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Sloan the DEV Moderator on November 05, 2025

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Othmane LAHRIMI • Nov 5 '25

I'm Othmane LAHRIMI, senior full Stack Engineer, McKinsey Forward member, and founder at Codectopus.

I joined the DEV community in order to contribute to the community and to learn new things.

Jess Lee The DEV Team • Nov 5 '25

Welcome!

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Hello, LAHRIMI, welcome !!

maiko • Nov 8 '25

Welcome

Sania Fernandes • Nov 9 '25

Welcome

Tyler Young • Nov 9 '25

Welcome!

Ekop Designz Hub • Nov 7 '25

I'm Favour Ekop from Nigeria, CEO of Ekop Designz Hub.
I'm Founder of @ekopteach .
I'm a FullStack Developer, Social Media Manager.

I joined DEV to share opinions, insights and my perspectives towards tech related contents and issues.
One love

Ekop Designz Hub • Apr 2

"Ekop Designz Hub: Where innovation meets expertise, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and creative design services that drive business growth and transform industries. Your partner in digital transformation, offering AI, cloud, design, software.

Outdated Dev • Nov 10 '25

Welcome!

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Welcome Ekop

Ekop Designz Hub • Nov 20 '25

Thank you 🙏🏼👍🏼

Selina Li • Nov 6 '25 • Edited

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m Selina, currently building Bubble Lab, which is an open-source, developer-first workflow automation platform. Think Cursor for automations: you describe what you want, and it generates fully-typed, production-ready workflows — with full observability, live traces, and exportable TypeScript code. No more debugging black-box nodes. 😅

I joined this community to connect with other builders who care about dev tools and open source projects!!

Fun fact: I used to be a competitive golfer!! 🏌️‍♀️➡️⚙️

Always down to learn, share, and build together. ⚡️

Biscotti Diskette • Nov 11 '25

Sounds like a cool project. I am going to go check it out.

Selina Li • Nov 15 '25

thank you!! please let me know what you think!!

Outdated Dev • Nov 6 '25

Hello there 👋

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Welcome Selina Li

Selina Li • Nov 15 '25

thanks!!

Melih Çelenk • Nov 5 '25

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm Melih — a software engineer, author, and composer from Türkiye.

I work mainly on backend systems and AI-related projects, and I also love creating small, useful tools for everyday productivity.

Just recently, I published my first open-source Windows app — a task timer widget built with C# and WinUI 3, now available on the Microsoft Store.

Besides coding, I compose classical and piano music, and I enjoy exploring how technology and creativity intersect.

Happy to join this amazing community and looking forward to connecting with like-minded developers! 🎶💻

anju sabharwal • Nov 8 '25

Hey everyone 👋😊 I'm Anju Sabharwal. I have been mainly working as a Flutter developer. I am here to learn and share and be part of this community.

Here is my first post
Simple Flutter Performance Tips to Build Faster Apps
dev.to/anju_sabharwal_8d38e86bc7/s...

Please read and provide your valuable feedback

Jess Lee The DEV Team • Nov 5 '25

Hello to all the new faces!!

Biscotti Diskette • Nov 11 '25

Hi! Thank you so much for having me!

Ben Halpern The DEV Team • Nov 10 '25

Welcome welcome!

Biscotti Diskette • Nov 11 '25

Thank you so much!

Judy Mosley • Nov 12 '25

Long-time subscriber, first-time contributor. I'm a QA Engineer who writes about Quality practices. I've been writing on Beehiiv for a while, but I really miss the engagement of the tech community. Hoping to get to know people! Feel free to share your latest interests!

Eesuola Opeyemi • Nov 6 '25

Hello everyone, My name is Peter I’m a Backend Developer, Customer Service Specialist, and UX Designer.

I’m currently learning TypeScript, and I’m skilled in Node.js/Express and PHP (Laravel). For databases, I work comfortably with both SQL and NoSQL.

I joined the dev community to learn, share my progress, and contribute by offering my experiences and insights as I grow in the field. I’m excited to connect, collaborate, and learn from others here.

Ekopteach • Jan 14

Hello techies 💪🏼🔥

I'm Ekopteach, a full stack web developer, accredited with up to 8 professional tech skills, social media manager, and content creator.

