From Corporate Developer to Indie Freelancer: My Journey Building Laravel Solutions from Rural Gujarat

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Hey dev community! 👋

I'm Hardik, and I recently took the leap from being a Programmer Analyst at a logistics company to becoming a full-time indie developer. Writing this from my village in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat - proving that great code can come from anywhere!

The Transition Story

After working with Angular 18 and .NET Core Web APIs in the corporate world, I realized my true passion lay in the PHP/Laravel ecosystem. There's something beautiful about Laravel's eloquent syntax and the rapid development it enables that just clicked with me.

So in August 2025, I made the big decision - resigned from my stable job to pursue freelancing and product development full-time.

What I'm Building

🔧 Laravel Plugins for CodeCanyon
I create premium Laravel plugins that solve real developer pain points. My focus is on building tools that reduce repetitive coding and provide clean, customizable UI components.

🏥 SaaS Hospital Management System
Currently developing a scalable hospital management solution for small clinics and hospitals. The goal? Automate manual processes while keeping it affordable with a one-time purchase option.

💻 Client Projects
From e-commerce platforms to documentation sites, I help businesses build robust web solutions using modern tech stacks.

The Tech Stack I Love

Backend: PHP/Laravel (my absolute favorite!), MySQL/PostgreSQL
Frontend: Angular, React, JavaScript/TypeScript
Other: .NET Core, Git, various APIs and integrations

Lessons Learned

Location doesn't limit potential - Fast internet and dedication are all you need
Laravel's ecosystem is incredible - From Eloquent to Filament, it's a joy to work with
Building products > just services - Passive income through quality plugins is game-changing
Community matters - Platforms like this help us grow together

What's Next?

My ultimate goal? Becoming a top-tier game developer while maintaining my web dev expertise. But for now, I'm focused on growing my Laravel plugin business and building that hospital SaaS.

Currently looking for:

Collaborations on interesting Laravel projects
Feedback on my CodeCanyon plugins (launching soon!)
Connections with other indie developers

Connect With Me

Question for the community: What's been your biggest challenge transitioning to freelancing/indie development? Would love to hear your stories!

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