Hey Dev community 👋
I’m Bhanu, currently working in customer support role, and today I’m finally doing what I always dreamed of — learning to become a developer.
I didn’t grow up with access to modern computers or tech. I come from a remote village in India. My journey with technology started on a ₹500 keypad phone when I was about 10–12 years old. Somehow, I managed to download newly released movies, Java games, and explored every corner of that tiny device. Tech always fascinated me.
Later, when I got a Nokia Windows phone in class 10th, I turned it into a mock Android using launchers and tweaks. I figured out how to run games that weren’t even supported or released in India. Family and friends always came to me for fixing phones or tech issues.
Despite never owning a laptop, I learned more about computers and systems than most people around me. I’m not saying this to boast — it’s just who I am. I’m curious, a fast learner, and I like breaking down problems to the fundamentals.
Things I’ve taught myself:
- Solved a Rubik's cube within minutes
- Learned Sudoku in few hours
- Can play chess and guitar
- Now: diving into front-end development
I recently purchased a MacBook, downloaded VS Code, built a simple portfolio site, and started learning HTML & CSS with freeCodeCamp.
This blog is the first of many. I’ll be sharing my learnings here. If you're on a similar path or made the switch from a non-tech role — I'd love to hear your story too.
Let’s grow together 🚀
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