I joined DEV to share opinions, insights to contribute to this amazing tech community and to look forward in hosting other Devs either in livestreams, podcasts or anything.

Thank you all

Sairam G • Nov 6 '25

Hi👋, I’m Sairam, working as a solution consultant.

I work closely with founders and product teams to help shape their ideas into scalable software solutions from defining the right tech approach to supporting full-cycle implementation.

Over the years, I’ve collaborated with startups and enterprises across the US, Europe, and Australia to build web, mobile, and AI-driven products. What excites me most is understanding real business problems and figuring out how technology can make them work better.

Outside work, I enjoy exploring new startup models, product strategy, and how tech teams can scale efficiently.

Looking forward to learning from the builders here, sharing ideas, and contributing where I can! 🚀

Zara Palevani • Nov 11 '25

Good to see a fellow solution consultant here!

Ghie Cotcheza • Nov 9 '25

Hi! I’m Ghie, a software developer based in the Netherlands. I’m passionate about learning and always looking for ways to grow in my career. Platforms like this not only help me stay up to date with what’s happening in the tech world but also keep me inspired. Happy to be here! Keep learning en keep coding!

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Welcome Ghie!

Roger Freeman • Nov 6 '25

Thanks to all DEV folks for the welcome. I'm still getting educational help for all these wonderful things you people do. Please excuse my ignorance on subject matter, acronyms, etc.I just want to learn something about a groundbreaking technological achievement.Thanks again!𓉢

アダム・ジョンソン • Nov 10 '25

Hi Internet! I'm Adam. I joined the dev community to share what I've been learning, the struggles I've faced, and how I’ve solved them.

This is just the beginning of my career, so I’m looking forward to learning and growing together with all of you. Thanks!

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Hello Adam, Welcome to Dev community.

アダム・ジョンソン • Nov 12 '25

Thanks for the warm welcome, Freddie!

Andrey Dodonov • Nov 6 '25

Hi everybody!
I'm Andrey, embedded, web and blockchain engineer.
I've had a lot of itching to write down observations/ideas/reviews since long ago, now trying to find time to post at least some of them

Thomas Alling • Nov 8 '25

Hey everyone!

I’m Thomas, a full-stack developer and co-founder of Mementor, a digital marketing and development company in Norway.

I stumbled upon DEV while searching for a place to hang out with other developers and share ideas. I spend most of my time building SaaS tools, WordPress plugins, and all sorts of web projects.

Excited to be here, learn new stuff, and connect with like-minded people!

Munazza Aslam • Nov 10 '25

👋 Hey everyone! I'm Munazzah

I'm a UI/UX Designer with over 2 years of experience creating clean, user-friendly, and modern digital experiences.

I love transforming ideas into intuitive mobile apps and websites that not only look beautiful but also solve real-world problems.

Here on DEV, I’m excited to connect with other designers and developers, share my projects, and learn new design trends and techniques.

My Interests:

UI/UX Design

Web & Mobile App Design

Prototyping in Figma

Helena Nistorova • Nov 8 '25

Introduction of the company profile on J Sainsbury plc (commonly “Sainsbury’s”), tailored to your structure. You may need to adjust formatting and referencing to match your institution’s style.

1.1 Background / History of the Company
Company Name: J Sainsbury plc (trading as Sainsbury’s)
Location and Size: Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Sainsbury’s operates approximately 600 supermarkets and over 850 convenience stores across the UK. The business employs over 140,000 colleagues and serves millions of customers annually.
Founding Date and Key Events:
• The company’s origins date back to 1869, when John James Sainsbury and his wife Mary Ann opened their first dairy shop on 173 Drury Lane, London.
• Over the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the company expanded with multiple stores, introduced own brand products (for example “Red Label” tea in 1903) and built its retail identity.
• In 1950 the firm embraced the self service supermarket format (first large self service store in Croydon) which marked a shift in its retail model
• In more recent times, Sainsbury’s has made strategic shifts, investments in its value proposition (e.g., investing over £1 billion in price reductions over recent years) and leveraged its loyalty scheme and online/offline capabilities.
Mission / Vision:
Sainsbury’s purpose is captured succinctly as:
“We make good food joyful, accessible and affordable for everyone, every day.” This purpose guides the company’s core strategic pillars: focusing on quality, value and service, while placing “good food” at the heart of everything they do for customers, suppliers and communities.

