This is Cropify, a website I created for cropping and saving images. I built it last year (2024) to learn how the Cropper.js npm package works. Check it out: https://t.co/N2C5w9wyUR

This is Flownews, a website I created for contributors to share news happening around them. I started building it two years ago (2023) to improve my React.js and Node.js skills.

This is ShopCommerce, a website I created for users to buy and sell products. I started building it last year (2024) to learn Node.js. This is an ongoing project. Check it out: https://t.co/Pq3P7zEEzv

Whenever I meet a new concept, I’m eager to learn it and try it out in code. I remember when I had to learn Next.js on the job, even though I only knew React. Moments like this remind me why programming will always excite me. [2/2]

Why I Still Feel Excited About Programming Every time I open my laptop to start coding, there’s this spark I can’t explain. Even on rough days, I still find myself coding for hours. The joy mostly comes from writing code I understand and can explain clearly. But honestly, it’s

I spent hours debugging everything else, thinking the issue was bigger. In the end, the fix was simple but only after I calmed down and looked closely. Lesson learned: Small mistakes can cause big problems [2/2]

One Lesson I Learned from Breaking Production One line of code. That’s all it took to break my employer’s app in production. I was feeling confident with Next.js, until I used the window object inside a server component. The app crashed instantly. [1/2]

Being broke makes even small investments in yourself feel huge. And because of that, you push harder not to waste them. Thank you, Mr. Peterlight. [2/2]

I first got introduced to programming in 2020 while studying Civil Engineering at the university. I paid a friend 4,000 naira to teach me Python, and in just two weeks, I learnt a lot. Even though it wasn’t much money, I was glad to pay. [1/2]

Most people talk about running from fear or trying to overcome it. But I don’t think fear ever disappears. One way I approach this challenge is by listening to my fears. I don’t see them as an enemy— I embrace them and let them shape me.

One challenge I faced as a Nigerian developer was balancing Civil Engineering with coding. Even though I later got an internship and a full-time role as a full-stack dev, at the time, it felt almost impossible. What kept me going? I just like development a lot.

Most people are fine with just gisting, chatting about football or trending topics. But it’s useful to have friends who don’t find it strange to send you money or invest in your goals. [2/2]

During my NYSC program, I met many people and made new friends. During that one year, I learnt something important: A good friend doesn’t just talk about their own problems. They care about helping you make more money. [1/2]

I’m building a simple e-commerce site called ShopCommerce. Right now, you can view products and add them to your cart.

One example was a news website where users could create news. These projects were what I shared in the interview that got me my current job as a developer. [2/2]

How I Got an Internship as a Developer After Graduating as a Civil Engineer Back in university, I was not only studying civil engineering— I was also building projects on the side. I didn’t make any money from them, but I learned a lot. [1/2]

People talk about consistency, yet most don’t stick with one thing long enough. Even while studying civil engineering at university, I was also learning programming. [2/2]

While many Nigerian developers have been fired or are struggling to find jobs, over the past one year, I’ve gotten an internship and later a full-time role at the same company. There are many reasons I’ve kept my job, but one big reason is consistency. [1/2]

A friend referred me, and I got the internship. I’ve now been working with that company for over a year. This experience showed me how important it is to build meaningful connections. Just one connection can change your life. [2/2]

How I got an Internship as a Nigerian developer. People often talk about the benefits of networking, but it was a deeper learning experience when it worked for me. [1/2]