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Thanks Ben, and there's no feeling like getting the red bg number on the bell icon :)
Appreciate everything the team has done!
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I am student at Lovely Professional University pursuing BTech course in CSE core.
Hi! I'm here to write story's so I can give people who are coding a little story to read.
Sorry idk how to code a make a gaming website that’s all I need help with
tell claude "make a gaming website but no bugs please" :)
Better go with Antigravity IDE
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I love warm welcomes like this. I'm looking forward to being apart of this community
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Hi everyone,
I am software developer. Most of I wrote is still in use. In last 2 years with AI assistance I have written more than in my whole career. I am Oracle DB, Integrations specialist, but now work on my open source projects regarding logs/search/DB. Developing Solo projects at times feel lonely, so I joined DEV for missing communication part.
Cheers!
Hey Karlis! Welcome to Dev.to! Made a great choice to come here as there is a lot of resources here to learn from and a great community! I hope you will find a person to work with you on projects! You can check out @itsugo post on How a DEV Friend and I Brought Two Avatars to Life . It's a great read and I recommend it! Hope your journey goes well :D
Hey Karlis! Welcome to dev!! You're definitely in the right place! (≧︶≦))(￣▽￣ )ゞ
and hey Francis! Thanks for mentioning my post, truly honored!
Appreciate it! Happy to join the community!
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the warm welcome and the rec — that post sounds awesome. Totally agree, teams can make great things happen! Excited to keep learning and connecting here :)
Welcome Karlis, I am also new here and in world of developers also. Can you kindly give any particular advice about how to get into open source projects for beginners like me.
Hey, welcome! I’m also new here on DEV, but not so new to open source. 🙂
My personal approach is to build a solid “AI‑assisted” dev setup: for example, I use VS Code with GitHub Copilot Pro, plus tools like Claude, Gemini and Perplexity to explore docs, code and ideas. I described my setup in this post if you’re curious: My 60 USD/month dev environment: Copilot Pro, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity Pro.
For getting into open source, I’d recommend picking a tech you like, then looking for repos with labels like good first issue and starting with very small contributions (docs, typos, tiny fixes) to learn the workflow without pressure.
That's a nice approach to increase productivity. I will look into your post about dev environment setup for sure. It was nice to hear from you.
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I response to that, so you get a feeling of social interaction.
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Hi! How are you doing today?
Hello everyone :) I'm a software developer of all kinds for ages ;) My first code was for ZX Spectrum ;) Fortunately, I love learning and adopting new things and new technologies, so I'm still here (recently mostly as a manager, but I still love coding).
Welcome to DEV, Piotr. There's plenty to learn here.
Hey Piotr! Welcome to Dev.to! Great choice to join us since there is a lot to learn from others and great resources for all the things you need in your journey! What is your favorite part of being a Software Developer? Nevertheless, welcome!
Hi Piotr!
Hey Dev 👋
I am an application developer who enjoys solving problems and staying up to date with the newest technologies. More recently I have been enjoying automation but I also like working with back end technologies and building APIs. I hope to build a mobile application one day!
Peter, welcome to DEV!
Hey Peter! Welcome to Dev.to! Glad you enjoy being an application developer! I was wondering if you have build any projects? I know you want to build a mobile application, but was wondering if there is anything you have done so far before? If so, feel free to share on this platform! Nevertheless, hope your journey goes well!
Welcome Dev. I am also learning backend technologies and building APIs like FastAPI.
Name twins! I'm into automation too, what's one of your favorites?
Hello Dev's
Backend developer by trade. Java junkie by choice. Currently learning frontend for character development or trying to figure out how a "simple" bash script managed to erase half my machine.
Hey Void! Welcome to the Dev.to Community! Hope your journey goes well!
Hello!
I'm currently enrolled in a Software Development bachelor's program at Devry. I am hoping to become a full-stack developer with a focus on front-end development.
My low-key goal is to create an awesome AAA title game. (mildly joking but who knows lol)
The more realistic goal is to help build website and what people see when they look at the websites. I'm pretty good at making things look eye appealing. :)
In my classes I'm currently focused on Python so in turn Python will be my first language. Which, I think is pretty cool.
Hey Mamp! Welcome to Dev.to! Also a Full Stack Dev here! For front-end development, what are you plan on using? React, Vue? In any case, welcome!
I'm thinking React because the name is familiar but I also don't know anything about any of the other ones. I had heard that there are some that are more difficult to work with than others but I'm unsure graphically wise which one comes out better? If one is more difficult to work with but the end result is overall better I wouldn't mind using that one instead.
