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Hi everyone
I found dev.to around a week ago, saw some really interesting posts, and the community is really nice so far from an outsider perspective. going to start posting here and become a part of the community, hopefully. Anyway, this is my very first interaction activity here, so again, hello everyone, and looking forward to learning and growing with everyone.
Hello, Syed. Welcome to the community! Glad you like what you have seen. Hope to read some of your own posts soon!
Hey Richard, I just published my first post yesterday.
Thanks for the heads-up, Syed. Ah, a post about DNS - nice! Always meant to look into alternative DNS resolvers but wanted to know more about DNS first, so really enjoyed your post.
Thanks for reading and hope it was informative
It was indeed! I'm also sure that I will refer to it again in the future.
am upcoming web developer
Same
A quick observation on Dev Team here:
As a newcomer to Dev community - I was checking this Welcome thread. Noticed one thing. The Dev Moderator and Team (and of course the community) is responding to majority of new comments. That is simply great! 👍
About me:
As of my intro here - I will opt for the shortest and most famous introduction used by all developers around the world (irrespective of nationality, color, caste or creed):
I joined here to give occasional updates from my side. I hope that those will add something of value, and some smile to the readers.
May this new year be filled with peace, happiness and progress for all.
And of course, filled with coffee powered🍵 coding sessions💻!
Welcome to the DEV Community, Priyabrata. Hello World, indeed! Look forward to reading those updates! Peace and safe journey!
@richardpascoe Thank you!
Noticing the same thing.Now that's what make you feel part of a community, not just a client!
@fabsalvadori True!👍
Hello Everyone ,
Thank you for the warm welcome!
I’m Ahmed, a math teacher and tutor with over 15 years of teaching experience. My coding journey started as a way to support my students better, but it quickly grew into a real passion. I began with HTML and CSS, then moved into JavaScript and Python, and from there into data analysis, machine learning, and AI.
I enjoy building small practical projects, fixing bugs, and understanding how things work under the hood rather than just using libraries blindly. I’m especially interested in web development, Python-based projects, and learning in public by sharing what I discover along the way.
I’m excited to be part of DEV, connect with other developers, and contribute to the community.
Happy coding,
Ahmed Anter Elsayed
Greetings, Ahmed. Welcome to the DEV Community. In regard to your coding journey, it is somewhat similar to where I want mine to be, so I look forward to reading more about it in the future!
Thank you so much, Ritchard — I really appreciate your kind words.
These days I’m mostly working on small educational web apps, Python-based data analysis workflows, and experimenting with simple machine learning models using real-world datasets. I enjoy keeping things practical and learning by building.
I’m looking forward to sharing more and learning from your journey as well. Glad to connect with you here on DEV!
Thanks for the lovely reply, Ahmed. Great to hear about some of the things that you are currently undertaking. One of the many reasons I decided on Python was, as a former amateur astronomer, I would love to scrap local weather data and build up an idea of how many clear nights I have at my current location. This is just one example of course. Lots of other projects in mind!
That sounds amazing, Ritchard! I love how you’re combining Python with something you’re passionate about — tracking clear nights is such a cool and practical project.
I’ve always enjoyed projects that connect coding with real-world data too — lately I’ve been experimenting with educational web apps and small machine learning models using real datasets.
I’d be very interested to hear how your weather-scraping project develops — maybe we can exchange ideas or insights along the way. Excited to follow your journey here on DEV!
Thanks, Ahmed. I believe if you can combine a project with a passion then you're more likely to see it through to completion. At the very least, you'll never be short of drive. Your own projects sound fascinating - look forward to hearing more in time.
Indeed, I have a 100 Days of Python course coming up, which I hope will act as an ideal launchpad for my own projects. Will be nice to become Pythonic once again!
Very well said, Ritchard — I completely agree. When a project is tied to a real passion, motivation comes naturally and finishing it feels meaningful rather than forced.
The 100 Days of Python course sounds like a solid launchpad, especially for building momentum and rediscovering that “Pythonic” way of thinking. I’ve found those structured challenges really helpful for turning ideas into habits.
Wishing you all the best with it — I’m sure some great projects will come out of that journey. Looking forward to following your progress here on DEV!
Thank you, Ahmed, once again. I will certainly be posting about my progress with 100 Days of Python when I start later this month.
Equally, I look forward to reading more about your own journey and experiences.
Hi everyone!
I'm Ali, currently pivoting from 8 years in System Integration to Cloud Security Architecture.
I joined DEV to document my learning journey ("learning in public") and share my notes on Kubernetes Security, Policy-as-Code (diving into Kyverno right now!), and AI Guardrails.
Looking forward to connecting with fellow cloud enthusiasts and builders!
Hello Ali,
Nice to connect with you!
I’m Fariha Nizam, currently preparing for CKA and planning to move on to CKS next to strengthen my Kubernetes security expertise.
Since you’re already diving deep into Kubernetes Security, Policy-as-Code (Kyverno), and AI guardrails, I’d really appreciate any tips, learning strategies, or resources (books, labs, repos, blogs) you recommend, especially things that helped you bridge the gap from ops/system integration into cloud security architecture.
Looking forward to learning from your journey and connecting further.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Fariha,
Great to connect with you!
Tackling CKA and CKS is a massive goal , respect for that.
To be 100% transparent with you: I am currently right in the middle of that pivot myself. I come from a classic Ops/SysAdmin background (8 years) and I'm currently formalizing my transition into Cloud Security & Architecture.
