Building Ideas intoReal Applications
From single father to full-stack developer, helping entrepreneurs and aspiring developers turn ideas into reality

Hi, I'm Ryan
- →7+ years coding experience
- →Self-taught since 2018
- →Specializing in Next.js, React, TypeScript
- →Based in the Chicago suburbs
My Story
I'm a single father who started coding in 2018 when my son moved in with me. I needed to make extra income from home and dreamed of working from anywhere.
I started with a coding bootcamp. It was better than going alone, but still rough. The best thing it taught me was how to teach myself. When COVID hit, my interest exploded. I went from just learning to shipping real applications.
I did this all before AI, and I'm glad I did. It gave me 7 years of fundamentals that AI can't shortcut. Now I've spent the last year building with AI daily—and I've learned something important: AI makes you faster, but AI-generated code can't teach you to think like a developer.
That's what I do. I teach you to code with AI, not just copy from AI. You'll ship projects in weeks instead of months, but you'll actually understand what you're building. My 7 years of trial and error, compressed into a learning path that makes sense.
Whether you're a young person learning web development, an entrepreneur with an idea, or someone who just wants to build—I'm here to help. I serve clients locally in the Roselle area and remotely around the world.
Why Code350?
In code, 360 degrees of mastery is impossible—and that's the point. Technology evolves faster than any of us can learn it. By tomorrow, there will be new frameworks, updated APIs, and better practices. Code350 represents the pursuit of excellence knowing you'll never reach perfection. I embrace the 350-degree mindset: always learning, always building, always 10 degrees away from complete mastery. That gap keeps me humble, hungry, and continuously improving.
"Always 10 degrees from mastery." -Code350
How I Teach
I don't give you cookie-cutter tutorials. We build your project together—something you actually want to finish. You'll understand the code, not just copy it.
What I Focus On
Practical Learning
Build real applications from day one with production-ready code and modern tools
Entrepreneurial Focus
Learn to build applications that can become profitable businesses
Personal Mentorship
Get personalized guidance from someone who's built applications from scratch
Ready to Build Your Ideas?
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up, let's work together to turn your vision into reality
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Code350?
Code350 was founded by Ryan Reiss, a senior full-stack developer with 7+ years of React experience. He built it to teach the architectural thinking and AI-assisted workflow he uses in his own client work.
What is Code350's teaching philosophy?
Code350's philosophy is "Build real apps. Learn as you go." The goal is to train developers to reason about architecture and communicate technical decisions, not just drill isolated exercises.
Who is Code350 for?
Code350 is for aspiring and early-career developers, plus entrepreneurs who want to build their own products instead of outsourcing them. It's designed for self-directed learners 13 and older who learn best by shipping real projects rather than watching lectures.