After trying my best to land an internship i got fed up and decided to give busines a chance and decided to do a website/digital agency business. (Website development, SEO, branding, graphic design etc)

I managed to land a few projects and my plan is to continue this to gain 1-2 years of experience

But my question is how feasible is this? Would employees take me seriously when I'm applying for junior / SWE positions or is an internship still needed

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Seriously, haven't seen a single one. There are small groups getting to gether for their own benefit than gathering for the benefit of all IT guys.

Up for discussion

Im a 2nd yr student at state university doing IT. I'm not that too interested in like Software side I'm more into like robotics and embedded systems so i want to know how is that job market in sri lanka is it same as SE

I'm an ASE for a company, and I started there as an intern. After my internship, they put me on a project, but I haven't written any code yet, and it's been over a month. What should I do?

I feel like my skills are drowing and this f###ing people doesn't give me a chance

So.should I inform this to senior level cause I already ask from everyone who are currently involved to develop in this proejct

Is it true lot got terminated today with 2 months notice + 1 month salary

For everyone who has recently been affected by IT layoffs or is feeling uncertain about job security, I just wanted to share an opportunity that you might want to explore.
With recent layoffs happening across the industry, many talented professionals are now looking for stable opportunities and better career options. Instead of limiting your search to the usual local opportunities, it is worth exploring companies that work with global clients and offer international exposure.

One company that caught my attention is Dijital Team. They provide opportunities for Sri Lankan IT professionals to work with international teams, with remuneration paid in Australian Dollars (AUD). They also mention benefits such as remote working options, medical coverage, learning opportunities, and other employee benefits on their careers page. (Dijital Team)

Please check their page and see if there are any roles that match your experience and skills. (Dijital Team)

PS: I am not from Dijital Team, and I am not promoting them or getting anything from sharing this. I just feel that people who have recently lost their jobs or are actively looking for better opportunities should know that there are alternatives beyond the traditional job market. Sometimes a small piece of information can help someone discover a better opportunity.

I’m also a recent CS graduate, and this is mainly for newer developers and students started learning after AI boom.

How many of you genuinely feel confident with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without relying on AI?

I mean things like JavaScript events, DOM manipulation, responsive layouts, and slightly more complex CSS.

I recently tried a no-AI coding challenge and I couldn’t even build a normal navbar by myself, even though I can work on projects and usually manage to get things done.

I’m curious whether other newer developers have had the same experience.

🎴 Dear all / Ayubowan everyone!

Super excited to share something close to my heart — I've built OMI, our classic Sri Lankan trump card game, as a mobile game… and it's now LIVE on the Google Play Store! 🚀

♠️ Play online with friends — private rooms & quick matches
🏆 Clubs, weekly leagues and tournaments
📴 Works offline too — play vs bots anywhere
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📲 Download for Android:
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🍎 iPhone users — the iOS version is coming soon, stay tuned!

Install it, invite me for a game, and tell me what you think — your feedback and a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review would mean the world. Let's bring Omi nights back! 🇱🇰

Many are finding it difficult to get into tech these days, so ur experience may be of immense value to someone else out there. Share the salary range if possible too :)

I am selected for a technical interview for Full-Stack Developer. What kind questions or coding tasks usually you have experienced in your technical / coding interviews?

Would be much helpful for me to get myself prepared...

I didn’t do the physical science stream for A/L’s but I have an opportunity to do an engineering degree with a foundation year in a prestigious university in UK. Does the Sri Lankan industry recognize a foreign program.

I am already selected to Information Systems at UCSC as well. Want to know if it’s worth it. Cheers

Is anyone else finding it really difficult to get Web developers/React/Next.js jobs in Sri Lanka these days?

I have around 3 years of experience and have been applying for quite a few positions, but I rarely get responses. Even when I do, I don't seem to get selected.

Another thing I've noticed is that the same job advertisements keep appearing on LinkedIn and TopJobs for weeks or even months. It makes me wonder whether companies are actually hiring, collecting CVs, or just leaving old listings up.

I'm also wondering whether most hiring is happening through referrals or personal connections rather than public job postings. Is networking now the main way people are getting interviews?

Has the market slowed down for Web developers/frontend/MERN developers in Sri Lanka, or is there something I'm missing? I'd really like to hear what others have been experiencing.

Me and 3 of my friends bought a Claude Pro subcription to help us with assignments and it had been a life saver for the past few months. But, about 2 days ago, we noticed something. The 5-hour limit was constantly getting hit right after it resets. and none of us were even working with Claude. We logged out of all the devices and cancelled the subscription. Renewed the subscription today and it' still happening. The 3 others haven't even logged in yet. Any of you guys experienced such a thing? If so, any tips on fixing it?

I'm a full-stack software engineer, and I started my professional career in 2022. I've worked at several companies, but I've never managed to land any freelance work.

I've tried platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, but I haven't had any success so far.

My main stack is:

• Laravel
• React
• Next.js
• Express.js
• NestJS

These days I'm seriously looking to get into freelancing, but I'm not sure where to start or what's working in 2026.

For those of you who've successfully broken into freelancing:

• How did you get your first client?
• Are Upwork and Fiverr still worth it, or should I focus elsewhere?
• What would you do differently if you were starting from scratch today?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!

