Lately, most of the client project I work on includes some form of LLM or AI integration.
And the more real projects you build, the more things starts to make sense, the workflow, the patterns, the tools, and how it all fits together.
If you’re a developer today, here’s my honest recommendation:
Learn the basics of LLMs and AI integration.
You don’t have to be a researcher, just understand how these tools support the kind of projects we work on every day.
A little hands-on experience makes a big difference.
So invest a bit of time in understanding AI integration.
It’s one of those quiet skills that makes your work smoother and adds real value to every project you deliver.
@edemy251
And the more real projects you build, the more things starts to make sense, the workflow, the patterns, the tools, and how it all fits together.
If you’re a developer today, here’s my honest recommendation:
Learn the basics of LLMs and AI integration.
You don’t have to be a researcher, just understand how these tools support the kind of projects we work on every day.
A little hands-on experience makes a big difference.
So invest a bit of time in understanding AI integration.
It’s one of those quiet skills that makes your work smoother and adds real value to every project you deliver.
@edemy251
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How to Handle Clients and Reviews as a Freelancer
Freelancing is more than delivering tasks. It’s managing expectations, understanding people, and building a reputation that supports a long-term career.
One of the lessons I’ve learned is that clients are very different, and not every project is worth your time. If you’re a beginner, be especially careful with your first one or two jobs because early bad reviews are harder to recover from. Once you have a few strong reviews, it becomes much easier to handle the occasional negative one.
Before accepting a contract or applying for a project, always check the client’s reviews. Look at both what other freelancers say about them and how the client has rated previous work. Some clients rarely give good ratings, even if the work is solid. Others treat 5 stars as perfection and penalize minor issues.
Cheap clients aren’t always bad, sometimes they help you get started and build your first reviews (make sure to check their review). But once your profile grows, focus on long-term, high-paying clients who respect your skills. These are the clients that can truly change your career.
During interviews, present yourself professionally, but also observe the client as well. Take note of their communication, expectations, and flexibility. Remember, you’re not the only freelancer they’re interviewing. This helps you protect your time and energy from projects that could drain you.
If you ever receive negative feedback, how you handle it matters.
1. If the payment isn’t worth the trouble and you don’t want the feedback public, consider refunding the client. Protect your reputation and peace of mind.
2. If the payment matters, respond politely and professionally. Explain what happened, the steps you took to resolve it, and show your willingness to improve. Future clients will see your professionalism, and might understand your part of story.
At the end of the day, freelancing is about building trust, reputation, and relationships. Protect your energy, choose your clients wisely, and handle challenges gracefully. Your career isn’t defined by single review. It’s defined by how you approach your work.
@edemy251
Freelancing is more than delivering tasks. It’s managing expectations, understanding people, and building a reputation that supports a long-term career.
One of the lessons I’ve learned is that clients are very different, and not every project is worth your time. If you’re a beginner, be especially careful with your first one or two jobs because early bad reviews are harder to recover from. Once you have a few strong reviews, it becomes much easier to handle the occasional negative one.
Before accepting a contract or applying for a project, always check the client’s reviews. Look at both what other freelancers say about them and how the client has rated previous work. Some clients rarely give good ratings, even if the work is solid. Others treat 5 stars as perfection and penalize minor issues.
Cheap clients aren’t always bad, sometimes they help you get started and build your first reviews (make sure to check their review). But once your profile grows, focus on long-term, high-paying clients who respect your skills. These are the clients that can truly change your career.
During interviews, present yourself professionally, but also observe the client as well. Take note of their communication, expectations, and flexibility. Remember, you’re not the only freelancer they’re interviewing. This helps you protect your time and energy from projects that could drain you.
If you ever receive negative feedback, how you handle it matters.
1. If the payment isn’t worth the trouble and you don’t want the feedback public, consider refunding the client. Protect your reputation and peace of mind.
2. If the payment matters, respond politely and professionally. Explain what happened, the steps you took to resolve it, and show your willingness to improve. Future clients will see your professionalism, and might understand your part of story.
At the end of the day, freelancing is about building trust, reputation, and relationships. Protect your energy, choose your clients wisely, and handle challenges gracefully. Your career isn’t defined by single review. It’s defined by how you approach your work.
@edemy251
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#Today_message
The most valuable thing you can work on is yourself, not because life is easy, but because you’re the only person who lives with your choices every single day.
