Introducing yourself to a new online community is exciting, but it can also be intimidating. Here are some ideas for intros that will help you connect with other members of the DEV and CodeNewbie communities:
- Share your background and interests. This can help others get to know you and find common ground for conversation.
- Talk about why you joined the community and what you hope to gain from being a part of it. This can help you find others who have similar goals or interests.
- Ask for advice or recommendations. This can help you build relationships and learn more about the community.
- Share a fun fact about yourself. It’s a great ice-breaker and conversation starter.
- Talk about your favorite hobby or activity. This can help you find common ground and build relationships.
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Say Hi! to others in the thread. If you see somebody introducing themselves, consider dropping a like or a response to show them some appreciation. Enthusiasm is contagious!
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Hi Everyone!
I’m Anthony (I suppose my display name was a giveaway to that). I’m a .NET (C#) and Angular developer, who has also used React in the past. I've also written a few WPF apps and had a go at using Avalonia.
I’m fairly new on here and am trying my hand at writing stories to share my experiences and knowledge so far as a developer. I hope that I can write something that’s both educational and entertaining to read.
Development wise, I’m the author of Working Files List (a free Visual Studio plugin) and have also written some simple browser games (here and here) while trying to learn TypeScript and React.
I’m also interested in music production and think I might pick up drawing again some day.
welcome! wow dude you seem really talented! keep up the good work and I’ll continue reading your posts
Thanks for the words of encouragement! Hopefully we can all share, learn, and become better versions of ourselves together.
Wow, you're drawings are amazing! The VS Extension also seems like it would be very useful! Goodluck!
Thanks for taking a look and the compliments!
Please feel free to use Working Files List if you think it will be useful. Unfortunately, I don't have much free time to put towards developing it further these days. That said, I don't think there are any showstopping bugs in it, and I still use it daily when working server-side.
Hey Anthony! I love your drawing!! and music production??!! that's awesome
Thank you - it's kind of you to say that!
Hey Anthony, nice to meet you! I'm kind of the opposite, coming from Angular and end up working in React :p Love your enthusiasm in making various side projects!
Hi Patrick
Was React something that you chose to do?
Personally, React was my first front-end library. I then changed jobs and ended up working on an AngularJS codebase. Eventually, I was in a position where my company was choosing between React and Angular because AngularJS was being discontinued. They chose Angular. It's nice because it gave me more experience of different front end technologies. I like it too, though I sometimes wonder if some things would have been easier in React - I guess they say the grass is always greener on the other side :)
I felt the same for the saying "the grass is always greener on the other side"! When I look back to Angular and the problem my previous job, I felt I can do better now haha. Maybe because I'm more used to React, I still prefer React. Some upsides are that, there are way more resources and open source packages and community around React. And it feels more JS/TS (while Angular feels more C# personally), flexible and less opinionated to me.
However, greater flexibility comes as a cost that it might be easier to write low quality code. Also, when talking about React as a library VS Angular as a framework, React dev might need some more libraries to make it complete, while Angular is more "batteries included" with routing and other utils. My last word - it might be a question of preference :p not something that has an absolute answer.
Completely agree. Angular feels more opinionated, and 'complete' as a framework. But that also means projects can need a bit more setup.
I think it ultimately depends on the type of project. Smaller projects might benefit from using React while larger and more structured projects might be better with Angular. That's no criticism of either and certainly not a rule either - just the impression I got so far from using both.
Which music genre are you into?
Hi Nghia
Do you mean listening, or writing?
For listening, quite a few: Classical, (some) Country, (some) Electronica, Jazz, Pop, (some) Punk Rock, Rock, Symphonic Metal, Synthwave.
In terms of writing: I've done a bit of instrumental rock, cinematic, and more recently I've dipped into synthy electronic music.
I’ll go first: Hello, my name is Sloan the Official DEV Moderator (Sloan, for short), and I'm a three-toed sloth. I am a skilled climber and have very sharp claws and dextrous fingers, with which I enjoy creating abstract art. I'm interested in learning a programming language that's suited to my slow and deliberate nature. Any recommendations? I'm a great listener and I'm here to provide a calming presence. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Hi All!
I'm Taeho. I'm currently learning to code. I can create CRUD apps but I still have to look at my notes. I've come a long way and I am very proud of it!
I picked up programming in 30s, and am now taking it seriously.
I want to write for older people who are intimidated or struggle to transition into programming.
I would like to network with other like minded individuals and be a net positive to the community.
I love muay thai, combat sports, indoor rowing, and hiking. I like to cook with the ingredients in my fridge.
Say hi if you like peanuts!
Welcome! We have some similar hobbies! How long have you been practicing muay Thai?I used to practice Pencak silat, and I also love indoor rowing (do it almost every day) and hiking (as much as I can where I live am in the beautiful PNW in the US). I'm intrigued my your mission to write for older people who are intimidated by programming; how did you find that path?