Since we are on the same path, here is what is working for me right now to 'bridge the gap':
Hands-on over Theory:
I rely heavily on labs. I just finished some Azure/Cloud rooms on TryHackMe.
It forces you to think like an attacker, which helps massive with the defensive architecture.
The Ops Advantage: Don't underestimate your background. Understanding how systems break (Ops) is 80% of understanding how to secure them. I use my 'old' knowledge of Linux and Networking daily.
For Policy-as-Code: I'm treating it as 'Guardrails, not Gates'. I’m currently looking into how Kyverno can enforce security without killing developer velocity.
I even was crazy enough to connect with Kubernetes Amabsadors on Linkedin and ask her questions. Don´t be afraid to use Linkedin as a Networking tool and connect and message people.
Everyone welcomed me with open arms. In fact I messaged a guy from AWS directly and based on his answers I created my second blog post here.
I haven't curated a full blog list yet, but I share my daily learnings here and on LinkedIn.
Let’s definitely stay in touch and I’d love to hear how your CKA exam goes!
Hope it helps. If you have any questions let me know
Best, Ali
Hi Ali,
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and tips, it’s really inspiring!
A little about me: I’m originally an artist, masters degree in fine Arts, run my business and I’ve also worked in management roles, as a Procurement Manager and BDM in Saudi Arabia.
Over the past two years, I’ve transitioned into tech, learning full-stack development with Python, Next.js, TypeScript, Docker, and agentic AI.
Now I’m moving into Kubernetes, preparing for CKA first, and then planning to follow up with CKS.
I’m currently following a theory-first approach to build a strong foundation, alongside small hands-on labs to gently apply what I learn. This helps me gradually open up my mind to experiment and use Kubernetes according to my needs.
I’ve been reading Nigel Poulton’s Kubernetes book and Liz Rice’s CKS book, they’re absolute gold mines! Learning the core mechanisms alongside security measures has been amazing, and seeing how concepts interact with security constraints gives a really deep understanding.
Your advice on hands-on labs, Kyverno, and networking is super helpful, I’ll definitely incorporate that as I progress. Looking forward to exchanging notes and learning from your experiences as we move forward on this journey!
Best,
Fariha
Glad I could help.
Apply as much hands on stuff as you can. I learn the most when building and breaking stuff
Do small things daily and the knowledge will compound
Glad we met here ! Let’s keep exchanging thoughts
Hi everyone! 👋
I’m a Computer Scientist and Game Developer driven by a deep passion for technology. My interests are quite broad — I love diving into everything from Fullstack development and Computer Networking to the creative challenges of Game Dev. For me, there's something fascinating about how all these layers of technology connect.
I’m excited to join the community, and for my first comment here, I’d love to share my very first post! It’s about a project that was very special to me: the restoration of an old survival horror game from 2001. It was a great way to combine my love for gaming with some deep-dive engineering.
dev.to/gustavolr548/resurrecting-a...
Looking forward to learning from you all and sharing more about my journey!
Greetings to you, Gustavo. Welcome to the community here at DEV. Look forward to reading more about your journey and the vast experience you have so obviously gained!
As for your first post - incredbile. With regard to the subject matter, well, a true labour of love! I will be going back to the piece a few times I am sure, in order to take it all in.
Greetings, @richardpascoe !
Thank you for your comment and for taking an interest in my post. Please take your time reading it, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!
I will indeed - have it saved to my Reading List!
I arrived here about 10 years ago through Hacktoberfest, I think. I loved the place, despite the strange people, but it was clean. (Just kidding). Thank you to everyone who makes this community fantastic! I'll try to post more this year 👀.
Hello, Ruan. Amazing that you've spent a decade here! I look forward to seeing some more posts from you during 2026 perhaps. Hacktoberfest and Advent of Code are two things I'd like to tackle this year, if I gain enough experience before they come around!
Hello everyone!
I'm excited to join the Dev.to community!
Who I am
I'm a developer passionate about:
What I'm working on
Currently building Flare - a deployment tool for Raspberry Pi and edge devices. Got tired of SSH-ing into multiple Pis to update apps, so I built a tool that auto-discovers devices and deploys in one command.
But that's just the start. I'm planning to share:
My philosophy
What to expect
I'll be writing about:
Let's connect!
I'm looking forward to:
If you're into Linux, hardware hacking, or just love building things that run on tiny computers - let's connect!
Currently working on: Flare and my own git server
Welcome to the DEV Community, Kazilsky! Great to see someone else passionate about privacy, Linux, and ARM devices. I’m also running a Raspberry Pi 4, and have a couple of Linux distros running on my laptops. Flare sounds like a fantastic tool - I’m looking forward to reading your posts and learning more!
Thanks! I've already posted information about it :)
Indeed! Currently reading about it in your Deploy to Raspberry Pi in One Command post!
Hi everyone, Parteek this side. Just joined this dev community a week ago, really liked here. Currently building an AI tool for developers. Hope to make some impact for community in future by building something useful.
Hey everyone 👋
I’m Siddharth, founder at CIZO. I work on building production-grade AI systems—especially where real-world constraints matter more than demos.
Here to share lessons from shipping, and to learn from the community as well.
Hi everyone!
I'm an AI engineer currently obsessed with giving long-term memory to AI agents... mostly because I have terrible memory myself, so I'm trying to compensate!
I'm here to chat about RAG, system architectures, and to see if my code can remember things better than I do. Nice to meet you all!
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