It started in high school. I used to play games with a group of online friends, but i always noticed they built cool things on the side like discord bots, small websites, random tools. I was fascinated, how lines of colored text could turn into something real and functional. That confusion didn't last long. it turned into curiosity. I wanted to understand how it all worked.
I began with Python. there was no plan, just me, a code editor, and the goal of just exploring and making something cool. most nights were spent staring at error messages, fixing one problem only to uncover three more. It was frustrating, but along the way I started talking to more developers, asking questions, and learning from people who were a few steps ahead of me. I made some really good friends in that process.
Over time, my interest shifted toward the web. I loved how i changed some code and instantly saw the result. but it wasn't just about how things looked. I started caring about what happened behind the scenes too: how data moved, how APIs were structured, why something was slow, and how to make it faster and reliable. I built dozens of projects during this phase. Most were broken, a few actually worked. Every one of them taught me something.
The real turning point came with my first paying client. A stranger on the internet trusted me to build something they actually needed, and I delivered. I paid attention to all the details, And I finally delivered the project and and saw the payment come through, I realized this wasn't just a hobby it was something I could turn into a career.
Now, I run a development agency. I work with real clients, design systems, build projects, write logic, and deal with production software. Some days are smooth, others involve late-night bugs and last-minute fixes. It can be stressful, but I enjoy the challenge. making real products has taught me far more than tutorials ever could.
Along the way, I learned that writing code is only part of the job. communicating clearly, asking the right questions, translating vague ideas into concrete solutions, and staying calm when things break matters just as much. These skills weren't obvious at the start, but they're now a core part of how I work.
What excites me most right now is watching the industry evolve in real time. The pace of change is intense. new tools, new workflows, and AI reshaping how we build and think about software. things that felt impossible not long ago are now part of my daily work. It's exciting, and occasionally overwhelming, in the best way.
That sense of curiosity from high school never really went away. I still find myself experimenting late at night, reading about new technologies, and thinking about where all of this is heading. there's always something new to learn, something better to build, and something I don't understand yet. that's what keeps me here.