The latest articles on DEV Community by Segun Arulogun Gabriel (@shigosag). https://dev.to/shigosag 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%2F684140%2F6e3db81f-202f-4b4f-bfba-183f403bedd6.jpg https://dev.to/shigosag en Segun Arulogun Gabriel Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:43:54 +0000 https://dev.to/shigosag/my-github-repository-and-portfolio-projects-shigosag-2k39 https://dev.to/shigosag/my-github-repository-and-portfolio-projects-shigosag-2k39 <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F992i0eh9brggryl3vqea.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F992i0eh9brggryl3vqea.png" alt=" " width="800" height="800"></a>I’ve been building and experimenting with different software projects as part of my learning journey as a self-taught developer.<br> Most of these projects are built using an AI-assisted workflow, where I combine my own understanding with AI tools to speed up development, debugging, and experimentation.</p> <p>This post is a simple collection of my GitHub profile and selected repository and portfolio projects.</p> <h1> 🔗 GitHub </h1> <p>Profile: <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <p>Profile README: <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Shigosag" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <p>All Repositories: <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag?tab=repositories" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <p>Developer Portfolio Page: <a href="https://Shigosag.github.io" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h1> 🚀 Featured Projects </h1> <h2> 🧾 POS System </h2> <p>A simple point-of-sale system built for managing sales and transactions.<br> <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Shigosag-Pos" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h2> 🏢 Business Management System </h2> <p>A system designed to help manage basic business operations and records.<br> <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Business-Management-System" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h2> 📊 Dashboard </h2> <p>A basic dashboard project focused on UI structure and data presentation.<br> <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Shigosag-Dashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h2> ☁️ SaaS Dashboard (Saasflow Pro) </h2> <p>A SaaS-style dashboard concept built for modern web applications.<br> <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Saasflow-Pro" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h2> 📈 Data Analysis CLI Tool </h2> <p>A command-line tool for simple data analysis tasks and automation.<br> <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/AnalyticsCLI" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h2> 🛒 Ecommerce Platform </h2> <p>A basic ecommerce system built to simulate online store functionality.<br> <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Shigosag-Shop" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h1> 🧠 Note </h1> <p>These projects are part of my continuous learning process as I explore software development, AI-assisted coding, and automation systems.</p> <p>I’m still improving and building more advanced versions over time.</p> <h1> 📌 Final Thought </h1> <p>This post is mainly to document my progress and make my work easier to access in one place.</p> <p>— Shigosag (Segun Arulogun Gabriel)</p> beginners github showdev sideprojects Segun Arulogun Gabriel Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:53:23 +0000 https://dev.to/shigosag/shigosag-my-journey-from-civil-engineering-to-coding-through-trial-and-error-gdf https://dev.to/shigosag/shigosag-my-journey-from-civil-engineering-to-coding-through-trial-and-error-gdf <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fbk5swa34r5jb2zs0yt7z.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fbk5swa34r5jb2zs0yt7z.jpg" alt=" " width="720" height="933"></a></p> <h2> 🌸 Introduction </h2> <p>Segun Arulogun Gabriel is my name, popularly known as Shigosag. I am a Nigerian entrepreneur, civil engineering graduate, forex trader, and a self-taught coder.<br> My journey into coding started from curiosity and a strong desire to understand how technology works. Being naturally introverted, I found comfort in learning from home, which helped me stay focused and consistent.</p> <h2> 💻 How I Started Coding with freeCodeCamp </h2> <p>I began learning programming through freeCodeCamp, where I studied the fundamentals step by step. As a beginner, it wasn’t easy, but consistency helped me improve daily.<br> Through consistent learning and practice, I developed:<br> Problem-solving skills<br> How to think logically and break down complex tasks<br> Basic web development knowledge<br> I adopted a trial-and-error approach, testing different methods until I understood what worked.<br> Along the way, I explored web development, automation, AI tools, and cybersecurity labs to better understand how systems work and how to build more secure software.</p> <h2> 🧪 Trial-and-Error &amp; Exploring Cybersecurity </h2> <p>One thing that shaped my learning journey is trial-and-error.<br> Instead of just reading, I experimented:<br> Testing different coding solutions<br> Trying out beginner-friendly cybersecurity tools<br> Learning from mistakes and errors<br> This hands-on approach helped me understand concepts faster and build confidence.</p> <h2> 🧠 What Coding Taught Me </h2> <p>Coding didn’t just teach me how to write code, it improved my mindset:<br> Patience and persistence<br> Strategic thinking<br> Attention to detail<br> These skills also help me in my work as an entrepreneur and forex trader.</p> <h2> 🧠 How Being Introverted Helped Me </h2> <p>As an introvert, I naturally prefer quiet environments. This turned out to be an advantage:<br> I could learn coding from home without distractions<br> I spent more time observing, thinking, and practicing<br> I developed deep focus and patience<br> This helped me stay consistent even when learning felt difficult.</p> <h2> 🔧 Challenges I Faced </h2> <p>Like every beginner, I faced:<br> Confusion in the early stages<br> Bugs and errors I didn’t understand<br> Moments of doubt<br> But I kept going, using trial-and-error to improve daily.</p> <h2> 🌱 What I’m Doing Now </h2> <p>Today, I continue to grow as:<br> A self-taught coder<br> An entrepreneur<br> A problem solver<br> I combine my skills in engineering, business, and technology to keep learning and improving.</p> <h2> 📌 Final Thoughts </h2> <p>If you’re starting your journey in coding:<br> Stay consistent<br> Embrace trial-and-error<br> Learn at your own pace<br> Growth takes time, but progress is inevitable.</p> <h2> GitHub </h2> <p>Profile: <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> Profile README: <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Shigosag" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> Repositories: <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag?tab=repositories" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h2> 🎯 Featured Projects </h2> <ul> <li>POS System → <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Shigosag-Pos" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a> </li> <li>Business Management System → <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Business-Management-System" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a> </li> <li>SaaS Dashboard → <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/Saasflow-Pro" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a> </li> <li>Data Analysis → <a href="https://github.com/Shigosag/AnalyticsCLI" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a> </li> </ul> <p>— Shigosag (Segun Arulogun Gabriel)<br> <a href="https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Shigosag" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> <a href="https://medium.com/@Shigosag/segun-arulogun-gabriel-shigosag-1bff58d28e17" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> <a href="https://medium.com/@Shigosag/shigosag-meaning-f105ec04b4d8" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> <a href="https://en.everybodywiki.com/Shigosag" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <h1> shigosag #coding #beginners #freecodecamp #selftaught </h1> beginners career codenewbie learning