Hey!
I did mt for 5yrs ish (?). My gym closed down at the start of the pandemic and I haven't found a gym since. That's when I switched to indoor rowing and hiking. I miss MT dearly! Pencak silat looks cool!
I've joined 100Devs and the lead instructor is all about inclusion. I know there are other folks like me out there (non tech work exp, second career / industry switch) so I'd like to encourage them to keep going. I'm experimenting on content type (short form, long form, infographics) and outreach methods.
I am following codenewbie on twitter. See you there and thanks for the support!
What are your immediate goals at Forem?
Wow! I'm going to check out 100Devs. I can definitely relate to your experience as someone who made a mid-career switch into tech. It can be intimidating, but it's also been incredibly rewarding for me to learn new skills and challenge myself.
I'm one of the community team members working behind the scenes on DEV, so I'm always out and about in the comments, listening to what our members have to say and learning about their experiences. I'm eager to keep tabs on your experimentation with different types of content and outreach methods. Do keep us all posted on DEV and reach out to the community to let us know where we can support!
welcome to the community! looking forward to seeing what you build!
Hi Everyone! My name is Clementina, but feel free to call me Clemma. I am a .Net and Java Developer, despite not having a technical background. The journey into the tech world hasn't been easy, but I'm passionate about writing and would love to share my experiences with you. My aim is to create content that's not only relatable but also informative and entertaining.
I'm always eager to learn and improve my skills, particularly in backend development. I'm open to recommendations and appreciate any input that can help me grow.
Apart from coding, I have a deep interest in the arts, opera, and languages. In fact, I'm pursuing a Diploma in German Language to kickstart my multilingual journey. Looking forward to connecting with all of you and getting to know you better.
welcome to the community Clemma!
Thank you Medea
Hello Everyone :)
I am a long time dev.to lurker and finally decided to be an active member of the community.
Recently I have started rebuilding my online presence in the form of fpsd.codes website where I am writing about my projects and building in public.
I think that the dev.to community is a perfect match for this effort because we can learn from each other, if you have feedback to share, please reach out to me here!
See you around peeps!
hey! looking forward to seeing more of your posts!
Hi @vulcanwm
Thank you for your warm welcome! This is what I'd expect from a vibrant community like dev.to!
Hello everyone, I'm glad to join this community. I'm from China and I hope to get to know all of you better.
welcome to the community!
Thank you!
Hey All, I'm Sharad.
I am a self professed geek and tinkerer.
I started coding in cobol (I am not that old though) in the dark ages and have since had the opportunity to work with fortran, c, C++, pascal, java. fast forward to a few years ago, I am now an angular and node fan and love playing around with various frameworks built for that stack.
I look forward to see you all in the forums and in article threads.
welcome to the community!
Hello everyone!
I am thrilled to be joining the DEV and CodeNewbie communities. My name is Marvel, and I am a Full Stack Junior Developer with a passion for web development. I come from a background in Computer Science and have experience working with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new technologies and experimenting with different web development frameworks.
I joined this community because I am eager to connect with other like-minded developers and learn from their experiences. I hope to gain valuable insights into best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to web development. Additionally, I am excited to contribute to the community by sharing my knowledge and insights and helping others achieve their goals.
A fun fact about me is that I love playing the piano and listening to music. When I am not coding, I love to explore new cultures, try new foods, and experience new adventures.
I would love to hear from you and get to know more about your interests and experiences in the world of web development. Please feel free to say hi, share your own intros, or ask me any questions you may have. Looking forward to connecting with you all!
Welcome, Marvel! So glad you're here!
What kind of music do you like to play and listen to? One of our Community members posts a Music Monday discussion every week. You should check it out!
welcome to the community Marvel! I also like playing the piano too
Hello Everyone!
My name is Emily and I just started my journey in the coding world. I am excited to start the Coding Bootcamp at a University near by. I did my research for the last couple of months hesitating to take the leap into this new career change, which I finally did and here I am.
I initially come from a healthcare background, was in nursing school then ended up switching majors into getting a Health Science Degree (COVID definitely was the reason I switched). As I start a new career into Full Stack Development, I am nervous and excited to see where I end up. I will keep you guys updated while I start this new journey.
Best of luck to those who are also starting their journey! Excited to be here :)
welcome! good luck with your programming journey!
Finally joined (via Forem) since I'm looking for more folks working on open source community and governance issues. 😸
Sustainability is a huge issue, both for individual developers, various FOSS projects, and for parts of the supply chain ecosystem as a whole. There are a number of experienced open source peeps working on different content and programs to help everyone with sustainability; I'm trying to keep the best top-level content linked here:
fosssustainability.com/
welcome! looking forward to see what you create!
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