Your skills, your habits, your mindset… they quietly shape your future.
They grow with you, protect you, and open doors you didn’t expect.
Choose the things that build you,
learning that challenges you,
discipline that keeps you steady,
and habits that make you stronger over time.
You don’t need to rush or prove anything to anyone.
When you grow, your life speaks for you.
Have a productive weekend.
@edemy251
The most valuable thing you can work on is yourself, not because life is easy, but because you’re the only person who lives with your choices every single day.
Your skills, your habits, your mindset… they quietly shape your future.
They grow with you, protect you, and open doors you didn’t expect.
Choose the things that build you,
learning that challenges you,
discipline that keeps you steady,
and habits that make you stronger over time.
You don’t need to rush or prove anything to anyone.
When you grow, your life speaks for you.
Have a productive weekend.
@edemy251
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Weekend Challenge (Join if you want )
I’m setting two challenges for myself this weekend and if you’ve been avoiding your own tasks like they’re invisible, feel free to join too.
1. The “Work On What You’ve Ignored” Challenge
I have side projects that have been sitting quietly… waiting… and waiting.
So this Saturday and Sunday, I’m finally getting back to them.
No excuses, no “later,” no pretending they don’t exist.
Just getting it done, even if it’s one small step.
2. The “Wake Up Like an Early Person” Challenge
Waking up early is not my natural talent.
But this weekend, I’m trying:
wake up early, get some exercise in, a quick run, and start the day with energy.
If you’ve been postponing something, a project, a habit, your morning routine take this as your reminder.
Let’s push ourselves a bit and make the weekend count.
@edemy251
I’m setting two challenges for myself this weekend and if you’ve been avoiding your own tasks like they’re invisible, feel free to join too.
1. The “Work On What You’ve Ignored” Challenge
I have side projects that have been sitting quietly… waiting… and waiting.
So this Saturday and Sunday, I’m finally getting back to them.
No excuses, no “later,” no pretending they don’t exist.
Just getting it done, even if it’s one small step.
2. The “Wake Up Like an Early Person” Challenge
Waking up early is not my natural talent.
But this weekend, I’m trying:
wake up early, get some exercise in, a quick run, and start the day with energy.
If you’ve been postponing something, a project, a habit, your morning routine take this as your reminder.
Let’s push ourselves a bit and make the weekend count.
@edemy251
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Your skills help you start, but your discipline is what keeps you moving.
And your attitude shapes how you show up when things aren’t easy.
Sometimes, growth happens quietly, in the choices you make each day, the effort you put in even when no one sees it, and the mindset you bring to your work.
Keep improving the way you think, the way you act, and the way you handle challenges.
Happy new week!
@edemy251
And your attitude shapes how you show up when things aren’t easy.
Sometimes, growth happens quietly, in the choices you make each day, the effort you put in even when no one sees it, and the mindset you bring to your work.
Keep improving the way you think, the way you act, and the way you handle challenges.
Happy new week!
@edemy251
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Advice to My Beginner Self
Don’t accept mouth promises.
If there is no contract, there is no agreement, no matter how friendly they sound.
When you work with a company or a client, you should get one of two things:
experience or money.
If you get both, that’s perfect.
If you get neither, you’re wasting your time.
If someone can’t be clear about what they want from you and what you’ll get in return, that’s already your answer.
Unclear terms always lead to unclear outcomes.
Say yes wisely, and learn to say no.
Not every opportunity will help you grow, and it’s okay to turn down the ones that don’t add value to your skills or knowledge.
Don’t underestimate your hard work.
You may not see the results today, but consistency always pays you back, sometimes in ways you didn’t expect.
Keep growing, keep learning, and trust the effort you’re putting in.
Invest in yourself first.
Choose opportunities that truly help you build your skills, knowledge, and professional growth.
Not every offer comes with good intentions, and that’s okay, focus on the ones that serve your development.
And one more thing:
Walking away from a bad deal is also progress.
@edemy251
Don’t accept mouth promises.
If there is no contract, there is no agreement, no matter how friendly they sound.
When you work with a company or a client, you should get one of two things:
experience or money.
If you get both, that’s perfect.
If you get neither, you’re wasting your time.
If someone can’t be clear about what they want from you and what you’ll get in return, that’s already your answer.
Unclear terms always lead to unclear outcomes.
Say yes wisely, and learn to say no.
