"Launching State of Dev in Uzbekistan: A Survey for Developers"

I see young devs building amazing things fixing complex bugs, creating useful apps and still saying things like: “I’m not ready to contribute to open source.” “My code isn’t good enough.” Honestly you don’t need to be perfect to start. You just need to try once. - Even a tiny contribution fixing a typo, - improving a README,  - testing a feature can open doors you never imagined. The real power is not in keeping what you know it’s in sharing it. So to all African devs and beyond: - Start contributing NOW. - Show your work. - Learn in public. Because our strength isn’t just in the code it’s in the community behind it. 🐘 🏄♂️

The Reality Behind African Developers What people don’t see about African software developers is the part that actually defines us. They compare us to developers in Europe or the US, but they don’t see what we work against every single day. They don’t see the late-night coding sessions during power outages. They don’t see us debugging with phones because laptops break and replacements are expensive. They don’t see us attending tech events, learning backend, frontend, AI all while dealing with slow internet and unstable electricity. And yet… we still show up. We still learn. We still build. For many African developers, writing code isn’t just a skill - it’s persistence, resilience, and survival. We innovate with what we have, not what we wish we had. So before anyone says “African devs aren’t good enough,” remember: It’s not a lack of creativity. It’s the weight we’re coding under and we’re still delivering. The potential here is real. Give us the tools, and we’ll show you the world-class results. #softwaredevelopment #backenddeveloper #programming #AfricaTech #DevelopersInAfrica #TechEcosystem

📘 Four key lessons from West African OSS advocate Olawale Fabiyi In our recent blog post, Olawale Fabiybi, a passionate open source advocate from West Africa, shares four powerful tips for anyone looking to start their journey in open source: 1️⃣ Join a community 2️⃣ Start small & learn in public 3️⃣ Find a mentor 4️⃣ Solve local problems with global tools 🌍 Olawale’s insights highlight the incredible energy and potential of Africa’s developer communities,and why open source is such a powerful pathway for new talent. Read the full story to dive deeper into his journey and advice! 🚀 https://hubs.la/Q03Vg8vV0 #GlobalVoicesOSS #opensourceafrica #opensource #globalsouth

Tech Professionals in Africa Don’t Talk About This Enough… People say African developers, designers, and tech students move slow. They say we don’t innovate fast enough… or that we lack consistency. But have you ever tried learning tech when real life keeps punching you? Try writing clean code while your younger siblings are shouting in the background because you only have one room. Try designing UI on a cracked phone screen because you can’t afford a MacBook. Try taking an online course when you must first walk 10 minutes just to find stable network. Most people don’t see that. They don’t see those who learn Python after grinding through a whole day of lectures. Or the ones who save ₦300 every week just to buy night data. Or the students who watch YouTube tutorials at 340p because it’s the only quality that won’t finish their data. Talent isn’t the issue. Discipline isn’t the issue. The environment is. Some of us don’t grow slower we just grow in a place where every step feels like climbing a hill with no shoes. Yet we still show up. We still build. We still push. So before anyone compares African tech talent to those with unlimited resources, remember this: Excellence is not about where you live. It’s about how hard you fight to rise above the things that should have stopped you. hashtag #softwaredevelopment #africantech #programming #grindmode #techjourney #webdevelopment #coding #python #motivationTuesday #100daysOfCode

Week 5 at ALT School Africa 🚀 — Deep Diving Into JavaScript! This week has been all about JavaScript fundamentals, and it’s been both challenging and incredibly exciting. From understanding data types, to breaking down how objects, arrays, and variables work… everything is starting to come together. JavaScript isn’t just a programming language— it’s a new way of thinking. ✨ Here are a few things I mastered this week: The difference between let, const, and var JavaScript’s primitive vs non-primitive data types How objects store data using key–value pairs Working with arrays and basic operations Understanding how the browser interprets JS Every concept feels like another puzzle piece added to the bigger picture of becoming a world-class software engineer. I’m extremely proud of the growth so far — and even more excited for what’s coming next. One line of JavaScript at a time. 💛💻 If you’re also learning JS, let’s connect and grow together! #ALTSchoolAfrica #ALTSA #Javascript #100DaysOfCode #TechJourney #CodingLife #SoftwareEngineering #WomenInTech #DevCommunity #TechCareer #LearnInPublic #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #ProgrammingJourney #CodeNewbie #TechAfrica

