Hey! I'm a developer who writes about the messy reality of modern development—from AI-assisted coding to abstraction overload. I believe in learning fundamentals while embracing new tools, and I'm always curious about how others navigate this fast-changing field.
I've noticed something: dev.to is full of incredibly talented developers sharing knowledge, but we don't always make it easy for opportunities to find us. Meanwhile, recruiters and CTOs are definitely browsing these articles looking for people who think clearly and solve real problems.
So let's make this easier for everyone.
How This Works
If you're a developer, drop a comment sharing:
- Your specialty - What do you build best?
- Your experience level - Junior, mid-level, senior, or "it's complicated"?
- Your current focus - What are you working on or learning?
- What you bring to teams - Your unique value (beyond just tech stack)
- Where to find you - LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio, Twitter/X
- Your situation - Open to work? Open to opportunities? Just networking?
If you're hiring or recruiting, feel free to:
- Browse the comments
- Reach out to people directly
- Share what you're looking for
No pressure, no sales pitches. Just real developers sharing what they're about.
I'll Start
Here's my template (feel free to copy and adapt):
Specialty: Full-stack web development with a focus on developer experience
Experience: 5+ years building production apps
🔧 Current Focus: Exploring how AI tools change development workflows while maintaining code quality
What I Bring:
- Strong fundamentals (can debug through any stack)
- Clear technical writing and documentation
- Balancing modern tools with pragmatic choices
Find Me:
- GitHub: http://github.com/respect17
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kudzai-murimi-50b7262bb
- Portfolio: http://bitwisesoftware.co.za/
Status: Always open to interesting conversations
Why Share This?
Because visibility matters. Some of the best opportunities come from:
- Someone reading your comment
- A recruiter finding your GitHub through this thread
- Another developer reaching out for collaboration
- A connection that happens 3 months from now
And honestly? Sometimes you don't realize you're open to new opportunities until the right one finds you.
Ground Rules
Let's keep this valuable:
- ✅ Be genuine about your skills and experience
- ✅ Share actual profiles (not just "DM me")
- ✅ Respect people's time and status
- ✅ Network authentically
- ❌ No spam or recruiting pitches in top-level comments
- ❌ Don't oversell or misrepresent experience
For Recruiters
If you're here looking for talent, that's great! Just remember:
- These are real people, not leads
- Read what they've written elsewhere on dev.to
- Personalize your outreach
- Respect their stated availability
My Ask
If you find this useful or connect with someone through this thread, come back and drop an update. Let's see if we can create some real opportunities here.
Alright, your turn! Drop your details in the comments below.
Template for easy copy-paste:
🎯 Specialty: [What you build best]
💼 Experience: [Your level]
🔧 Current Focus: [What you're working on]
🌟 What I Bring: [Your unique value]
🔗 Find Me:
- GitHub: [link] (X followers)
- LinkedIn: [link]
- Portfolio/Twitter: [link]
🌍 Status: [Open to work / Open to opportunities / Just networking]
Let's make some connections! 🚀
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