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Hello everyone! I am Maame. I am a Computer Science student at Queen Mary University of London and will graduate in 2027.
I use this space to write about my DevOps From Scratch series. My main goal is to stop just following tutorials. I want to understand how the systems I build actually work. I like sharing the difficult parts of a project like bugs, crashes, and the time I spend fixing configuration files. I do not only show the finished work.
What I am doing now
Linux and Systems: I am learning terminal commands to see how things work under the hood.
System Reliability: I am learning how to build golden paths so that development is more stable.
Building in Public: I enjoy connecting with others who are also sharing their learning and projects.
I am always open to new connections, working together, or talking about system design and automation. If you are also learning as you go, let us connect!
Can I just add for any newcomers that @maame-codes is certainly worth a follow if you're new to the sector, and DevOps in particular. She is one of the many wonderful writers you're about to discover here on DEV.
Thanks for the tip.
Thank you so much for the kind words Richard! It really means a lot coming from you. Honestly, you are an amazing writer as well, I’ve always admired how you take really complex technical topics and turn them into stories that are actually fun to read. Your perspective is always so refreshing.
Wow, thank you! Your words just made my day!
Thank you for the tip. I definitely need them! 😂💗
If there is any particular language or technology you need help with, Mulisha, just let us know. One of us will know the answer I'm sure! The community can probably point you in the right direction of great resources to boot!
Thanks Richard! Great recommendation!
Welcome to DEV! I look forward to reading your thoughts on DevOps.
Thank you, Chris :)
Hi Maame I love your DevOps From Scratch series – sharing the real bugs and crashes makes it super relatable. I'm also in full 'build to learn mode with CLI tools
That is such a massive compliment Cesar, thank you! I’ve always felt that if you only show the perfect final version of a project, you’re not really teaching, you’re just performing. Real learning in general happens when everything is on fire 😂.
Since you're in "build to learn" mode with CLI tools, you are honestly doing exactly what pays off most in the long run. There is a specific kind of "muscle memory" you get from the terminal that you just can't get from a GUI.
I feel exactly the same way — it’s only when you fully dive into it that everything clicks and makes sense
Rightly so!
Okay, let's learn from each other
Sure thing :)
Hello Maame! Love the "stop just following tutorials" mindset. Understanding the systems under the hood is what separates good engineers. Keep sharing the bugs and crashes, that's where the real learning happens.
Thank you loan G for the kind words:)
welcome
Hello everyone
I am new here.
Welcome Sachin, I hope you enjoy DEV.
Greetings, sachin. Welcome to the community here at DEV! What brought you here, if you don’t mind me asking? Do you already have some coding experience, or are you just starting out? Either way, you’re in the right place -there’s a thriving community of developers at every stage of their learning journey!
I am a software developer with over six years of experience. I was referred here by ChatGPT, which recommended that I read DEV's article on this platform.
You're not alone, that's becoming quite a common occurance, and not a bad thing either. Hope you feel right at home here and feel you can share some of your experiences. Again, welcome!
Hello sachin, enjoy !!
Hey Sachin. Welcome aboard!
Any projects you are working on? Any plans on your first post? Regardless, welcome!
Currently, I don't have any projects or posts, but I will be starting soon.
Hey everyone,
I'm Sergei :) I'm a software engineer with 16+ years of experience. I've seen a lot already, but I'm still very passionate about engineering. Mostly working on web (Python, TS, Go, etc.) but not limited with it.
Also big fan of videogames, cooking and football (YNWA <3).
Happy to be part of the community!
Hey Sergei! Welcome to the community! 16+ years into software engineer is impressive! I'm glad you had a great journey in the engineering field so far! What is your favorite video game? Additionally, what tips/advice would you give if someone wants to be in SWE? Again, welcome!
Greetings, Sergi. Welcome to the DEV Community. Happy to have you onboard! As a budding Pythonista myself, always pleased to see someone with knowledge of Python join!
Hope to be reading about some of your experiences in the field of software engineering soon!