1.2 Aim, Objectives and Research Questions
Aim:
To critically examine how Sainsbury’s has developed and positioned itself within the UK grocery retail sector, analyse how external environmental factors (political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental) influence its operations, and assess how the company’s strategies enable it to sustain competitive advantage and respond to change.
Objectives:

To review the historical development and growth trajectory of Sainsbury’s from its founding to the present day.
To identify and analyse key external environmental factors (via a PESTLE framework) impacting Sainsbury’s operations in the UK grocery market.
To evaluate how Sainsbury’s strategic choices (value pricing, convenience format, online integration, sustainability initiatives) align with the external environment and internal capabilities.
To propose recommendations for how Sainsbury’s might enhance its resilience and competitiveness in light of emerging trends and risks. Research Questions:
How has Sainsbury’s evolved since its founding in 1869, and what have been the major milestones in its growth?
What are the principal external environmental forces affecting Sainsbury’s current operations within the UK grocery sector?
How does Sainsbury’s respond strategically to the challenges and opportunities arising from the external environment?
What strategic actions should Sainsbury’s undertaken to strengthen its long term competitiveness given future market trends? ________________________________________ 1.3 Brief Overview of the External Environment (PESTLE Analysis) Below is a high level overview of the external macro environment in which Sainsbury’s operates. Each dimension (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental) is discussed to provide context for the company’s strategic challenges and opportunities. Political The political environment for Sainsbury’s is shaped by governmental policies on food retail, competition regulation, labour laws, taxation, and trade. As one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, Sainsbury’s must comply with policies aimed at fair competition and retail market oversight. Government initiated policies regarding minimum wage, national living wage, employment rights (holiday pay, part time workers) directly impact its cost base and workforce management. Furthermore, trade policies (particularly with respect to imports of foodstuffs and produce) can affect sourcing. Given the UK’s changing trade arrangements post Brexit, supermarkets face new customs checks, changing tariffs or non tariff barriers which may affect supply chain reliability and cost. In addition, local government planning regulations influence store location, expansion and redevelopment of retail space (store size, parking, environmental impact). Political pressure regarding food affordability, nutritional standards and public health can influence how supermarkets like Sainsbury’s price products, label nutritional information, or reduce promotions on unhealthy items. Sainsbury’s operates in an environment where political scrutiny over large retailers’ market power, treatment of suppliers and employment practices is high. For example, supermarkets are under public and political pressure to adopt fair practice codes with farmers, ensure supply chain transparency and improve corporate responsibility. Politically driven sugar taxes, plastic packaging regulations or waste disposal rules may also influence operational cost. In sum, the political environment presents both regulatory burdens (compliance cost, labour cost pressures) and opportunity (through government incentives for sustainable food production or community support initiatives). Sainsbury’s needs to maintain strong stakeholder engagement with regulators and adapt to policy changes proactively to mitigate risk and exploit opportunities. Economic Economic conditions in the UK have a direct impact on Sainsbury’s performance. Firstly, consumer purchasing power is a key lever: during periods of economic growth, households tend to spend more on goods including higher margin fresh and convenience items; conversely, in times of economic downturn or inflationary pressure, consumers shift to value formats, discount brands or reduce non essential spending. Recent UK grocery inflation has surged: for example, grocery price inflation rose to about 5.2 % in a four week period in July 2025, placing considerable pressure on households. For Sainsbury’s this means pressure on margins (input cost rises) and pressure to deliver value to retain customers. Exchange rate fluctuations impact the cost of imported goods, which can affect pricing and profitability. Cost of labour, energy, transportation, and property also contribute to the cost base; as wages increase, interest rates rise and business rates (property taxes) remain high, Sainsbury’s cost structure is challenged. Furthermore, the rise of discount chains and intensified price competition means that supermarkets must balance between value pricing and margin protection. Private label products (own brands) present opportunity: the growing popularity of own label goods gives Sainsbury’s scope to improve margins but also brings competitive pressure. According to market analyses, the UK grocery retail market is expected to grow in the coming years (e.g., by USD 56.2 billion from 2025–2029) driven by urbanisation and rising consumer spending, but the growth rate is modest (~3.8% CAGR) and competition remains fierce. For Sainsbury’s, economically the major challenges are inflation, cost containment, margin squeezing, and competitive pressure; major opportunities lie in value driven propositions, convenience formats, online channel growth, and private label strength. Social Social trends play a significant role in shaping Sainsbury’s retail strategy. Changing demographics (aging population in the UK), shifts in household composition (e.g., more single person households, working families), and evolving consumer lifestyles (busier schedules, demand for convenience) influence shopping behaviour. Social