Not every opportunity will help you grow, and it’s okay to turn down the ones that don’t add value to your skills or knowledge.
Don’t underestimate your hard work.
You may not see the results today, but consistency always pays you back, sometimes in ways you didn’t expect.
Keep growing, keep learning, and trust the effort you’re putting in.
Invest in yourself first.
Choose opportunities that truly help you build your skills, knowledge, and professional growth.
Not every offer comes with good intentions, and that’s okay, focus on the ones that serve your development.
And one more thing:
Walking away from a bad deal is also progress.
@edemy251
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Being visible opens doors even when your work isn’t perfect.
I remember how many times I hesitated to post my first app on LinkedIn.
At the beginning, it’s very normal to feel like you’re not ready yet, or that your work is still too simple.
But sharing it turned out to be the right move.
People noticed my work. Conversations started. And later, that post led to another opportunity.
That experience taught me something important.
You can show your work from the very beginning:
1. the first version
2. the broken parts
3. the lessons you learned
4. the small improvements
That is still real proof of work.
People don’t only appreciate results.
They appreciate effort, consistency, and growth.
When you share your progress, people see:
1. how you think
2. how you solve problems
3. how serious you are about learning
Visibility builds trust.
Progress builds credibility.
You don’t need a degree post.
You don’t need a certificate post.
You just need to show what you’re doing right now.
Start where you are.
Share what you’re learning.
Let people see the journey.
Your work doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be visible.
@edemy251
I remember how many times I hesitated to post my first app on LinkedIn.
At the beginning, it’s very normal to feel like you’re not ready yet, or that your work is still too simple.
But sharing it turned out to be the right move.
People noticed my work. Conversations started. And later, that post led to another opportunity.
That experience taught me something important.
You can show your work from the very beginning:
1. the first version
2. the broken parts
3. the lessons you learned
4. the small improvements
That is still real proof of work.
People don’t only appreciate results.
They appreciate effort, consistency, and growth.
When you share your progress, people see:
1. how you think
2. how you solve problems
3. how serious you are about learning
Visibility builds trust.
Progress builds credibility.
You don’t need a degree post.
You don’t need a certificate post.
You just need to show what you’re doing right now.
Start where you are.
Share what you’re learning.
Let people see the journey.
Your work doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be visible.
@edemy251
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Forwarded from Dark horse (𝓕𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓢𝓸𝓾𝓵)
The hardest part of software engineering is getting your first role.
The next hardest part? Realising how little you know.
Then comes trying to write code that lasts.
After that? watching others fly while you feel stuck.
And just when you think you’ve figured it out: someone shows you how much you still don’t know.
The journey never gets easier.
You just grow stronger at facing it.
So if you’re struggling to land a role, chasing a promotion, fighting doubt, or feeling unseen — keep going.
The learning never ends.
The doubts never vanish.
But neither does the growth.
Credit
The next hardest part? Realising how little you know.
Then comes trying to write code that lasts.
After that? watching others fly while you feel stuck.
And just when you think you’ve figured it out: someone shows you how much you still don’t know.
The journey never gets easier.
You just grow stronger at facing it.
So if you’re struggling to land a role, chasing a promotion, fighting doubt, or feeling unseen — keep going.
The learning never ends.
The doubts never vanish.
But neither does the growth.
Credit
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Dark horse
The hardest part of software engineering is getting your first role. The next hardest part? Realising how little you know. Then comes trying to write code that lasts. After that? watching others fly while you feel stuck. And just when you think you’ve…
This journey isn’t about clarity, it’s about continuing despite uncertainty.
Every stage feels like the hardest one until you realize it’s simply the next step forward. You don’t outgrow the struggle, you learn how to carry it better.
The goal isn’t to feel ready or confident all the time, but to keep showing up, staying curious, and moving forward even when you’re uncomfortable. That discomfort isn’t failure, it’s proof that you’re still growing.
@edemy251
Every stage feels like the hardest one until you realize it’s simply the next step forward. You don’t outgrow the struggle, you learn how to carry it better.
The goal isn’t to feel ready or confident all the time, but to keep showing up, staying curious, and moving forward even when you’re uncomfortable. That discomfort isn’t failure, it’s proof that you’re still growing.
@edemy251
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Things Feel Hard Until You Actually Start
In tech, many things sound difficult long before we ever try them.
Before learning Docker, I already believed it would be complicated
not because I had worked with it, but because of how people talked about it.
