02:05 Spring Spotlight Dev Tools Overview05:17 Guest Intro: Melinda Green07:40 Inbound Conference Reflections10:52 Developer Origin Story13:27 Agency vs. Platform Work16:39 Opera, Horses & Hobbies20:43 Mentorship & Learning Tips24:00 Community & Advice Wrap#HubSpotDevelopers #DeveloperCommunity #AgencyLife #TechJourneyLinks:– Spring Spotlight Dev Tools: developers.hubspot.com/25-dev-tools– Dev Changelog: developers.hubspot.com/changelogWe aim to incorporate the human element and drive a conversation that is fun, informational, and thought-provoking. You can watch Developers After Dark on the HubSpot developer’s channel or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Developers:after Dark website at devsafterdarkpod.comWant to be a guest?Fill out the form 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/2J5me9_v3Rlix21-1LoZWkAbpd9r