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E.D

10 months

🧵Software Engineering, a journey I started in Nigeria under less-than-ideal conditions. No laptop. No reliable power, limited internet, yet I did it. I'll share how you can too. This won't be flowery. It'll be the truth, straight-up. 🇳🇬💻

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Thank you HTML

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

"Dumb" guy wants to become a software engineer. Buys a coding book, builds apps and shares them on GitHub. Lands a developer job. Smart guy wants to become a software engineer. 4 years in college cramming algorithms and debating why only degree holders should be called

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

Who wrote this Simplified JavaScript book? It's entering my head!

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

"Dumb" guy wants to learn programming. Starts with HTML and CSS. Builds simple websites. Gains knowledge and experience. Smart guy wants to learn programming. "HTML and CSS aren't real programming. I need to start strong." 2 years later: Still arguing online. No website

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

"Dumb" guy wants to learn programming. Starts with JavaScript, makes small projects, shares them on GitHub. Gains knowledge and experience. Smart guy wants to learn programming. 1:41 am studying computational theory and deciding between learning Rust, Haskell, or Assembly.

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@ebenezerDN

3 years

Big news! 🔥🔥 I'm very excited to announce that I'm joining @jetbrains as a WebStorm developer advocate! This is a huge step for me and I've never been this happy to resume work. I get to join an amazing team to make the WebStorm developer experience as awesome as possible!

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Tailwind is the worst thing that happened to CSS.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

If you're coding only for the paycheck, you're in it for the wrong reasons. Passion is what drives innovation. Code because you love it, because it challenges you, because it excites you. Then, success will follow.

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

The beauty of programming is that you don't have to be a billionaire to change the world. All you need is a computer, a great idea, and the skills to bring it to life.

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@ebenezerDN

4 years

Nigerian software engineers shouldn't be forced to leave their country because of police brutality. #EndSarsNow

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You're not tired, you're uninspired. Find a project that lights your fire, and watch how those late nights fly by. Passion beats fatigue, every time.

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

I don't know who needs to hear this but you don't need stickers on your laptop to prove you're a developer.

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

Unbelievable, but it happened! 🤯 I used to be an ordinary human until I started reading this JavaScript book. Now I have transcended humanity and gained the ability to manipulate matter. Whoever wrote this book must be the Idan of Cyberspace. My God!

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Frantz is right. If you're a newbie, don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. Most people roasting him already have a lot of work experience under their belt. Their resumes can speak for them in job interviews. You have nothing but your GitHub profile and portfolio. The

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You're job hunting in 2023 with this kind of Github profile ? Most newbies don't even understand how much work it'll take to actually succeed at this tech thin.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Becoming a 'Tailwind Expert' might get you likes on Twitter, but mastering the fundamentals of CSS gets you respect in the real dev world.

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@ebenezerDN

3 years

You get good at programming by doing it a lot. There's no shortcut. Every skilled developer you admire today has spent thousands of hours practicing. None of them were born software engineers. It's not a gift. Or a talent. It's a skill that can be learned.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Coding isn't a 9-5 job, it's a lifestyle. It demands passion, dedication, and an insatiable curiosity. Are you ready to spend your evenings debugging, your weekends solving programming challenges? If not, you might want to reconsider your path.

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@ebenezerDN

6 months

I've been watching your content for over a decade, @crazeclown ! Thank you for your consistency!

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@ebenezerDN

2 years

Today is my last day at JetBrains and as a Developer Advocate. It has been an interesting experience and I’m happy about all the brilliant co-workers and team members I got to meet here.

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

A friend in the US asked why I always talk about passion. It's simple. Growing up as a Nigerian software engineer, passion isn't just a buzzword—it's a lifeline. To rise above, to truly make a mark where I come from, you need more than skill; you need fervor, relentlessness.

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@ebenezerDN

11 months

I've found that the quickest way to gain mastery in nearly any craft is through patience. When you're always in a hurry, you won't enjoy your growth. You'll lack focus and will end up being slower. So there's no need to be in so much rush, or to put yourself under needless

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

I bought my first laptop for 25k. One year's savings from work. A fairly used mini laptop. And I used it to build amazing stuff. So when I see folks use phones of 100k+ and complain that they don't have a laptop to learn how to code, I shake my head. I been through everything

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

To be a great software engineer, you need more than just technical skills. You need creativity and a willingness to push the boundaries of what's possible.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Smart guys will come to this post to defend their intellectual superiority. "Dumb" guys don't have time to argue. They just keep learning, building and pushing to GitHub.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

