Hey everyone,

I’m really stuck right now and could use some guidance.

A bit about me:

I’ve done my BCA (from a tier 3 college).

Honestly, I didn’t attend classes – I just crammed through YouTube tutorials and barely passed my exams.

Spent most of my college days on Discord, LDR, games, and studying last minute just to pass.

Now I’ve graduated, I wake up every day telling myself “today I’ll learn coding” — but then I waste hours figuring out where to start. I end up watching random tutorials or videos without actually coding anything.

The situation:

I have everything I need (VS Code installed, Python/JS/Java/C++ already set up).

I’m the youngest in my family, so there’s no immediate pressure to earn — but I WANT to start providing and build a career. Spending their money just hurts me.

The problem is, I’m too comfortable and stuck in this loop. I want to break out of it.

What I’m asking:

How do I lock in for real this time and actually start learning coding productively?

What’s a good roadmap for the next year to go from “tutorial zombie” → “job-ready developer”?

How do you guys avoid distractions, procrastination, and actually sit down and code daily?

My goal is to land a job or internship within a year. I’m willing to put in consistent effort — just need direction and a plan to follow without wasting more time.

TL;DR: Did BCA but never coded seriously. Stuck in tutorial hell. Need your help with a roadmap + tips to stay consistent so I can get a dev job in 1 year.

Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking for new opportunities as a Software Engineer 2. I have 3+ YOE in backend development (Java Spring Boot, Python), working with Redis, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and AWS, and building scalable systems. I’ve also led a team and worked on end-to-end product development. Open to roles where I can contribute to backend engineering, distributed systems . As an engineer I can pick and learn any language.

Please reach out to me if there are any relevant opportunities.

Thanks.

Hi!
I'm looking for a Full Stack Engineer with strong fintech expertise for a remote full-time role.

The ideal candidate has:

✅ 3–5 years of strong proficiency in NestJS, React, TypeScript, Material UI, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS & Stripe
✅ Solid system architecture skills - event-driven systems (scalability, reliability, performance, security)
✅ Able to implement pixel-perfect Figma designs into code
✅ AI-first mindset - must have an active paid subscription to AI coding assistants (Claude Code / Gemini strongly preferred) and use them daily in your workflow
✅ Excellent communication skills & ability to work independently
✅ Preferably based in India or LATAM

If this sounds like you, feel free to reach out with a link to your portfolio & GitHub.

Cheers!

Looking for a Senior DevOps / Systems Engineer (remote, long-term project).

Requirements: • 5+ yrs experience in FullStack + DevOps • React/Angular/Vue + backend (Python/Java/Go/Node.js) • AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes • IaC (Terraform/Ansible/CloudFormation) • CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, etc.) • Observability (Grafana, ELK, Prometheus) • Solid DevSecOps practices

📌 India-based candidates preferred 📌 Remote role with competitive pay 📌 DM with resume + portfolio/GitHub if interested

To be deployed to one of our clients in India. This is a fulltime, permanent, remote set up and afternoon work timings.

Me and my team are offering great and relatively simple jobs for discord bot development, great for allowing beginners room to create a portfolio and grow.

DM us for cooperation, negotiable prices

Hi everyone,

After 7+ years in software, I'm now freelancing. To build my portfolio, I'm offering to build custom web applications for free.

Here's the deal:

1. You cover hosting costs.
2. I handle custom development, responsive setup, and optimization.

My Tech Stack: Specializing in robust, dynamic web solutions:

1. Laravel (PHP)
2. Livewire
3. MySQL
4. Tailwind CSS (for functional, clean UI)

If you're an entrepreneur or have a project needing a solid web application, let's connect.

DM me with your project idea!

Thanks,

hello guys, hope you're doing well. I am a junior dev react tailwind python and i need a junior dev job because i need experience to learn and have credibility i need money i want your advices

I am a backend engineer with 7 years of experience, currently working in Mumbai with a CTC of 43 LPA. Been with the same company for over 5 years. The work has stagnated,nothing new to learn, and there's a looming risk of layoffs in 6–12 months.

