A few years ago, I thought software development was only for “tech geniuses” — people who had been coding since childhood or had degrees from top universities.
I was wrong.
Today, I’m building software solutions from scratch, and I’ve learned that the only real requirement to start is curiosity.
đź’ˇ Why I Started
My journey began with a simple thought:
“What if I could create something that people could actually use?”
I’ve always been curious about how apps, websites, and tools work. At some point, curiosity turned into action — I decided to learn how to build them myself. I didn’t have a perfect roadmap, but I had the willingness to start.
đź› My First Steps
Learned the basics of programming logic — variables, loops, functions.
Explored Android development, web development, and backend systems.
Built my very first program that took user input and responded.
That small project was the moment I realized:
I can make computers do things.
⚡ Early Challenges
❌ Spent hours debugging tiny errors.
❌ Got stuck trying to move from tutorials to my own projects.
❌ Switching between mobile, web, and backend was overwhelming.
But each bug fixed, each problem solved, made me stronger.
🏆 Small Wins That Kept Me Motivated
âś… My code running without errors for the first time.
âś… My first working Android app.
âś… My first backend API in Spring responding correctly.
âś… A personal project my friends actually used.
These wins were my fuel.
🎯 Where I’m Heading Next
Today, I’m focused on:
Building more complex applications.
Integrating APIs and working with databases.
Experimenting with AI tools.
Improving my system design skills.
💠My dream? To become a well-rounded software developer capable of building solutions that make a real difference — and eventually, start my own tech startup.
đź’¬ My Advice to Beginners
If you’re thinking of starting your own software development journey:
⚡ Don’t wait for the “perfect moment” or “perfect skillset.”
đź“š Start with what you know.
🔄 Keep learning.
🏆 Let each small win push you forward.
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