Just hearing terms like image, container, and DevOps workflows made it feel heavy.
But once I started learning Docker and using it in a project, it was far more understandable than I expected.
Most of the confusion faded once I stopped listening and started doing.
This isn’t only about Docker.
The same thing happens for other terms.
From the outside, things look overwhelming.
Once you’re inside them, they turn into clear steps you can work through.
The real issue is that many juniors never reach that point.
They stop at the idea of difficulty.
We often hear experienced engineers talk in advanced terms,
and we forget that they also started by not understanding much.
Fear usually comes from: not starting, overthinking, and comparing yourself to people who are further along
So the solution is to start even if things are not clear yet.
If you’re a junior:
don’t let technical language scare you
don’t wait until everything feels clear
start small and learn as you go
You don’t need full clarity to begin.
You gain clarity by starting.
Most projects look difficult
until you sit down and actually work on them.
That’s where learning really happens.
@edemy251
In tech, many things sound difficult long before we ever try them.
Before learning Docker, I already believed it would be complicated
not because I had worked with it, but because of how people talked about it.
Just hearing terms like image, container, and DevOps workflows made it feel heavy.
But once I started learning Docker and using it in a project, it was far more understandable than I expected.
Most of the confusion faded once I stopped listening and started doing.
This isn’t only about Docker.
The same thing happens for other terms.
From the outside, things look overwhelming.
Once you’re inside them, they turn into clear steps you can work through.
The real issue is that many juniors never reach that point.
They stop at the idea of difficulty.
We often hear experienced engineers talk in advanced terms,
and we forget that they also started by not understanding much.
Fear usually comes from: not starting, overthinking, and comparing yourself to people who are further along
So the solution is to start even if things are not clear yet.
If you’re a junior:
don’t let technical language scare you
don’t wait until everything feels clear
start small and learn as you go
You don’t need full clarity to begin.
You gain clarity by starting.
Most projects look difficult
until you sit down and actually work on them.
That’s where learning really happens.
@edemy251
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Hey everyone
We’ll have a live Q&A session this Saturday at 2:00 PM (local time).
Our previous live session was planned for Sunday, but I have a meeting at that time, so we moved it to Saturday.
If you have any questions, need guidance, or want to discuss a specific topic, feel free to join us.
You can also comment with topics you’d like us to cover during the session.
See you there 👋
@edemy251
We’ll have a live Q&A session this Saturday at 2:00 PM (local time).
Our previous live session was planned for Sunday, but I have a meeting at that time, so we moved it to Saturday.
If you have any questions, need guidance, or want to discuss a specific topic, feel free to join us.
You can also comment with topics you’d like us to cover during the session.
See you there 👋
@edemy251
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Forwarded from Birhan Nega
For 20+ years, football was part of my life.
But lately, instead of watching full matches, I enjoy listening to interviews from the players I grew up watching.
What I love most is how disciplined and hungry they were.
They didn’t become great because of one big game.
They became great because of what they did every day:
training when nobody was watching
repeating the basics until they became automatic
staying focused during pressure and criticism
taking losses as lessons, not excuses
pushing through injuries, setbacks, and hard seasons
And that connects directly to our lives — especially if you’re here trying to become a successful software engineer.
Because building a career is the same “long season”:
Training = coding daily, not only when you feel inspired
Basics = mastering fundamentals, not just chasing trendy frameworks
Match pressure = interviews, deadlines, production bugs
Losses = rejected applications, failed projects, mistakes
Winning = consistency over time, not quick hype
The people who thrive aren’t always the “most talented.”
They’re the ones who stay disciplined through the hard parts.
So if you’re young and serious about your future:
be hungry, stay consistent, and embrace the hardships — that’s how you level up.
But lately, instead of watching full matches, I enjoy listening to interviews from the players I grew up watching.
What I love most is how disciplined and hungry they were.
They didn’t become great because of one big game.
They became great because of what they did every day:
training when nobody was watching
repeating the basics until they became automatic
staying focused during pressure and criticism
taking losses as lessons, not excuses
pushing through injuries, setbacks, and hard seasons
And that connects directly to our lives — especially if you’re here trying to become a successful software engineer.
Because building a career is the same “long season”:
Training = coding daily, not only when you feel inspired
Basics = mastering fundamentals, not just chasing trendy frameworks
Match pressure = interviews, deadlines, production bugs
Losses = rejected applications, failed projects, mistakes
Winning = consistency over time, not quick hype
The people who thrive aren’t always the “most talented.”
