The latest articles on DEV Community by stasiontio (@stasiontio). https://dev.to/stasiontio 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%2F3864286%2F0fc3e9ae-c854-4c1f-9ead-10ae49c69fef.png https://dev.to/stasiontio en stasiontio Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:06:54 +0000 https://dev.to/stasiontio/high-schooler-with-a-background-in-it-and-ai-how-do-i-break-into-freelancing-without-a-portfolio-37nm https://dev.to/stasiontio/high-schooler-with-a-background-in-it-and-ai-how-do-i-break-into-freelancing-without-a-portfolio-37nm <p>Hi! I'm new to this, and I don't have a portfolio yet, although I know a lot about IT. I'm a school student and really need to earn some extra money. Are there any ways to get my first orders? Which exchanges are best for beginners? I don't even need a lot of money, considering I can work 5-6 hours a day. $30-35 a week is quite enough for me; it's not a small amount in my country. Of course, not right away, but still... Considering I know how to make websites, JS, Python, and C++, I'm currently actively studying database design, integrating AI, and creating bots for Telegram. One of my latest projects is a website with AI for fact-checking; I trained the AI ​​myself. I know how to do a lot of interesting things, but I have no idea where to go or how to get my first orders. Does anyone know and can help me with this? And how much money can I expect to earn in the future, spending 3-4 hours a day?</p> beginners career codenewbie discuss