attitudes around health and wellness are increasingly important: consumers seek healthier food options, transparency in ingredients, ethical sourcing and convenience. Sainsbury’s has responded by integrating “healthy or better for you” products (for example the Aldi Price Match range claiming 75 % of products are “Healthy or Better for You” choices). Consumer expectations for convenience and digital experiences are rising online shopping, click & collect, home delivery, and the blending of physical and digital shopping are now mainstream. The Covid 19 pandemic accelerated these trends, making online grocery shopping a permanent part of the mix. The societal focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, reducing waste, and supporting local communities also places demand on large retailers like Sainsbury’s to act responsibly and transparently. Social media and consumer activism increase scrutiny over retailer practices around labour (supplier treatment, store staff), packaging waste, food waste and animal welfare. Moreover, consumer loyalty is shifting individual customers expect not just value and quality but meaning brands that align with their values. For Sainsbury’s this means the social environment presents both a risk (if the brand is seen as misaligned with social values) and an opportunity (to differentiate via sustainability, community engagement, healthier offerings, convenience and digital service). Sainsbury’s must continually monitor changes in societal behaviour, especially among younger shoppers, digitally savvy consumers and those demanding ethical credentials. Technological Technology is transforming the grocery retail sector and Sainsbury’s is subject to this wave of change. Key areas include digital commerce (online grocery, mobile apps, click and collect, home delivery), data analytics and loyalty platforms (such as Sainsbury’s Nectar programme), store automation (self service tills, smart baskets, scanning apps), supply chain technology (warehouse automation, robotics, forecasting algorithms) and omnichannel integration (seamless physical digital shopping). For example, industry commentary highlights that UK retailers are using robotics, AI enabled shelf cameras and predictive analytics to optimise operations and reduce costs. The UK grocery retail market report notes that automation, AI and digital integration are key growth drivers. For Sainsbury’s this means that staying ahead in technology is critical to maintain relevance and customer experience: improvements in checkout speed, online fulfilment efficiency, personalised offers, mobile shopping convenience and supply chain resilience are fundamental. On the flip side, technological change requires investment (capital, capability, systems), and there is a risk of disruption — from online pure players, discounters who adopt tech fast, or customer expectations outpacing retailer responses. Hence, the technological environment presents both opportunity (better service, cost efficiencies, differentiation) and risk (investment burden, system disruption, cyber security, digital skills gap). Legal The legal environment for Sainsbury’s comprises numerous laws and regulations: food safety and hygiene standards (UK and EU regulatory regimes), competition/antitrust law, employment and labour regulations (minimum wage, working time, rights of part time workers, health & safety), consumer protection (labelling, advertising, accuracy of information, fairness), data protection (GDPR/UK GDPR affecting online shopping, loyalty programmes), packaging and waste legislation (producer responsibility, plastic reduction mandates) and environmental regulation (which overlaps with environmental factor). Additionally, retail property and lease arrangements are subject to commercial law, business rates, health and safety law (especially in store operations and logistic hubs), and regulatory compliance in financial services (where relevant, given Sainsbury’s past non food and banking interests). A failure to comply with legal standards can lead to regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and increased cost (for example food safety failings or data breaches). For Sainsbury’s, being a large public company listed in the UK, corporate governance, transparency, and regulatory reporting obligations are significant. Furthermore, legal changes (e.g., employment law reforms, minimum wage hikes, business rate reforms) can impact cost structure and operational flexibility. In short, the legal factor is a constant operational reality—one that shapes strategic decisions around store format, supply chain contracts, digital services and employment policies. Environmental Environmental considerations have become increasingly central to Sainsbury’s strategy and to the grocery retail industry as a whole. Issues such as climate change, carbon emissions reduction, energy efficiency in stores, packaging waste, food waste, sustainable sourcing (of meat, fish, produce), biodiversity impact, and transportation/logistic emissions are now core concerns. The UK grocery retail market analysis highlights that sustainability and responsible consumption are key growth drivers and differentiators. For Sainsbury’s, this means adopting sustainable operations: reducing plastic packaging, sourcing responsibly, engaging with farmers and suppliers to lower environmental footprint, using renewable energy in stores, and minimising food waste. By aligning with environmental goals, Sainsbury’s can enhance its brand value, meet consumer expectations and mitigate regulatory risks (for instance forthcoming packaging oriented regulation or carbon tax frameworks). On the other hand, failing to act or being perceived as lagging peers can harm reputation and invite regulatory/regulatory scrutiny or activist pressure. The environmental dimension thus acts as both a strategic opportunity (value driven differentiation, cost savings via energy efficiency, stronger supplier relationships) and a challenge (investment cost, complex supply chain transformation, risk of non compliance or brand damage).