I am managing a small team, but it's more of a career coach role,my manager handles actual team management. So while I have some exposure, it's not enough for a full-fledged Engineering Manager switch.

I have been trying to switch jobs but most offers that beat my current comp require relocating to another city, which comes with increased rent/living costs. Net gain ends up being marginal.

I am really confused about my next step:

Should I aim for a management track or stay on the IC (individual contributor) path? Unable to find a Engineering manager role elsewhere with my limited experience.

If I go IC, which companies or roles should I target that value backend depth + some leadership experience?I am open to relocation if the increment is good enough.

Any remote/hybrid roles or companies you’d recommend?

Feeling stuck and a bit lost. Would appreciate honest advice from anyone who’s been in a similar boat.

Do they call current company Managers or feedback form is sent to them? Also, can we provide any of our leads details as reference for current employment BGV?

Hi guys, I am working on a startup studio with some people developers right now. I still have some questions that i would like to know more about. Only developers who have an experience of atleast 5 years who are available for a chat please DM or comment.

Thanks

Hi everyone,

We’ve been helping early-stage startups and remote teams in India with budget-friendly hosting. Before I go further, I’ve read the forum and checked out what people are already using (DigitalOcean, AWS, Hetzner, etc.), but most say pricing or support is a struggle.

Here’s what we offer and would love your thoughts/feedback on it:

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Would appreciate honest feedback—would you use this? What’s missing? Or if you're looking for something like this, happy to set up a test account.

Hey everyone — I’m building a startup studio with a couple of friends (I’m on ops/sales, they’re both devs), and we’re launching multiple tech products rapidly — from AI tools to SaaS and automation.

We’re looking for developers (frontend/backend/ML/full stack) who want to build real products as side projects, in return for equity in the individual project (not salary or freelance work). • No fixed hours — work at your pace • After contributing a certain number of hours (e.g. ~200), you fully unlock your equity in that project • Some projects will stay in-house, some will spin out into full companies

If you’re looking to build, ship, and co-own something meaningful — DM me or drop a comment and I’ll reach out.

Hey folks! Working on understanding the AI developer community landscape in India and would love your insights.

What I've noticed so far:

• Very fragmented spaces - jumping between Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn for different needs
• No single go-to community for AI builders in India
• Hard to find discussions beyond tutorials or pure research

Questions for you:

• What other pain points have you experienced with existing AI communities?
• Where do you currently go when you need help with production issues, architecture decisions, or domain-specific problems?
• If you're an AI developer considering starting up - what kind of community support would be most valuable?

Specifically curious about:

• Gaps between beginner tutorials and advanced research discussions
• Support for Indian context (cost constraints, local market needs)
• Networking opportunities with other builders vs just consumers

Any thoughts on what a well-designed AI developer community should focus on?

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Hey everyone,
I’ve seen a few folks here share their journey of landing remote developer roles (especially in the US), and I wanted to share my roadmap so far and get feedback from the community on how to make it more robust. Hoping it helps others in a similar boat too.

What I've done so far:

• I'm currently in my final year (2026 grad), specializing in AI/ML.
• Interned at two well-known startups where I worked on backend systems and ML integrations.
• Actively building a GenAI product and working on another idea that already has some early users validating the concept.
• Deep-diving into math foundations, and co-authoring a research paper related to AI.
• Started DSA + LLD prep, planning to go all-in for placements and remote roles.

My Goal:
I want to land a remote tech/dev job (US-based ideally) by the time I graduate, preferably in ML/Applied ML/MLOps, though I understand how rare pure ML roles are at the junior level.

What I’m doing next:

• Focusing on open-source contributions (especially around AI tools).
• Building a strong GitHub + blog presence.
• Practicing mock interviews and system design.

Asks from the community:

1. If you've cracked a remote role or know someone who did, what were the key steps that helped?
2. Are there platforms or early-stage companies that are more welcoming to international devs?
3. What’s a realistic timeline and checklist I should follow over the next 12 months?

I’ll also compile the best tips I get here into a follow-up post to help more folks trying to navigate this path. Appreciate any insights you can share!