Hello! I'm Gwynne, a lifelong learner currently in a "learn to develop" phase of that lifelong learning and I decided I want to do it in public. Returned to college after a 20 year pause to finish my bachelor's degree a couple years ago, and I'll graduate with a bachelor's in philosophy with a minor in anthropology next spring. I'm self-employed as a content creator with occasional freelance writing and editing to supplement income along that, and I'm adding development to my skillset both to add potential income opportunities and also because I want to build useful apps and fun games for myself that might also be useful and fun for others.
Greetings, Gwynne. Welcome to the community here at DEV. Lifelong learning is so important and something many of us don't realise until later in life, I'd admire the fact it is something you've always done it seems. Are you using any particular resources to aid you on your current learning journey?
Right now, I'm taking a python programming class as a gen ed elective towards the philosophy degree I'm finishing up. I'm also working through the boot.dev course because gamification really works for me. Also starting some Frontend Mentor projects to brush up my rusty html and css skills. And lots of googling when I'm stuck on stuff. AI can be helpful, but I also want the skills not to depend on it.
Impressive stuff, Gwynne. And your fundamentals-first approach will really give you the foundation you need to build on in the long-run. Well done!
Hey Gwynne! Welcome to the community. Hope you are well!
Looks like you had a great journey so far! What apps are you planning on building in particular? Nevertheless, hope you journey goes well on Dev.to!
I've got a few ideas for games that I want to create, along with wanting to be able to create useful-to-me apps since my own life and content are super niche.
Hello Gwynne,
I just wanted to reach out to you because we have a lot in common. I am new here too, I also LOVE learning new things and at that point where I think it's essential to learn web development. I don't have a degree per say but I have over 20 certifications/skills in all kinds of different things. I also love writing and am trying to run a Substack Blog but it's a lot more work than I anticipated. I think my ideas I wanted to write about will take a lot of research and piecing together. Time I am short of at this moment but hope to get something published soon. It would be amazing to get paid for my writing.
Anyways, feel free to reach out to me on my profile or wherever if you just want to talk about your wed dev journey.
If I don't hear from you I wish you the best and most success in your career and life.
-Cassie-
Welcome to the DEV Community, Cassie. It sounds like you have an amazing mix of skills and a real passion for learning. Running a blog can definitely be a lot of work, but it sounds like your ideas will make it worth it. Excited to see what you share here!
Hey Cassie! Welcome aboard! As Richard mentioned, you have a lot of accomplishments you have made so far! Wish for you the best on your journey as well!
Hey Techiee
Engineer working on real-time AI systems mostly voice agents and low-latency architectures.
Here to learn, share notes, and dive deeper into agentic systems.
Welcome to DEV!
Thanks Chris!
Welcome Victor!
Yoo Victor! Real-time AI voice agents sound 🔥what frameworks are you using for low-latency stuff? Super curious, as I'm grinding full-stack but dipping into AI integrations lately. Welcome aboard! 👋"
Thanks man, appreciate it 👋
For low latency, we’re mostly using Python + FastAPI with WebSockets for streaming. The real work happens around handling media flow properly — especially interruption handling and keeping inference close to the stream.
What kind of AI integrations are you experimenting with?
Hey Victor! Welcome welcome! Anything in particular you are building?
Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Luigi.
I’m making a pretty unique pivot: I’m moving from sourdough to source code! 🥐 after working as an apprentice baker, I decided to bring that same discipline and attention to detail into
Right now, I’m sharpening my skills with HTML, CSS, and** Bootstrap 5**, and I’ve just started 'kneading' some logic with JavaScript. 🚀
Happy to be here and learn from this amazing community!
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Hi Luigi 👋. Welcome to the community. I found my comfort corner here. Hope you find yours too ♥️
Thanks! It definitely feels like a great place to share my coding journey.
Since I'm a beginner, I wanted to ask: what’s your advice for starting out? Should I focus more on writing posts, interacting with the community, or both? I’d love to hear your tips!