I'm a CS graduate who now makes games, and it's super cool to start making games once you got the bases down. Very gratifying and fun! So don't let your AAA dreams be dreams! Especially if you have a good eye for aesthetics and design, I would say it's one of the hardest things to really learn. (I would pick up Object Oriented Programming if you're looking to make games, though!)
Happy learning!
What I'm thinking is having my base education be on web and app development while taking extra courses that lean into game development. I will definitely look into object oriented programming. I'm in so discord groups and one of them was talking about vectors and placements I'm assuming for leaning into 3D models for games. I just start but I'm super super excited!
Hi there! I'm also starting out on my Python journey. Hope you're enjoying it as much as I am
I really am! Like I said I am in school and while I am having fun I feel kind of slow in comparison, but I am learning and having fun so, that's what matters.
Are you also in school? Or are you learning on your own?
I'm retired now, but I spent most of my career programming in Delphi. Python is completely new to me, and it's brought back the joy I had when I first started programming all those years ago.
Work at your own pace, and try not to compare yourself to anyone else. One day something just clicks, and suddenly you realise you're moving forward with confidence.
I'm learning on my own with freeCodeCamp and by discussing things with AI tools like Copilot or ChatGPT. I have a little rule for myself: no code snippets unless I really need them. First I ask for a general explanation, then pseudocode if I'm still stuck, and only then actual code. Copying code doesn't help me learn — trying, failing, and figuring out the error teaches me far more.
Hi DEV!
I'm a software engineering student, I worked for 16 years in the fashion industry and developed a passion for solving problems. So here I am wanting to learn from the experience of others and be part of this community.
Happy to be here!
Welcome to DEV!
Hey Luisa! Welcome to Dev.to! 16+ years is quite impressive and glad you enjoy what you do! Any goals you have for this year on Dev.to? A lot of great well-minded people here to connect with! Overall, hope your journey continues to go well :D
Wow! My fiance works on the corporate side of the fashion world and I am really trying to picture what the software side must’ve entailed! Very cool! I am new here and new to coding just been a build stuff junky my whole 30 years of life and finally found my way here. Just trying to learn and understand enough to make fun interesting cool things!
Hi Luisa! When you say "fashion industry", do you mean like, as a designer/model or as a software dev but in fashion? If that's the former, that's a big jump in careers! I feel like I would be completely overwhelmed if I was back to square one in computer science today. Best of luck and welcome 💖
Hello Luisa,
I am also from the fashion industry. I have a brand called Perfect Population but I just started a Tech Company and so Ive been learning and developing. Great to meet you!
Hi everyone! I'm a full-stack developer (Apache/PHP 8.x + Vanilla JS) building AitoCore — an ecosystem for professional AI news and tools. I joined DEV to share technical insights about AI implementation and high-speed web architecture. Excited to be part of the community! 🚀
Hey Aito! Welcome to Dev.to! Also a Full-stack here as well, though my stack is different. How long have you been a full stack dev? What do you enjoy about being a developer? Hope your journey goes well for you here!
Sounds great! What secret sauce do you have toward AI implementation? A few tips to share up front?
Hi!
I'm a BTP/CAP/UI5 developer working in the SAP ecosystem, and I'm looking to transition into React. I'm here to learn as much as I can and benefit from everyone's advice and experience.
I'm looking forward to connecting with devs :)
Hey Natalia! Welcome to the community! Great resources here to hone your skills and a great community to be part of! Is there a reason you want to work with React? In any case, welcome :D
Can't say I recognize any of those acronyms 😅, but React is pretty great! Welcome!
Can't say I recognize any of those acronyms, but React is pretty great! Welcome!
Hello, my name is Kelly.
I am a beginner developer transitioning from creative direction into technical execution. I started with vibe coding and gradually began learning the fundamentals more seriously. I am currently building a members only social and fashion tech community. I spent 15 years in the fashion industry as a designer and recently worked with the fast fashion brand Shein.
Now I am building my own startup that merges fashion, film, community, and technology under one ecosystem. I am here to deepen my understanding of software development, architecture, and product building. I am looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing where I can.
That's great to hear Kelly and welcome to Dev.to! Great work so far and 15+ years in the fashion industry is really impressive! What designs did you create specifically in that industry? Regardless, welcome and hope your journey goes well for you!
Thank you, I appreciate it. I designed for Shein for four years, focusing on ready to wear and fast cycle production. I was selected as one of five independent designers for the Shein X Monse collaboration alongside the creative directors of the fashion house Oscar de la Renta. I’m also the founder of Perfect Population By KL Allen and recently presented at Paris Fashion Week on March 8, 2026. Now I’m building my startup PerfectvilleUSA, merging fashion, tech, and media into one ecosystem.
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