Moshood Abdulkarim • Nov 6 '25

Hello, I'm Moshood Abdulkarim, Frontend developer, UI/UX and graphic designer. I joined this wonderful community in order to contribute and also learn from creative minds here. I look forward to exploring the platform. Thank you!

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Hello Adam, Welcome to Dev community. You are at the right place to explore new ideas.

Rajesh Ambigapathy • Nov 6 '25

Hi Rajesh here, started college in Computer Science and ended up in physics cause I hated the numerical analysis Prof. Now in the game 25 years after having written my last line of code. Thank you vibe coding agent! 😀

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

welcome Rajesh!

Outdated Dev • Nov 6 '25

Hey dev.to community! 👋

Hello I'm Daniel Urdaneta a Senior Software Engineer, with a lot of background on the .net stack.

I came up with the name because I'm an outdated software engineer (aren't we all?) who's been through the burnout cycle and lived to tell the tale. After years of trying to keep up with every new framework, library, and "best practice" that comes out, I've learned something important: we're all outdated, and that's okay.

I'm here to share what I've learned from my personal and professional experience; the good, the bad, and the "why did I do that?" moments. I'll be writing about code quality, best practices (theory vs being pragmatic), and the lessons I've picked up along the way, all while trying to stay updated in the overwhelming dev world (just like everyone else).

Looking forward to learning from this amazing community and hopefully contributing something useful. Let's grow together! 🚀

Biscotti Diskette • Nov 11 '25

Cheers! Looking forward to reading about your experiences.

Raf Vantongerloo • Nov 11 '25

Hi! I'm Raf Vantongerloo, engineer (electromechanical, not software) currently learning React and NextJS. A lot of plans, too little time.
I released two small "test" products already, to learn about distribution. Now focusing on building a SaaS. Hoping to learn a lot here. :)

Ghanie-dedsec • Nov 7 '25

Hello world!
I'm Eoghan. I work in sales for an open-source WAF. Curiosity brought me here, where I'd like to learn more about developing and deploying apps. I already have experience with HTML and CSS, but would like to go further with Python.
Happy to join y'all here!

Saksham • Nov 10 '25

i am saksham from India working as frontend dev primarily using reactjs and nextjs. I usually build the re-usable components which can be integrated in the multiple UI's. Also i actively take part in designing the frontend systems. I have been doing this for almost 2 years.

Biscotti Diskette • Nov 10 '25

Hi everybody!

I'm Biscotti Diskette, a cybersecurity professional working in purple team operations. I am bridging offensive security and defensive detection.

My background is in penetration testing and offensive security (OSCP certified), and I recently transitioned to blue team work to see the defense side. Now I'm using my understanding of how attacks work to better detect them.

Currently learning malware analysis and reverse engineering. Planning to share writeups on purple team tactics, tool development, and detection strategies.

Looking forward to learning from this community and contributing where I can! Happy to help where I can.