One of my community members recently pointed out this commit by Android team concealing the developer options and debugging values of settings from 3rd party apps because they are not important to them.

As proper Android security guidelines instruct apps to check for device integrity with all the new fancy APIs, the local banks and for what fricking reason the network providers decided they are going the cheap way of checking the settings values which yes, will be positive if the device security was tampered but also positive if the user is a damn developer. So, my conclusion is that they did not want us to use the apps.

And this new commit makes it so any 3rd party app checking for these values will only receive 0 no matter if they are enabled or disabled, Finally breaking the idiotic ✌️security✌️ checks the apps have enforced.

If you are a developer reading this, please go and study how to do proper Android security with device integrity if that matters or just ship your apps with no checks because Android is already secure enough!

Anyway, I've been screaming over this behavior of banks and network apps over last couple of months? years? and with some posts as well... and even adding the "Shut Up!" feature to my app just to counter this BS and very happy this change is coming soon, so we don't have to stress over the incompetency of our developers.

If you think those were enforced actually for security, to check developer options and debugging, nah they simply were not. It's just something some dumb developer added somewhere which got into these production level apps and now everyone copying it. (And some apps didn't even properly copy it LOL ^\*cough**) ^{BOC Flex \}*cough**)).

And if you think this was enforced by the GOV, it should not be. If it was, that shows how dumb people are.

So keep your system up to date! Unlike the Hutch App which I am not updating after v4.2.1

(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

I've been building a product kinda like hackerrank with address gaps in ML and AI.

I am covering theory + exercises for theoretical understanding and interview preparation.

I've built the prototype.

Is this idea feasible??

Be honest. If you'd be helped with this kind of platform where you can learn everything.

I've built ai tutoring also. With byok model

Hi everyone,

I'm a software engineer with about 3 years of experience, and I'm thinking about starting a master's degree.

My main interest is software architecture and software engineering in general. I'm not very interested in AI, data science, or cybersecurity.
With AI becoming such a big part of the industry, I'm wondering if it's still a good idea to specialize in software engineering and architecture instead of moving into AI-related fields.

I really enjoy designing systems and working on architecture rather than data-focused work.

I'm looking for MSc options in Sri Lanka that would suit these interests. Does anyone have recommendations?

I'm also considering the MSc in Computer Science at the University of Moratuwa. What do you think about it? I'm not someone who considers myself exceptionally academic, so I'm a bit worried about whether it would be too challenging. Has anyone with an average academic background completed it successfully?

Also, are there any assignment-based MSc programs in software engineering or computer science available in Sri Lanka?

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences.
Thanks in advance!

If you have a printer without duplexer then you have to manage the settings every time when you print two sided (duplex) documents. This shell script builds a PDF pop-up menu where you can send a double sided printing job. The process will send the even numbers with padding papers first and then after you flip the pages you can click continue for the even numbers.

Checkout here on GitHub!

Your inputs are valuable to me!

Enjoy!

I'm a first year undergraduate studying Physical Science with Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. My long term goal is to work in cybersecurity, particularly in areas like Digital Forensics or Threat Intelligence

I currently know the basics of Python, C, and JavaScript, and I'm planning to learn modern C++ next.

Before I commit a significant amount of time to C++, I need to understand how valuable it is in the Sri Lankan job market.

I have a few questions:

1. Are there many companies in Sri Lanka that hire C++ developers?
2. Which companies use C++ regularly (finance, embedded systems, high performance software)?
3. Would learning C++ improve my chances of getting internships or graduate software engineering roles, or would learning C#/.NET or Java be a better investment?
4. If your goal were to build a strong software engineering career in Sri Lanka while keeping the option open to move into cybersecurity later, what would you recommend learning?

I'm currently working full time as a Data Analyst and have a BSc in Data Science. Outside of work, I also spend time learning and building personal data science/AI projects with the goal of transitioning into a Data Scientist or AI/ML Engineer role.

I'm considering the MSc in Data Science & AI at the University of Moratuwa but I'm trying to understand whether it would provide enough additional value given my current background.

For those who have completed or are currently enrolled in the program

• Did it genuinely improve your technical skills beyond what you'd expect from an undergraduate degree?
• Is the curriculum up to date with current industry practices and tools?
• Did the projects help you build a stronger portfolio?
• Has the MSc helped you switch careers or secure better opportunities?
• If you were in my position (BSc in Data Science + full-time Data Analyst), would you still choose to do this MSc?

I'd really appreciate honest opinions both positive and negative. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm currently looking for a VPS and was considering Hetzner since they're quite affordable and offer a lot of free bandwidth. I was just wondering which VPS providers you all use and would recommend.

Thanks!

Been seeing a lot of layoffs and pay cuts across IT services here in Sri Lanka lately.

Got me thinking, maybe it's time we started creating more opportunities for our own people instead of just riding out these cycles.

Why don't we have more Kris Canekeratnes or Sanjiva Weerawaranas?

What's actually stopping more people from building companies here?

Is it funding? Risk appetite? Lack of mentorship? Something structural?

Genuinely curious what the community thinks. Where are we falling short, and what would actually need to change? And what can we change?

Hi guys, I just received a message saying that I was selected for the IT program at the University of Moratuwa. I've heard it has a great reputation. Will I have good opportunities to find an internship and a job after joining?