The neophyte developer's story of creating a product (2)

Manimaran K V — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:59:24 +0000

This episode is a continuation of this story.

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I've arrived at my workplace. The group has a lot of life and energy. I had an excellent conversation with the team members. There are a variety of experience levels among the team members. During the induction, the moderator asked me, "Hey Harsha! Where do you see yourself in 5 years? ". All of us who joined the company as new hires are asked this question.

I replied "I want to develop a revolutionary product" . Everyone gave me an astonished look. "What revolutionary product are you going to develop?" inquired the moderator. "I'm not sure yet. However, I'll create something innovative", I claimed. Everyone appreciated my confidence.

I was overwhelmed. However, I'm not sure how, where, or what to start with. I've fallen victim to the same inquiry trap once more. A man is sitting on the window rail in the meeting room corner, peering at me. I had never met him before, so I couldn't recall his identity. After the induction was over, the man approached me and said, "Hey Champ! "What's your name?". "Harsha," I said while grinning broadly.

He inquired, "Have you decided what to develop?" I looked confused as I answered, "Yeah, I have an idea, but I'm not sure how to start developing it." "Don't think about how to do," he continued, "Better think about what to do." observing my puzzled expression. I didn't spend any time at all after listening to this; instead, I said, "Would you help me in developing it?" I should have given it another minute. However, I was asking the question out of sheer enthusiasm at the time.

Fortunately, the guy responded, "Bring me your idea," showing enough patience to control my excitement. I'll support you in realizing the concept." Fantastic, my question received the anticipated response. I now have to clarify what I intend to develop.

Abhimanyu, one of my best friends from college, called me out of the blue. He gave me a call to wish me luck on my first day of work. From the day I arrived at college, Abhimanyu and I shared a room. Although he holds a degree in mechanical engineering, his interest in social work has grown as a result of a guest lecture by our district's District Superintendent of Police. So he made the decision to sit for the UPSC exams in order to join the IPS.

To be continued...

The neophyte developer's story of creating a product (1)

Manimaran K V — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:03:59 +0000

Fantastic. Hearing the bells of an ancient temple while commuting to work in a city shrouded in a gentle, foggy haze where sunshine dances on mild days is a sign of good luck. Are you curious to know which Indian city it is. None other than Bangalore. Whoa, hold on! hearing the bells from an old temple. Which one is it? I hear the voice in your thoughts. There isn't any old temple like that. I should have said that I'm listening to a lovely song on my headphones while I'm on the road.

We are matching to run alongside the world in its quick phase. The city's traffic jams serve as a reminder to us that life doesn't always require us to move quickly. The bus driver is fighting to pull the air-conditioned bus through the massive traffic congestion, inch by inch, but I'm listening to a gorgeous retro music that was masterfully constructed to distract me from the madness.

I suddenly realized that something is keeping me from being in this crazy circumstance even if it is happening. Sure enough, that is the music. In our technological age, where cutting-edge technology penetrates every aspect of life. However, I can listen to a song on a straightforward music application that helps me maintain my current stage of life without having outside influences interfere.

It's my first day at work, where bright minds from technical institutes collaborate to create something that unexpectedly and meaningfully helps people. I feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what the future holds.

Considering the music player app, despite the fact that it is loaded with advertisements. Your prediction for the application is correct. It is the same application. I'm making use of their freemium plan. So I adjusted to their annoying in-between-ads to upgrade my plan to premium. Since the owner of the application benefits financially, I don't mind hearing their advertisements. Still, it helps me avoid the tension.

That's what I'm going to build, I've decided. I'm not planning to develop a music application just because I'm building something similar. It means my determination to develop a product that would improve people's lives.

Oh no! What product should I create on right now? How people will benefit from it. Will the people necessarily find it useful? Will the public approve it? Aw, but these questions are taking up all of my mind.

To be continued...

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The neophyte developer's story of creating a product (2)

The neophyte developer's story of creating a product (1)