If you're in tech & feel like you’re wearing oversize shoes, waiting for someone to call you out – this thread is your reality check. Imposter Syndrome is that nagging voice whispering “you can’t do this.” But guess what? YOU CAN. Let’s silence that voice. Stick with me. 👊🧵

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Claiming you're a developer because you finished watching a tutorial? That's cute. Real development comes from hours of practical coding, debugging, failing, and trying again. Do the work, then claim the title.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Every Nigerian developer has a story not many have heard. A story of resilience, passion, and the spirit of defiance. Want to know what it takes to innovate against all odds? Open this thread. 🧵💪🇳🇬

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

People who tell you that coding is easy are lying. Coding is hard. It's a battle with the machine, with your patience, and with yourself. But it's also the most rewarding battle you'll ever fight.

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

If you're learning ReactJS, go to YouTube and search for "Ebenezer Don React course" right away. You'll thank me later.

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

I'm so happy to have earned the Top Programming Voice badge on LinkedIn. My aim has always been to cut through the noise and provide actionable tech insights. This badge proves that we're on the right track. Thank you for always engaging with my posts!

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You think you're clever because you can write complex code? Think again. Good code is simple. It's clean. It's easy to understand. If you're more interested in showing off your skills than solving the problem at hand, then I hate to break it to you, but you're no programmer.

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@ebenezerDN

7 months

Stop beating yourself up for not understanding JavaScript in 2 weeks. Programming is complex, and complex things take time. Wake up every day, code every day. And you'll get that success you want.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Be patient with yourself. Programming is complex, and complex things take time. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Every line of code you write, every problem you solve, brings you closer to your goals.

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@ebenezerDN

2 years

I'm SUPER EXCITED to announce that my React Crash Course is now live on YouTube! It's undoubtedly the best React crash course for beginners that you'll find on the internet. Let's learn ReactJS by building Instagram! Watch here: #javascript #reactjs

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

Big News! 🔥🔥 I’m more than delighted to announce my newly published JavaScript book!! 🥳🥳 This is a massive step for the African Tech Ecosystem! My book is the ULTIMATE solution for everyone who wants to master the essential parts of JavaScript

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

To become a great developer, you don't just need to learn how to write code; you need to learn how to read it. Can you spend hours sifting through GitHub repos, appreciating the genius in others' code? The best programmers are the best learners.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

If you're too comfortable in your coding journey, you're doing it wrong. Programming isn't about comfort, it's about growth. Step out of your comfort zone. Learn a new language, tackle a bigger project, contribute to open-source. Keep pushing.

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@ebenezerDN

3 years

I'm so happy to finally release my course on web development for absolute beginners! 🔥🔥🔥 This cost me a lot to create but you get it at $9.99 if you enrol between now and February 10. Ready to learn how to code without all the various complexities?

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You want to know the real secret to mastery? It's not talent, it's not intelligence - it's practice. Code every day. Build something. Break something. Learn. That's the only path to becoming good at programming.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Code doesn't lie. Unlike in other fields, you can't bluff your way through programming. Your code either works or it doesn't. Accept this, embrace it, and let it fuel your pursuit of mastery. It's brutal, but that's how diamonds are made.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Coding isn't a get-rich-quick scheme.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

A junior dev was surprised when I debugged an issue in minutes. Asked how I spotted the bug so quickly. My secret? I've seen a similar error 30 times before. Made that mistake 20 times. Fixed it 10 times. The best programmers aren’t magicians. They've just failed more times

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@ebenezerDN

7 months

The most meaningful growth often happens offline, away from the likes, shares, and comments. These are the moments where you grapple with difficult decisions, persist through setbacks, or simply show up every day, committed to your goals. These moments might not be

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@ebenezerDN

7 months

You log onto social media, and it's all there: developers crushing it with new projects, landing high-paying jobs, or going on exotic vacations. It's easy to feel like you're not making any headway in your life. What you're seeing, though, is a filtered version of reality. You

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

Wow!! My book is #18 in JavaScript programming on the Amazon Kindle store! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'm so happy to see my hard work come to fruition! Get it here if you haven't ➡️ #javascript #programming

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@ebenezerDN

3 years

If there's one thing I wish I knew as a new developer... #100DaysOfCode #javascript #Python

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You think it's too late at night to code? I get it. Sleep is vital, but so is your commitment. Whether it's a late-night debugging session or an early morning algorithm challenge, it's the extra effort that sets you apart. Get good rest if you need to. But make sure it is done

