Day 1 Learning Backend (Python)
I had to pick up backend even though I'm not done with frontend yet because of my IT.
Today was more of an introduction. I installed Python, wrote and ran a few lines of code, and got a feel for how everything works.
So far, backend seems a lot easier and more straightforward than frontend because of how simple it looks.
Maybe, it's prolly because I just started today. Let's see how things go as I dive deeper into it.
some clients dey try sha.
Tell me why you work on a project for months, spending your time, data, energy, and sleepless nights, only for the client to suddenly say, Let’s put the project on hold.
Just like that.
This is why developers should start asking for at least part payment upfront.
Imagine working for months with the promise of I’ll pay you when you’re done, only for the project to be paused.
Anytime someone says backend is harder than frontend, make una involve me.
I go first commot the person's teeth 😹
Because tell me why I’ve been suffering myself with frontend all this time, thinking it was harder than backend, only to discover that backend is actually so sweet and simple
Anytime someone says backend is harder than frontend, make una involve me.
I go first commot the person's teeth 😹
Because tell me why I’ve been suffering myself with frontend all this time, thinking it was harder than backend, only to discover that backend is actually so sweet and simple
Omo, I’ve been thinking, this country is really messed up.
You can take your academics seriously from Nursery 1 to university, spend 20+ years studying, get a degree, and still end up struggling to survive.
And after all that, the “reward” is getting a job where someone who went through the same system can still fire you at any time.
This is why you need to think beyond school and a salary.Learn skills. Build something. Understand money. Make plans.
Because if you spend 20 years following the system without figuring out how to get ahead, you might end up crying.
School is important, but you can't afford to let it be your entire plan.
Omo, I’ve been thinking, this country is really messed up.
You can take your academics seriously from Nursery 1 to university, spend 20+ years studying, get a degree, and still end up struggling to survive.
And after all that, the “reward” is getting a job where someone who went through the same system can still fire you at any time.
This is why you need to think beyond school and a salary.Learn skills. Build something. Understand money. Make plans.
Because if you spend 20 years following the system without figuring out how to get ahead, you might end up crying.
School is important, but you can't afford to let it be your entire plan.
Day 96 & 97 Learning React
Today, I improved the design and code quality of my Kronos project.
I replaced the generic headers on my Shop, Blog, and Contact pages with a more editorial design that actually fits the watch brand.
I also fixed a few bugs and cleaned up some bad React patterns, including a duplicate <head> tag, a component being recreated on every render, and a setState inside useEffect issue.
Day 96 & 97 Learning React
Today, I improved the design and code quality of my Kronos project.
I replaced the generic headers on my Shop, Blog, and Contact pages with a more editorial design that actually fits the watch brand.
I also fixed a few bugs and cleaned up some bad React patterns, including a duplicate <head> tag, a component being recreated on every render, and a setState inside useEffect issue.
Day 6 Learning Backend (Python)
Today, I learned about file handling and modules in Python.
I learned how to read from and write to files, use different file modes, import modules, and use Python's built-in modules like random and math.
I also learned how to organize code into different files instead of putting everything in one file.
Day 6 Learning Backend (Python)
Today, I learned about file handling and modules in Python.
I learned how to read from and write to files, use different file modes, import modules, and use Python's built-in modules like random and math.
I also learned how to organize code into different files instead of putting everything in one file.
Marketing skills gotta be one of the most important skills every techie should have.
It’s not just about coding.
You can be really good at what you do, but if nobody knows what you do, it becomes much harder for opportunities to find you.
You need to learn how to market your skills. It’s not optional anymore. It’s a must, This is 2026. People give opportunities to people they know, people they’ve seen, and people they trust.
You can’t spend all your time building in one corner of your room and expect people to magically discover you, You have to learn how to tell people what you do.
Share your projects, talk about what you’re learning, show your progress, put yourself out there.
Applying for jobs on LinkedIn can work, but let’s be honest, the competition is massive, and the chances of getting selected can be very small.
Sometimes, the opportunity doesn’t come from applying. It comes from someone seeing your work online and thinking:
“Wait, this person can actually do this.”
So yes, learn to code, But also learn to market yourself, because being good at something is one thing, making sure the right people know you’re good at it is another.
Market your skills. Put yourself out there. Tell people what you do, that's how you stay visible and relevant in the tech space.
Marketing skills gotta be one of the most important skills every techie should have.
It’s not just about coding.
You can be really good at what you do, but if nobody knows what you do, it becomes much harder for opportunities to find you.
You need to learn how to market your skills. It’s not optional anymore. It’s a must, This is 2026. People give opportunities to people they know, people they’ve seen, and people they trust.
You can’t spend all your time building in one corner of your room and expect people to magically discover you, You have to learn how to tell people what you do.
Share your projects, talk about what you’re learning, show your progress, put yourself out there.
Applying for jobs on LinkedIn can work, but let’s be honest, the competition is massive, and the chances of getting selected can be very small.
Sometimes, the opportunity doesn’t come from applying. It comes from someone seeing your work online and thinking:
“Wait, this person can actually do this.”
So yes, learn to code, But also learn to market yourself, because being good at something is one thing, making sure the right people know you’re good at it is another.
Market your skills. Put yourself out there. Tell people what you do, that's how you stay visible and relevant in the tech space.
Before you go to bed tonight, I need you to remember one thing.
Not everything needs to be figured out today.
Give yourself some time.
Nothing can hurt you more than your own mind. Stop stressing over things you can't control.
Breathe, Let your mind rest. You are going to be okay, I promise 💜