‎Coding is only 20% of the job. Reading is the other 80%. 📉 ‎ ‎In the excitement of Open Source, many student developers bypass the documentation to start coding immediately. While the enthusiasm is great, this is a junior mistake. ‎ ‎Every robust project has a constitution: the README (The Mission) and CONTRIBUTING guide (The Laws). Ignoring these is the fastest way to have your work rejected. ‎ ‎At She Code Africa OAU, we believe in building "Senior Engineer" habits from day one. Read the map before you start the engine. ‎ ‎#OpenSource #SoftwareEngineering #SCAOAU #StudentDevelopers #CareerGrowth #TechCommunity #OAU

Proud to share that ArcanaJS is being developed at YouCode Maroc, within the UM6P - University Mohammed VI Polytechnic ecosystem. ArcanaJS is a full-stack framework designed with a strong focus on performance, clean architecture, and developer experience. Building it in the YouCode × UM6P environment provides access to a culture of innovation, engineering rigor, and real-world problem solving. This ecosystem encourages experimentation, scalability, and the creation of impactful technical solutions, values that strongly shape the vision and direction of ArcanaJS. More to come as the framework continues to grow. #ArcanaJS #YouCode #UM6P #SoftwareEngineering #WebDevelopment #OpenSource

💬 “I’ve been quietly following the #EclipseFdn and wanted to see how I could contribute directly and use my skills to expand open source innovation in Africa and beyond" shared Harmony Elendu, product manager and diversity and inclusion advocate. OSCAFest brought together open source developers, students, and enthusiasts from across Africa every year to learn, connect, and build. https://hubs.la/Q03Vg58j0 📢 Hear from other innovators from the Global South redefining the tech landscape: https://hubs.la/Q03Vg9Gj0 #OSCAFest #opensource #EFxAfrica #community

I built something I wish I had when I first started my career: a space where imposter syndrome doesn't hide in silence. Inner-voice-space is a platform where people can anonymously share their real experiences with self-doubt, fear, and that persistent feeling of "not being enough." No toxic positivity. No performative encouragement. Just honest confessions that remind us we're not alone. What started as a personal project became something more meaningful, a community space where vulnerability is met with understanding, not judgment. Key features: Anonymous sharing (authentication required to post, but identities stay private) Multi-language support for global accessibility Fully responsive design Built with Next.js 16, Prisma, and Better-Auth (Google, GitHub, LinkedIn sign-in) This is just the beginning. More features are coming, but the mission stays the same: creating a supportive space for the thoughts we don't always say out loud. If you've ever felt like an imposter in your own success, you're not alone. And now there's a place to acknowledge that. I've included a demo video below to show how it works, take a look and feel free to share your thoughts. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDafr8Fk #WebDevelopment #MentalHealth #ImposterSyndrome #NextJS #OpenSource #DeveloperCommunity MUKE JOHNBAPTIST Collinz Kooza Banyweire John kalule silver Roland Sankara Fred Vuni Namale Fatuma Miriam Angella Birungi Moses Kisakye custordev [ Ian Sebugenyi] Samuel Kaweesi Jordan Carlzen dev Sophia Vincent Lauryn Hope Tuhaise Rebecca Peace Mirembe NGOBI OWEN ALBERT Nantume Brenda Nalunga Margret Collins M. Batimehin Emmanuel Adnan Is-haq PyData Kampala Emata Zainab Musa Ahabwe Clarissa Petite Isaac Agbugolo Benjamin Eldon Wakida Sanyi Diriba KEITESI AISHA Abdul-Lateef Sakariyau Maria Mirembe Asasira Queen Pinklen National Social Security FundNitaWinnie Daisy AberWinfred ClaireMercy React JS Rwanda Meetup National ICT Innovation Hub Refactory Academy

DID YOU KNOW? Nigeria has the highest number of web 3 developers in Africa and ranks 4th globally. According to a report released by Hashed Emergent, 86% of web 3 developers in Nigeria are below the age of 27, with over half joining the ecosystem in the past 12 months.