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

The first code I wrote was on a mobile phone. And it wasn’t even a smartphone. At a point in my tech journey, I used a laptop that frequently jolted me with electricity. I also used one that flickered endlessly and gave me headaches. Not one day did I let any of these

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

You don't have to be a genius to code, but you do have to be willing to learn and put in the effort. The journey is worth it.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Stop glamorizing 24/7 coding. Yes, you need to work hard, but burnout is real. Balance is key. Take care of your mind, and it'll take care of your code.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

The best developers aren’t always the loudest in the room. They're often the ones silently fixing issues, improving processes, and mentoring the next gen. You might not see them on social media. And they may not have the most followers. But we wouldn't be here without their

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@ebenezerDN

2 years

I just recorded 2.5 hours of Next.js content. Everyone is probably asleep and I need to eat. But I promise you —this will be one of the best Next.js courses that you'll find on the internet.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Having 10,000 followers on Twitter because of your coding tips doesn't make you a top-tier developer. It makes you good at Twitter. Real devs are known by their impact, not their follower count.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You get good at programming by doing it a lot. There's no shortcut. Every skilled developer you admire today has spent thousands of hours practising. None of them were born Software Engineers. It's not a gift. Or a talent. It's a skill that can be learned.

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

Can we all just admit that TypeScript isn't for everyone?

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

At what point can you call yourself a REAL DEVELOPER? Let me be the one to break it to you. The first "hello world" code you write is REAL CODE. Don't listen to anyone that says you're not a real developer because you've not built Facebook.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Every time you skip practice, someone else is out there getting better. Want success? Outwork them.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Learning to code is not just about landing a job or making money. It's about gaining a superpower to create, to solve problems, to bring ideas to life. Enjoy the journey, embrace the challenges, and keep an open mind.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Don't just learn how to code. Learn how to think. Problem-solving skills will always be more important than memorizing syntax.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

I see so many developers making the same mistake - they're stubborn, not persistent. They keep bashing their heads against the same wall, hoping that it'll break. That's not how it works. A persistent programmer knows when to step back, reassess the problem, and come up with a

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Coding is hard. I've been there, faced those frustrating errors. I've thought about giving up. But those long hours, the relentless problem-solving, it's worth it. It shapes you, makes you stronger. 💪 Remember, in Software Engineering and in life, resilience is key. 🔑

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Stop treating programming like a hobby if you want it to be your career. Consistency matters. Do you have the discipline to code every day? To persist when the bugs pile up? That's what separates professionals from amateurs.

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

For every time someone called me ‘genius’, I remember the trials, errors, and perseverance behind my journey. Excellence is rarely a first draft; it's an ongoing conversation with ambition.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

When next you feel like giving up, remember that you're doing what no human on earth could do a hundred years ago. The journey might not be easy, but it's totally worth it.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Tech isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. Real impact in programming demands time, commitment, and genuine passion. Respect the journey.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Let me tell you, there were days I wanted to throw my computer out of the window. But here's the thing. When it's tough, you're on the right track. This is where character is built. The best developers are not those who never fail, but those who never quit. Show up every day.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

If you want to get good at programming, you have to code relentlessly. Not once a week. Not twice a month. Every. Single. Day. Mediocrity thrives on occasional efforts.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

The best way to learn how to code is to build something you're passionate about. At some point, you need to take a break from tutorials and build your own stuff. You'll be surprised at how much you can accomplish when motivated by a project that genuinely strikes your interest.

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@ebenezerDN

5 years

To every #CodeNewbie out there: ➡️ You’ll get frustrated many times ➡️ You’ll get really discouraged ➡️ You’ll google the same thing multiple times ➡️ You’ll write code you don’t understand Not a prophecy; happens to every developer and you’ll be no exception. #100DaysOfCode

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Don't become a 'permanent beginner'. Learning basics in multiple languages can be fun, but mastering one gives you a deep understanding of programming. Go beyond surface-level knowledge.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Your competition isn't other developers. It's your own procrastination. Defeat it. Today.

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@ebenezerDN

5 months

I hope the right person sees this.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Don't be one of those developers who knows all the latest tech buzzwords but can't write a clean for-loop. Focus on the basics. Foundations matter. No one cares about the decorations if the building's about to collapse.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Many developers get stuck in tutorial hell, afraid to venture out on their own. Don't be one of them. The best way to learn is by doing. So start building. A mediocre project of your own is worth more than a hundred perfect tutorials.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

No matter what happens, don't give up on your coding career. Soon, you'll look back at this time and realize how much you've grown. You're on an incredible journey, and I can't wait to see where it takes you. 🚀 Keep going. You got this!