They’re the ones who stay disciplined through the hard parts.
So if you’re young and serious about your future:
be hungry, stay consistent, and embrace the hardships — that’s how you level up.
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It was a tough week.
Late nights coding, solving problems, fixing issues, improving logic, and making sure things are delivered right.
A lot of the work isn’t just typing code. It’s thinking ahead, keeping things simple, and making good decisions that won’t cause problems later.
After a week like this, it’s time to slow down a bit and clear the mind.
Have a good weekend!
We’ll meet tonight at 20:00.
@edemy251
Late nights coding, solving problems, fixing issues, improving logic, and making sure things are delivered right.
A lot of the work isn’t just typing code. It’s thinking ahead, keeping things simple, and making good decisions that won’t cause problems later.
After a week like this, it’s time to slow down a bit and clear the mind.
Have a good weekend!
We’ll meet tonight at 20:00.
@edemy251
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Real experience doesn’t come from watching more tutorials. It comes from building, thinking, and solving real problems. Tutorials are useful at the beginning, but staying there too long gives a false sense of progress. You may understand concepts, but you don’t truly learn until you apply them on your own.
The best way to gain experience is to start with a problem you actually see or face. It can be something small, a task you repeat every day, a manual process, or a tool you wish existed. Start there. Google similar ideas, read how others solved it, and then try to build your own version. It doesn’t need to be perfect. What matters is that the decisions are yours.
When you work on your own project, learning becomes real. You think about structure, logic, edge cases, and how things behave in real situations. You get stuck, search for answers, read documentation, try again, and improve. This is exactly how professional developers work.
Spending too much time watching tutorials without writing code keeps your hands clean, but experience comes when your hands get dirty. Writing imperfect code, fixing it, and improving it over time teaches you far more than any video can.
Experience is built by doing real work, not by waiting to feel ready. Start small, build something real, and learn along the way.
@edemy251
The best way to gain experience is to start with a problem you actually see or face. It can be something small, a task you repeat every day, a manual process, or a tool you wish existed. Start there. Google similar ideas, read how others solved it, and then try to build your own version. It doesn’t need to be perfect. What matters is that the decisions are yours.
When you work on your own project, learning becomes real. You think about structure, logic, edge cases, and how things behave in real situations. You get stuck, search for answers, read documentation, try again, and improve. This is exactly how professional developers work.
Spending too much time watching tutorials without writing code keeps your hands clean, but experience comes when your hands get dirty. Writing imperfect code, fixing it, and improving it over time teaches you far more than any video can.
Experience is built by doing real work, not by waiting to feel ready. Start small, build something real, and learn along the way.
@edemy251
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Websites You NEED As a Frontend Developer
1. UIverse
→ Free HTML, CSS, and Tailwind UI components
→ Buttons, cards, loaders, toggles — modern and ready to use
🔗 uiverse.io
2. HyperUI
→ Tailwind CSS components built for real projects
→ Alerts, navbars, modals, dashboards – fully responsive
🔗 hyperui.dev
3. CodePen
→ Playground for testing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
→ Get UI inspiration, learn animations, and explore real code
🔗 codepen.io
4. Color Hunt
→ Curated, trendy color palettes by designers
→ Click and copy hex codes, build beautiful UIs fast
🔗 colorhunt.co
5. Collect UI
→ Daily UI inspiration from real designers
→ Sign-up forms, pricing pages, dashboards, and more
🔗 collectui.com
@edemy251
1. UIverse
→ Free HTML, CSS, and Tailwind UI components
→ Buttons, cards, loaders, toggles — modern and ready to use
🔗 uiverse.io
2. HyperUI
→ Tailwind CSS components built for real projects
→ Alerts, navbars, modals, dashboards – fully responsive
🔗 hyperui.dev
3. CodePen
→ Playground for testing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
→ Get UI inspiration, learn animations, and explore real code
🔗 codepen.io
4. Color Hunt
→ Curated, trendy color palettes by designers
→ Click and copy hex codes, build beautiful UIs fast
🔗 colorhunt.co
5. Collect UI
→ Daily UI inspiration from real designers
→ Sign-up forms, pricing pages, dashboards, and more
🔗 collectui.com
@edemy251
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