That’s awesome 😊. I’d say start by getting comfortable. Read, observe, see how people share. No rush.
When you feel ready, just document what you’re learning. Even small wins count. And definitely interact too, conversations help a lot.
No pressure. Just show up and grow at your own pace.
Thanks a lot for the advice! 'Small wins count' is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I'll take it slow, keep learning, and start interacting more with this amazing community. See you around!
Both, You need to write it helps you learn code. Then commenting on other posts helps people to see you.
Follow tags that interest you, you'll see more useful content that way,
Welcome to DEV!
"That makes perfect sense! I'll make sure to balance writing and commenting. I'm going to update my followed tags right now to focus on #frontend and #javascript. Thanks again for the warm welcome and the great advice!
And I'm glad you did, ujja. You're an asset to this community!
Sure is a good resource uija!
Welcome Luigi 💪
Thanks Cesar
Welcome to the community here at DEV, Luigi. That is quite the pivot! Glad to have you here! Do you mind me asking what learning resources you're using - if any?
You might appreciate my post - DEV 101: Engage, Comment, and Share Your Ideas - if you're looking for some general advice in how best to engage with the platform.
Looking forward to hearing more from you! Best of luck!
Hi Michael! Thanks for the warm welcome!
Currently, I'm focusing on** HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap**, and I'm planning to dive into _JavaScript _very soon. I'm using resources like FreeCodeCamp and MDN Web Docs, but I'm also finding that the best way to learn is by building small projects and documenting them right here on
Sometimes I struggle with the logic, but I'm embracing the challenge! I'll definitely check out your 'DEV 101' post—it sounds exactly like what I need right now.
Thanks for the support!
Well, Luigi, as someone who re-engaged with freeCodeCamp at the start of the year myself, you're already using a great resource - alongside MDN Web Docs of course.
You may want to check out The Odin Project as well, at some point in the future but you're already on the right track by building small projects - way to go!
Thanks in advance for checking out my DEV 101 post. I wrote it to help give newcomers to the platform - such as yourself - a little bit of guidance, Consider it extended onboarding!
Thanks, Michael! It’s great to know that you are using freeCodeCamp too. It makes me feel more confident about my learning path.
I’ve heard great things about The Odin Project, so I will definitely check it out in the future! For now, I'm focusing on finishing my current projects with HTML and CSS.
I'm reading your DEV 101 post right now—it's exactly the kind of guidance I need as a newcomer. Thanks for the encouragement and for the warm welcome!
No problem, Luigi, happy to help! It's Richard, by the way.
Yes, it's always good to know someone else is using the same resource as yourself, I post about my journey quite reguarly, through my Learning with freeCodeCamp series - may contain spoilers though!
I aim to return to The Odin Project myself later this year. I tried it a couple of years ago but it didn't click for me then - mainly because I wasn't ready. Will be interesting to hear what you think about it, if you ever try it yourself.
Very glad to hear my DEV 101 post resonated. After spending the last few weeks in these welcome threads, I figured something like that wouldn't do any harm.
Hey Luigi! Hope you are well. Welcome to the community! You will find great minded individuals who will share similar experiences as you! Hope your journey goes well!
Hello Luigi, welcome, it's a fun an fulfilling journey!
Hey everyone! 👋
I'm Solomon, a web developer and software engineer. I've been building stuff with HTML/CSS/JS, React (and lately diving into Next.js + Tailwind), and backend bits with Node.js/Express or Python when I feel adventurous.
What brought me here: I stumbled on DEV.to while hunting for real-world advice on modern web dev patterns (beyond just Stack Overflow snippets), and I loved how supportive and chill the community feels no gatekeeping, just people sharing what works (and what crashes spectacularly 😂). I'm here to learn from you all, share my own messy-but-working projects, and maybe post some tutorials from a practical dev perspective (like dealing with spotty internet while deploying apps, real struggle!).
Fun fact about me: I once built a full e-commerce site for a local business using only free tools and zero budget... and it actually made sales on day one! Taught me that shipping imperfect code beats perfect code that never launches.