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

This is wild, but it happened! 😱 I used to be an ordinary human until I picked up this JavaScript book. Now I can walk on water, bend the laws of physics and lift buildings with my thoughts. Whoever wrote this book must be the Da Vinci of Callbacks. My God! 🤯

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

Programming is a skill that can take you places you never imagined. Don't let the fear of failure hold you back from finding a fulfilling career and earning a good living. The journey might not be easy, but it's totally worth it! 🚀💪

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

JavaScript is too easy with this Simplified JavaScript book! Cooking with @Joklinztech , @Kaperskyguru and @iamdanieldon 🔥🔥

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Don't get comfortable. The minute you think you're 'good enough' is the minute you stop growing. Stay hungry. Stay humble. Keep pushing your limits.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You think coding is tough? Try mediocrity. The grind may be hard, but it beats the pain of regret. Push through the challenges, learn from failure, and become someone exceptional.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Want to be a top developer? Don’t just collect certificates and fancy titles. Write code that solves real problems. That's where the truth of your skill lies. Prove it.

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9 months

I teach people how to code, but I don't tell them it's a route to get rich quickly. You can always trust me to keep it real. If you don't have patience and can't persevere, you'll struggle in this field. So many people have graduated from Bootcamps that promised them riches and

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@ebenezerDN

6 months

Thank you so much, @crazeclown , for the honour. Your consistency and commitment to creating value are truly inspiring, not just to me but to countless others. I'm looking forward to what lies ahead and the work you've begun at 3C.

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

You can only get good at programming by building. Not by binge-watching tutorials and courses. By actually building.

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@ebenezerDN

3 years

I just recorded a React tutorial with no preparation. So that you get to see me build from scratch, make mistakes, use stackoverflow, go through documentations and stare at my screen confused. It was not easy at all, but I have a feeling you'll learn a lot from this.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Tutorials will make you feel good. Real coding will make you feel stupid. And that's okay. No one ever learned anything without feeling stupid once in a while.

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

All those tech gurus you admire? They started where you are. The difference? They embraced the grind; they didn't avoid it like you. Time to step up.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

The secret to staying relevant in tech? Master the basics, not every new trend. It's not about knowing everything. It's about understanding the right things.

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@ebenezerDN

1 year

The best programmers are the ones who pay attention to the details, continuously seek to improve their skills, and have a deep understanding of the problem they're trying to solve.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Stop comparing your Chapter 1 with someone else's Chapter 20. Every developer started from scratch. Focus on your path, your progress. Write your own success story.

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9 months

You want to stand out in tech? Be consistent. Skills grow with time and effort, not overnight success stories. Show up, code, learn, every single day.

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10 months

Programming can be challenging, but the satisfaction you get when you solve a tough problem is unbeatable. Keep pushing yourself, and enjoy the journey. 🔥💪

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@ebenezerDN

8 months

I just got promoted to a new role @teamNewDev 🙈 It feels like a dream! 🎉

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8 months

Yeah, coding is tough. It’s supposed to be. You want easy? Go play a game. You want to change your life? Get back to that editor.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

You’re not born a great developer; you become one. Through sweat, failures, late nights, and perseverance. Embrace the grind. It's the only way to the top.

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@ebenezerDN

9 months

Social media is full of virtue-signalling folks. They'll tell you to neglect your GitHub commit chart but will do nothing to change the bad hiring system in their companies. When people like Frantz give you practical advice, you'll join them to 'cook' him. Bully him off Twitter.

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@ebenezerDN

2 years

Sometimes, I wonder why 15k people follow me on LinkedIn and then I realise that I totally deserve it and more people should follow me on every platform. I'm so good at what I do. I'm an excellent Software Engineer, content creator and community builder. I always deliver quality

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@ebenezerDN

10 months

Want to know the secret to becoming a great developer? There isn't one. It's hard work, plain and simple. It's long hours writing code, it's persistence, it's curiosity. Don't look for shortcuts. Look for challenges.

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10 months

I remember when I battled a single bug for weeks. It broke me. Then it made me. Yes, code can be a tough adversary, but it's in those long hours, those days, weeks and months when you start to feel like you chose the wrong career. It’s in these times that true developers are

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