FYI: I have renamed this channel from "INNOVATE AASTU" to "CodeIT Lab."

In 2021, we built our first project at AASTU — the AASTU Students App. We played a role in creating a culture of building projects on campus, and we witnessed how AASTU became a hive of student-led innovation and clubs across Ethiopia.

Now, as I’m leaving the campus, I’ve decided to rename this channel.

Back in 2018 (7 years ago!), I had a group and channel called "Code It - Ethiopia" (@codeitethiopia) — that was when I first started learning HTML. :)
I'm now bringing that name back. The new theme of this channel will focus on:

- Building in public
- Sharing remote job experiences
- Reviewing AI tools

We’ll do our best to make this more than just another tech channel. 🎉

Today, 📱 Slack changed my status, reminding me that it’s my 1-year anniversary since starting at my current company!

If you are just beginning remote work, or planning to, here’s a quick summary of what I’ve learned over the past year:

1. Learn Version Control (Deeply):
Learn as much as you can—not just git add . and git push. When you work with larger tools and teams, things get more complicated, and communication becomes even more important. Focus on advanced version control practices and communication skills: pull requests (PRs), issues, merges, GitHub Actions, documentation, and more.

2. Make a Strong First Impression:
Your first few months are critical. Show your value early, Habibi you will be the boss later, company don't want you to leave.

3. Learn to Debug like Pro:
Debugging, reverse engineering, finding solutions with AI prompting, and navigating technical resources are essential skills. It is most powerful tools you have.

4. Set Up a Productive Workspace:
Invest as much as you can afford in a reliable internet connection, a comfortable chair, and noise-canceling headphones. Your environment shapes your output—keep it distraction-free. It even add a value to you joining meetings with video on!

5. Be Flexible
In today’s AI-driven world, that tech stack you love doesn't matter. I started with FlutterFlow (which is barely known in Ethiopia), moved to backend development, and later focused on DevOps and deployments. I’ve worked to 4 projects, wearing different hats for each one, Bro Follow the market.

@codeitlab