Super excited to be part of this penguin squad 🐧 One of us! One of us!
If you're new too, drop your stack or what you're grinding on, let's connect! Or if you've got tips for someone grinding full-stack in 2026, hit me with 'em.
Warm welcomes to all the new folks—let's make some noise in the comments! ❤️
webdev #newhere
Hey Solomon! Welcome to the community! Hope you are having a great day! Seems like we both same similar technologies we are working with. What inspired you to become a web developer/SWE? Nevertheless, welcome!
Thanks, I appreciate the welcome! 🙌🏽
I got into web dev because I wanted to build real products that solve problems and create opportunities. Still learning and building every day.
What inspired you?
Sounds awesome! For me, I want to build things and visually see it on the web instead of doing it in the terminal. When I first started out, we have been doing printing stuff in terminal in my intro course instead of building a mini app and deploying it. Also, it's just a good way to show creativity and I love to have it when it is accessible to others to see as well!
That makes a lot of sense, I feel you on that 💯
Seeing something you built live on the web hits different compared to just terminal output. It makes everything feel real.
I also love that creativity part — mixing logic + design + impact.
What kind of projects do you enjoy building the most?
also I have this test project on my that I'm seeking contributors so we can bring up something to the web together environment all set up...
Right now I am building a Chrome Extension to detect AI images. It's pretty much done and I just need to Tune the ML Model to predict better.
Let me know more about the Test Projects when it's ready! Cant wait to see your developments!
"Welcome aboard, Solomon! 🚀 Love that e-commerce story—so true about shipping imperfect code > perfect code that never sees the light of day. Your stack is solid; Next.js + Tailwind is a killer combo. Can't wait to see what you build and share! 🐧"
Thanks a lot Harsh I'm looking forward in sharing what I'm building as soon as done
Thanks! Can’t wait to see what you’re building — I’m sure it’s going to be awesome!
Welcome to the community here at DEV, Mr Solomon! That's quite some experience you have and the kind of journey alot of us aspire to! Glad to have you onboard and look forward to you sharing your own experiences on the platform - though I see you've posted some cotent already!
Thanks Richard! Appreciate the warm welcome, yeah, I've got a couple posts up already, mostly on React/Next.js tips. What's your current focus/stack these days? Excited to learn from folks here!
Well, if you ignore my early days coding in BASIC and an attempt at game development from the same era, I undertook the Reponsive Web Design certification at freeCodeCamp a few years ago. I also found an interest in Python at the same time. Unfortunately, I let all that knowledge lapse, so decided to re-engage with freeCodeCamp at the start of the year and joined the DEV Community at the same time to keep my learning consistent. It's worked out really well, as I gained something I hadn't considered - the support of my peers.
Thanks for sharing that, super inspiring to hear how you bounced back with freeCodeCamp this year and leaned into the community for consistency. Ignoring the early BASIC days? Haha, we've all got those "what was I thinking" eras 😂.
I totally get the lapse part, life gets in the way, but restarting with peer support makes a huge difference. DEV.to has been clutch for me too; seeing real devs share wins (and epic fails) keeps the motivation high while I'm grinding full-stack stuff.
Quick question: What's one freeCodeCamp section or project that's really clicked for you this time around and helped rebuild momentum? Or any habit that's kept you consistent? I'm always hunting for those "aha" resources.
Glad we're both re-engaging, here's to more consistent coding and community vibes in 2026! 🚀🐧
To be honest with you, it's been the latest version of the curriculum itself - version 10. The Responsive Web Design Certification was always good but it seems they've really addressed the theory this time around and reinforced such with workshops and labs. The section on accessibility has been the real eye-opener for me and something I really want to ensure I comply with in the future.
In further regard to consistency, joining DEV - to be honest. What started as a way to write about freeCodeCamp lessons has grown into something far more than I expected - a real sense of community!
Indeed, best of luck!
Hello Mr. Solomon, making sales on the first day for any app is huge win. Ship fast, and iterate is way.
