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Hey there, newcomers, welcome!
Do you know that the hardest article to write is the first one. Most people never write it, not because they have nothing to say, but because they're scared nobody will read it.
So here's my promise: write your first article on DEV, drop the link in the comments (of my article), and I'll read every single one and give you honest, thorough feedback.
It doesn't have to be long. It doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be yours.
Your first reader (me) is already waiting. π
Includes a link to the author's very first post
Scared to Publish Your First Technical Article? Don't Be. I'll Be There to Read It
Hello, New DEV.to Members!
I am Tyler N, a 13-year-old (almost 14) from Maryland, and I made my first article here on DEV.to, or on any sort of blogging platform, on May 28, 2026, which was 167 days, 24 weeks, or 5 months ago. It was titled "Git for GitHub: How to use simple Git commands to manage a GitHub repository," and it definitely took me a while to write. But after I published it, I realized that I would be making many more articles here on DEV.to. I had received real comments on it about how it actually, really helped people. I thought it wouldn't go anywhere, but it definitely did.
I started to learn to code sometime in the sixth grade (which was in the 2024-2025 school year), created my first GitHub repository in December of 2025, and DEV.to is just the natural continuation of that.
Since that point, I have made six more articles. My second article was about how I used Inkscape to create a banner for the first article and my profile picture. While it may definitely be a brisk pace, I had sleepaway camp and summer right in the middle, so it just about evens it out. While making these articles, I have gotten much better at my writing, both technical and non-technical.
The point of me telling you this is to inform you that you can absolutely do the same thing I did, if not better than me. To find the idea for that very first article, and just about every article after it, I thought about either something that was confusing for me or that I thought might be confusing to others, or a coding project I had recently gotten to a stable state. I also made one about why I chose to code in the Terminal, in the absence of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Obviously, these aren't the only things articles can be about. Be creative, and start writing! If you don't think you can write an article just yet, go around and explore other people's articles, and interact with them by leaving thoughtful comments.
How did you guys discover DEV.to, and what are you going to write? Feel free to give a description of how you got into coding or another technical field.
Hi Earthlings! This is Shruti. I have a really boring background: I graduated from IIIT Bhagalpur, India. But apart from that, the cool stuff about me is that I'm creative and distracted in the best possible ways by developing and breaking things. Also, I sing in tune at the top of my lungs and am currently trying not to procrastinate and start learning Japanese and creating content on Instagramπ. I have a crazy obsession with thrillers and horror, both in reading and watching (but minimal gore, pleaseπ). Busy being the main character of my own lifeπ. Excited to connect with unusual minds like me!ππΈ
Hello Shruti, graduating from IIIT Bhagalpur is a huge achievement. You are calling it boring lol welcome to DEV!
Haha, Hi gurl!π
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Hello, I am also in the middle of my Japanese journey. Hope you beat procrastination, believe me, I know is hard :)
Yes, absolutely!πGanbatte!
Welcome to DEV, Shruti! πΈπ
Learning a new language is always exciting! Japanese is a fun one to explore! β¨
Hope you have lots of fun here and meet some awesome people! ππ
Ee! Hajimemashite!β¨
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Hi there!
Hey everyone! π I'm Kevin, a technology enthusiast passionate about software engineering, AI, and emerging technologies. I'm here to connect with fellow developers, exchange ideas, learn from different experiences, and build meaningful professional relationships. Whether you're working on exciting projects or exploring new career opportunities, I'd love to connect and hear your story. Looking forward to being part of this community!
Welcome to Dev!
Welcome to DEV, Kevin! πΈπ
Hope you make lots of great connections and have fun exploring the community! ππ
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the dev.to community!
Please tell me in the comments: What brings you to DEV?
I'm Martin, and I worked as a Senior Front-End Architect and Engineering Manager at some of the world's largest digital agencies, where I led front-end teams on international projects. After 15 years, I left.
Now I travel the world as a professional scuba diver and work as a contracted Tech Lead, Solution Architect, and technical Recruiter for international clients. Additionally, I write about technology on dev.to and Golem (German).
That is my advice for everyone. Jump right in. Start writing! Today! That's how I became a published author for No Stach Press and Packt Publishing - who knows what's waiting for you?
My latest book Claude Code Beyond the Prompt will be available in November. Over the next few weeks, I'll run a series on dev. to revealing the chapters one-by-one. Take a look :)
If I have enough time, I write more in-depth articles and thought pieces here on dev.to, for example: Toward Agent Native Development or the follow-up Why Anthropicβs Scion Forces Us to Think "Agent-Native"
My first book, The Complete Developer, is an easy, hands-on introduction to building web applications with Next.js, MongoDB, and Mongoose. It is part of multiple university syllabi in the USA and India - you can get it from No Starch Press
I recommend following the general tags webdev, ai , career and productivity and javascript, react, CSS. Head over to your Dashboard and adjust the tag weight to personalize your home feed.
Here's a list of articles to start your journey as a successful developer and a great writer:
If you are looking for your next job, I highly recommend buying the Book De-Coding the Technical Interview Process by Emma Bostian. It is hands down the best preparation for every technical interview.
If you're interested in my articles, have questions, or want to get in touch, don't hesitate to contact me on dev.to/martinkr
And remember to start posting today, maybe just by telling us in the comments: what brings you to DEV?
Cheers!
Hello everybody!
My name is Dana, and I am new to the programming world. I recently started The Odin Project, which is what brought me here. I am hoping to learn lots and even being able to write articles one day.
Welcome to DEV, Dana! πΈπ
The Odin Project sounds like a great place to start your coding journey! β¨
Hope you have lots of fun learning, building things, and sharing your first article someday! Can't wait to read it! ππ
Welcome to Dev!
Hey all, I'm Sebastian. Backend dev, mostly C# and .NET, with the occasional detour into other languages.
I'm building a few NuGet packages and an investment tracker app under a small solo venture called Aarexus. Here to keep up with what's happening in the .NET & tech world and to write about what I learn along the way.
What's a .NET or backend topic you'd like to see more posts about?
Hi everyone! π Weβre Canopy, a small team building identity and hierarchical access control for developers. Most apps eventually need roles that follow an org chart (a manager sees their team, a regional admin sees their region), and we got tired of rebuilding that every time. So we made it a service: sign-in, organizations, roles and permissions through one API and SDK.
Weβre here to share what we learn about auth, RBAC and multi-tenant design, and to learn from all of you. Fun fact: our logo is a tiny hierarchy tree, because we think about trees more than any healthy team should. π³
Happy to answer questions about auth or permissions, and looking forward to meeting folks here!
Hi, I'm from Argentina and I love music aswell!
Welcome to DEV, Federico! πΈπ
Music and coding make a great combination! πΆβ¨
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