The latest articles on DEV Community by Code With Logs (@code_withlogs_15bb21d46a). https://dev.to/code_withlogs_15bb21d46a https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3993389%2F53438e90-df05-4c33-89fe-ae3a171f5e39.png https://dev.to/code_withlogs_15bb21d46a en Code With Logs Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:49:36 +0000 https://dev.to/code_withlogs_15bb21d46a/starting-my-journey-on-dev-community-as-a-mern-stack-developer-3ihf https://dev.to/code_withlogs_15bb21d46a/starting-my-journey-on-dev-community-as-a-mern-stack-developer-3ihf <p>Hello DEV Community 👋</p> <p>I’m Zeeshan Zakir, a MERN Stack Developer with a strong passion for building scalable web applications and turning ideas into real-world products.</p> <p>After spending years working with modern JavaScript technologies and building multiple projects, I’ve reached a point where I want to actively share my journey, experiences, and lessons with the developer community here.</p> <p>Why I’m Here</p> <p>Like most developers, my journey started with curiosity—how websites work, how data flows, and how full applications are built from scratch.</p> <p>Over time, I moved deeper into the MERN stack:</p> <p>MongoDB for flexible data modeling<br> Express.js for backend architecture<br> React.js for dynamic and responsive UI<br> Node.js for scalable server-side development</p> <p>Now, my focus is not just coding—but building real products that solve problems and generate value.</p> <p>What I’m Currently Working On</p> <p>I’m currently building two main projects:</p> <ol> <li> <a href="https://codewithlogs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CodeWithLogs</a> (A Blogging Platform)</li> </ol> <p>A platform where developers can share knowledge, tutorials, and real-world experiences.</p> <ol> <li>Service-Based Web Platform</li> </ol> <p>A solution-focused platform where I aim to offer development services and grow it into a startup.</p> <p>Both projects are part of my long-term goal:<br> 👉 Turning my skills into a sustainable tech business.</p> <p>What You Can Expect From Me</p> <p>On this profile, I’ll be sharing:</p> <p>Real-world MERN stack development experiences<br> Project architecture breakdowns<br> Authentication, APIs, and system design concepts<br> Lessons learned from building and scaling projects<br> Startup journey updates (wins + failures included)</p> <p>I strongly believe that sharing knowledge is one of the best ways to grow as a developer—not just technically, but professionally as well.</p> <p>Final Thoughts</p> <p>This is just the beginning of my journey on DEV Community.</p> <p>I’m here to learn, contribute, and connect with amazing developers around the world. If you're also building something interesting, feel free to connect or share your thoughts.</p> <p>Let’s grow together 🚀</p> <p>— Zeeshan Zakir</p> webdev beginners discuss community