The latest articles on DEV Community by Keoni07 (@keoni07). https://dev.to/keoni07 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3951132%2Fbc262317-d132-4061-885a-50f67d4681ed.png https://dev.to/keoni07 en Keoni07 Mon, 25 May 2026 17:28:46 +0000 https://dev.to/keoni07/looking-for-fairly-serious-us-based-beginners-to-studycode-together-python-backend-web-dev-4lgi https://dev.to/keoni07/looking-for-fairly-serious-us-based-beginners-to-studycode-together-python-backend-web-dev-4lgi <p>Hey everyone, <br> I’m a self-taught programmer based in the U.S. currently focusing on backend engineering with Python (building practical automation scripts, working with databases, and APIs). My ultimate goal is to build a solid portfolio and network my way into a junior software engineering role. </p> <p>I just set up a brand new, structured community Discord server to act as a focused study room. Large servers are too crowded, so I want to build a smaller, dedicated team where we can actually collaborate.</p> <p>About the group: </p> <p>Time Zone: I am in Eastern Standard Time, so ideally in the same time zone, but I'm studying full-time, so I will be open to communication with people further away. </p> <p>The Focus: Moving past basic syntax tutorials and actually building things. Whether you are learning Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, or SQL, all types of developers are welcome so we can eventually build full-stack projects together. Basically centered around Beginner to Intermediate coders. </p> <p>Security: To keep things safe and friendly from spam bots, there is a quick "Apply to Join" questionnaire when you enter. No trolling or taking answers from others without permission will be tolerated. </p> <p>If you are a serious beginner trying to grind toward a tech job and want a smaller accountability team, click the link below to join our community server!<br> </p> <div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__body"> <h2 class="fs-xl lh-tight"> <a href="https://discord.com/invite/CejDpkcEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link"> Programming Group </a> </h2> <p class="truncate-at-3"> Check out the Programming Group community on Discord - hang out with 1 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat. </p> <div class="color-secondary fs-s flex items-center"> <img alt="favicon" class="c-embed__favicon m-0 mr-2 radius-0" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Fassets%2Ffavicon.ico" width="256" height="256"> discord.com </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>TL;DR: Brand new, organized Discord community for serious U.S. coding beginners/intermediates (Python, Web Dev, SQL). Focus is on building portfolio projects, networking, and career prep (GitHub/LinkedIn/Degrees). Direct message me or comment below for the invite link!</p> beginners discuss python career