I'm working on a monetization platform that cuts the gap from prototype to getting paid down to minutes.
Hit me up if you want to know more.
Thanks order and chaos appreciate the shoutout! First-day sales always feel surreal, especially when you've been grinding in the shadows. 100% agree: ship fast + iterate is the only way to stay sane and actually make progress.
Your monetization platform sounds like a game-changer, minutes from prototype to paid? That's the missing piece for a lot of us who build fast but hate the slow revenue ramp.
Curious how it works? focused on mobile/web apps, one-click integrations, or something else? Drop a link or quick overview if you're down.
“Hi everyone! I Am Harsh 👋 I write articles for beginners on Python and Java programming. I focus on making coding simple and fun, so even if you’re just starting out, you can quickly grasp the concepts. Would love to hear what topics you’d like me to cover next!”
Welcome to DEV, Harsh.
"Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I’m really excited to be part of the Dev.to community. I’m currently working on a few small projects around [your field or tech—e.g., web apps, SaaS, or AI tools], and I’ll be sharing updates and insights here soon. Can’t wait to get feedback from this amazing community!"
Hey, Harsh. Glad to see you found you way to the latest Weclome Thread! Been enjoying your posts - though I do have to catch-up with your latest. Personally, I enjoy reading content like that - building projects - but you have a pretty good balance going, so keep it up!
Thanks! 😊 Really glad to read your message. I’m also trying to keep a good balance while sharing new stuff consistently. Feedback like yours definitely keeps me motivated.
Welcome Harsh to the Dev.to Community! Looking forward to see what you post! Any projects you are currently building? It would be nice to see your work here! I bet everyone on this platform will love to see it! Nevertheless, welcome!
"Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
Hey Harsh, would love you to cover monetization for beginners. With all everyone and their mother vibe coding the next billion dollar SaaS apps, have you got any tips for getting paid safely and securely?
Hey! Thanks for the suggestion. For beginners looking to monetize, the key is to start small and focus on secure payment channels like Stripe, PayPal, or direct bank transfers. Also, always make sure you have clear terms, invoicing, and agreements to protect yourself. Growing sustainably is better than rushing for big revenue.
Hi everyone, just getting going with the tech world. This looks like a fun place! 🤘
It is a fun place Mulisha, Welcome to the community.
Thank you very much!
Hey Mulisha! Welcome to the community! See that you are a Minnesotan! So am I!
It is a fun place as Chris mentioned! A lot of bright-minded people on this platform and a lot to learn to! Hope your journey goes well for you! :D
Thank you!
Welcome to the community here at DEV, Mulisha! I must say, I loved the outlook you expressed on your profile. I think you'll find a warm and inviting home here! Take your time to settle in and I look forward to hearing more about your journey in the future!
Thank you very much. 💗 I was a little nervous about joining since I'm not a tech wizard lol, but I hope to find people who can help me along the way.
Oh, you will. Plenty of lovely people here!
Thanks!
Welcome, oh boy is it?!
I see that by your name. 💗Thank you!
Hello everyone! 👋
I'm Nuno, a software developer with 5+years of experience, and new to the platform.
I enjoy working with both legacy systems and new technologies — basically, I like solving problems within real-world constraints.
I spend time tinkering with homelab projects and learning new things. Always open to connecting with other developers who enjoy sharing what they learn.
Just published my first article here about Java 8 concurrency patterns.
Welcome Nuno, Enjoy ! I'll definitely read your post. I love Java and learning more about it from the inside out. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Cesar, and I really hope you enjoy the read !
Hey Nuno! Welcome to the Dev.to community! Will take a look on your first article (In the bookmarks!).
Any goals you have plan for this year? Hope your journey goes well!
Thank you for the warm welcome and for bookmarking the article! I appreciate it, and hope you enjoy the read !
As for goals, I'm planning to focus on a mix of building and writing this year. I want to spend more time tinkering with projects and then sharing that knowledge to connect with the community.
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