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When I first slid on the Apple Vision Pro, I was bracing myself for another overhyped gadget. Instead, what I encountered was a transformative leap into the future of digital interaction. This wasn’t merely a high-tech toy; it was a tool that seamlessly wove itself into my daily coding rituals, shattering my preconceived limits of what technology could achieve. From that moment, I was hooked—immersed in a mixed reality that felt both groundbreaking and surprisingly intuitive.
What if I could be a part of helping make humans a spacefaring species? As a software engineer, there seemed to be no suitable answer that would take me closer to this big dream. That is until I noticed an open position for a Frontend Engineer at SpaceX and decided to apply. While my initial attempt to join the SpaceX team fell short, I decided not to abandon my dream. Instead, I embarked on an ambitious solo project, intending to refine my skills and reapply in the future.
Having dedicated nearly two decades to JavaScript development, my path seemed set in the realm of web technologies. Yet, life has a way of throwing unexpected twists, and one of those for me was discovering LabVIEW. This unanticipated introduction led me to ponder: How might a seasoned web developer, entrenched in the digital world, transition to the tangible, intricate domain of industrial automation? Join me as I narrate my adventure, delving into the nuances, the challenges faced, and a particularly audacious endeavor—automating a boat.