In this episode, David Khourshid, creator of XState, shares his journey from piano performance to programming, revealing key lessons for developers and founders. Learn why being a great coder doesn’t mean you’ll succeed as a CEO, how state machines simplify complex app logic (and when to avoid them), and the surprising link between music and code. He also discusses building Stately.ai, the challenges of visual programming, and why burnout makes sabbaticals essential. Whether you're into React, state management, or startup growth, this episode is packed with insights.

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