Frank Bwalya • Nov 5 '25

Hey everyone! I’m Frank Bwalya, a Software Engineering student exploring the vast world of development — from APIs to automation.

My interests include data migration tools, API module integration, communication systems, and mobile application development.

I’m still fairly new to the developer ecosystem, but I’m deeply driven to learn, build, and contribute to real-world projects and open-source tools.

You’ll see me sharing insights from my learning journey — practical projects, experiments with APIs, and automation tools that boost productivity.

I’m excited to grow, collaborate, and exchange ideas with this amazing Dev community. Let’s build and learn together!

Vaisheshika Mishra • Nov 8 '25

Hi, I’m Vaisheshika Mishra — a high school student with a strong passion for technology and coding. I joined the DEV community to expand my knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals, and share my projects and learning journey with others.

My latest project focuses on developing a financial tracking website designed to help individuals who are new to investing and money management.

Rei lemo • Nov 8 '25

hello

I am rei lemo , from rural northeastern part of india, in arunachal pradesh, 19 years old.
wanna live a remote impactful dev life( my dreams)

I have no degrees, just some 0 level It diploma on software, so now currently self learning

wish me luck 🤧

tribal • Nov 9 '25

goodluck bro you'll need it

Ian Tepoot • Nov 8 '25

Hey!
Building cognitive architecture for AI systems. Solo founder . Interested in substrate coordination, epistemic integrity in AI, and why observation beats decomposition for probabilistic systems.

Looking forward to sharing technical work here and reading some interesting technical posts!

Qiyuan Chen • Nov 10 '25

Hi everyone, I'm Qiyuan Chen, a software engineer based in the UK, and I work primarily with React and Typescript.

I'm excited to join this community to learn from others, and contribute what I can. 😊

Feel free to message me if you're looking to connect!

Leonardo Trujillo • Nov 6 '25

Hey everyone 👋😊
I'm Leo, a frontend dev from Mexico. I’ve been coding for a while now (React, Next.js, TypeScript) and recently decided to start writing here to share my experience — from small mistakes that taught me a lot to performance tricks I wish I’d known earlier.

I’ll be posting weekly about React, performance, and building better web experiences.

Glad to join the DEV community!

Daniel Algo • Dec 22 '25

Hi, Leonardo.
I want to learn more about you.
I am looking forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Thank you.

Julián Andrés Rodríguez Escobar • Nov 7 '25

Hi, I'm Julian, middle senior mobile app developer, currently working as lead of a small team.

I joined the DEV community to learn new things and contribute with experiences and tech tips to makes mobile app developers journeys enjoyable.

guo hua • Nov 8 '25

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m an indie dev building iCtrl-c, an AI-powered copy & paste tool that:

Instantly transforms or extracts anything you copy.
Automates repetitive copy-paste tasks with “Flows”.

I joined this community to learn from other makers, since I’ve run into many challenges while building and promoting my tool, and I’m also hope to share some of my own experiences and insights — maybe they can help others too.

Yagho Miguel • Nov 7 '25

Hey there! I'm Yagho, from Brazil.

I found this community while looking for a place to learn new things and share ideas. I'm really passionate about front-end development, but I'm also diving into the world of machine learning.

A fun fact: when I'm not coding or studying, I'm almost certainly watching movies. I'm a huge cinema buff!

Mikhail Andreev • Nov 9 '25

Hi everyone!
I’m Mikhail, a web designer and maker focused on creating clean, responsive templates for professionals and small businesses.
Excited to join this community, learn from others, and share a bit of my experience in structure, usability, and design systems.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Paulo Pereira • Nov 9 '25

👋 Hey, I’m Paulo.
I’m an Android engineer, recently started creating my own products and trying to build things that make life a bit easier.

To be honest, I joined because I have been struggling to get feedback lately.
Hopefully I will meet some nice people here to chat and exchange ideas. :]

Marsh Meg • Nov 11 '25

Hey everyone! I’m Marsh Meg. Just started exploring Voice AI tech and recently got hands-on with Neyox AI Voice Agents. It’s amazing how naturally they handle conversations! Excited to learn, share, and connect with other AI enthusiasts here.

Shuvranshu Sekhar Sahoo • Nov 9 '25

I'm Shuvranshu Sekhar Sahoo, I Am Computer Science & Engineering Student.

I joined the DEV community in order to contribute to the community and to learn new things.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Siva • Nov 9 '25

Hi, I'm Siva just another IT guy in the neighborhood.

I joined the DEV community to learn about how to improve my knowledge better than their are and I like to think that I already covered the standard know how's to better my knowledge than they are. And wish to know and learn about it if I already don't know about it.

"Better late than never, I think"

I hope to learn many more new and old things to better my knowledge from everyone here, Sincerely.

Royshell • Nov 5 '25

Hi everyone, I’m Roy Shell - full-stack engineer and dev consultant, Vue lover, and part-time sommelier.

I like clean code, bold flavors, and projects that tell a story.
Currently contributing to open-source projects - and always happy to share ideas and to be a part of a communitty

Jess Lee The DEV Team • Nov 5 '25

Part-time sommelier! Neat.

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25 • Edited

Hello, I am Freddie Barron Holmes, Found of Secure Data Consulting a manage service across sub-Sahara Africa, I am also an OEM platform integrator for HPE, DELL, IBM Oracle sun systems. I joined the dev community to learned new technology share my past and present experience as a platform systems integrator for the last 16 years. Meeting new people with diverse background in new IT world is my passion.

Allen • Nov 12 '25 • Edited

Hey everyone, I'm Allen - a mid-level software engineer and came here to learn and share what I'm learning. Was originally looking for a place to blog about things I learn but am also interested in the community aspect here.

Tyler Young • Nov 9 '25 • Edited

Hi all! I'm Tyler, I build web apps, APIs, and automation tools. Been diving into AI integrations lately and working on an open-source project called Guardrail Layer. Excited to learn and share with everyone here!

Currently a full stack engineer at Barun, a solar company

Sania Fernandes • Nov 9 '25

Hello, I am Sania Fernandes, a fresher as of now. Currently , I am a student intern at WeDidit foundation- as a content writer.

I will be sharing more about the foundation I am a part of and it's work, so stay tuned for that!

Jarod Rossini • Nov 10 '25

Hi everyone !
I'm Jarod Rossini, a Full Stack Engineer.
I transform ideas into high-performance web and mobile applications using mainly :
-> Laravel, PHP, ReactJS, TypeScript

My latest personal project is a clicker/idle game running on a game engine I built from scratch with vanilla JavaScript

I joined DEV for the community and to learn more about development

CBE App • Nov 10 '25

Hi everyone,

I build AI-powered tools at CBE and want to improve reliability, observability, and UX for time-pressed users. I’m here to learn from fellow devs about designing reliable AI, crafting UX that respects users’ time, and deploying high‑performance, efficient systems that scale.

I’m especially interested in model safety, low-latency deployments, and practical testing strategies for education apps.

Pranav • Nov 11 '25

I’m Pranav, a software engineer with over 13 years of experience building scalable and secure applications. I’m here to learn new technologies, connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, and stay updated on the latest trends.

Looking forward to engaging with you all!

Freddie HOLMES • Nov 11 '25

Welcome Pranav

Abhay Singh • Nov 10 '25

Hello Everyone!
I’m Abhay Singh Rajput from India — a passionate Software Engineer currently working on personal projects and strengthening my skills in Data Structures and Algorithms to prepare for top tech opportunities.

I enjoy building scalable, user-focused solutions using modern technologies and constantly exploring new tools to enhance my development workflow.

I’m eager to share my journey within the tech community, exchange knowledge, and grow alongside like-minded professionals.

Kat Keilty • Nov 10 '25

I joined Dev to try and help organize my thoughts and document my learning experiences. I come from a process improvement background, but through software implementation projects, business intelligence, and data analysis needs I have needed more and more technical knowledge.

I have a very broad skill set, I'd like to keep working on depth and experience, especially with tools I don't work with regularly.

I am also trying to learn French, and have a special interest in language "quirks" (ask me about frenglish excel)

Biscotti Diskette • Nov 11 '25

I would be curious about your language learning methods. I tried learning Thai and went through an entire "course" on LingoDeer but none of stuck. Just curious.

Aashutosh Bairagi • Nov 11 '25

I am Aashutosh Bairagi , a 2nd year tech student , Enhancing my MERN stack skills as well as looking forward to excel Devops,Cloud and Artificial Intelligence.
I Joined the DEV Community to Learn from fellow and experienced developers and programmers.
Thank You !

Sofiane Boutgajouft • Nov 7 '25

Hi everyone,
I’m Sofiane. I recently joined the community and I’m looking forward to connecting with developers and discovering new ideas.

I work on trading automation and software development, and I’m here to share, learn, and exchange with people who enjoy building useful products.

Glad to be here.

TENISHA • Nov 11 '25

Hello people....
I am Tenisha from India. I am an undergraduate student
I worked in bi0s. Currently a part of ACM(cyber).
I here to know about the community and have some to learn and find some opportunities to contribute from my side.
Thank you

RabbitJumping • Nov 6 '25

Hi everyone! Happy to be part of this great community.

Via Oktavia • Nov 6 '25

Main di jo 777 selalu dapet gede!

Rafał Madziar • Nov 5 '25

Hai sup

Micheal Slyderink • Nov 5 '25

Hi, I'm Micheal CTO from Bennett Financials been diving deep these days building out our own LLM and AI Agents to automate the business.

Cheze • Nov 6 '25

I'm cheze, a high school programmer.

I know HTML and all of the related languages.

I like gd and also I write short stories sometimes

Anas Dharar • Nov 6 '25

I am Anas Dharar, a not so ordinary B.Tech student from India. Joined this dev community to read and write. Currently learning django and react.

Shibendra Kumar Upadhyay • Nov 7 '25

hiii anas , my self shibendra kumar upadhyay . i am from lucknow . i am currently work in duplex technologies . i have 10 years experience in software development . if you want know something about react js development then you connect with me . i am suggest better ideas for your topic .

Tom-Kwon • Nov 6 '25

I'm Tom Kwon, a software engineer and founder at Idea Maker. I joined the DEV community to contribute, share knowledge, and keep learning new things.

Gmail Kerja • Nov 6 '25

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Osmar Abel Rosa • Nov 11 '25

hello

Austine Samuel • Nov 11 '25

I'm Austin Samuel, beginner in cyber security

Zarko Nikolic • Nov 6 '25

Hi everyone, I am software engineer with most experience in C# and .NET, React.js and Flutter. Hope to find some people willing to network and create something awesome. :D

Shibendra Kumar Upadhyay • Nov 7 '25

hiii zarko ,
your profile is very interesting , i want a discussion with you for your work.

Shin • Nov 6 '25

I'm Shin, i want to learn coding so i could actually find a future job, i'm really excited to join DEV and get help from others

Oladepo rokeeb • Nov 11 '25

I’m Oladepo Rokeeb Olayinka, interested in Coding to become a blockchain developer, I’m looking for a person that can be my model and work with me to make my dream come true.

Antonio Bojorges • Nov 6 '25

Hi all,
Frustrated dev here, PM by chance, dev by heart.
From MX, in the US.

shelly • Nov 11 '25

Heyyy, im a self taught frontend(mostly) programmer, started not long ago and i think its going well, i like creating. hope to make friends or work together, basically the same thing😅

Rajvi Sheth • Nov 7 '25

Hey, I’m a Sr. Digital Strategist at Technostacks, I focus on driving brand growth through innovative strategies, data-driven campaigns, and meaningful content.

Mohammed Tasin • Nov 7 '25

i'm Mohammad Tasin , junior full stack web developer.

I joined the DEV community in learn new things.

Image Optimizer Pro • Nov 7 '25

Hello everyone

Cassion • Nov 7 '25

I'm Cassion, Data scientist and prospective AI engineer...
Looking to connect, learn & Grow

Meerim Nurman • Nov 12 '25

Hi all! I'm Meerim Nurman, a Test Automation Engineer based in Chicago.
I joined the DEV community to contribute my experience and expand my skills through collaboration and learning.

MANACOP, VEN ANDREI MALABANAN • Nov 12 '25

Hola!, Im Andrei Manacop, aspiring web developer. Im currently here looking for a community of a developers that i can connect, and help me grow, Im looking forward with all you, Thank you!!