Day 1 learning React. If I run this time, drag me back abeg 🙏

Second semester has always been my toughest semester in this university. For some reason, I seem to face a lot of challenges every second semester. I haven't been coding much or posting my coding challenges lately because I've been busy preparing for my exams and handling a few other things. However, I'll be back soon and stronger than ever 💜.

And if by chance you stop believing in yourself, borrow my belief in you until you can believe in yourself again. Happy Sunday!!

Might take two years, might even take 5 years but the story is always going to end with me getting everything I promised myself!.

Day 69 Learning React If school doesn't kill me, I don't think anything else in this world can. 😹 Today was very hectic. By the time I got back, I was completely exhausted, but I still had to show up and give you all an update. Consistency is consistency, no matter how small the progress. I didn't do much today, just worked on the navbar for my wristwatch e-commerce project. No fancy designs yet, just getting the structure right and laying the foundation. Also, shout out to my roommate for coming up with the brand name I'm using for the project. Bro came through when I needed inspiration. 😂 Not every day is about building big features. Some days are just about showing up and moving the project one step forward. We go again tomorrow. 💪🔥

Something some Nigerian universities do really frustrates me. Technology evolves every day, yet some schools are still teaching programing like it's 2010. A friend told me today that they're learning Visual Basic in 2026. Seriously? I'm not saying older technologies should never be mentioned, but why are students spending valuable time on tools that are no longer relevant in most modern tech jobs? Programming requires up to date knowledge and practical industry experience. Universities should regularly update their curricula and bring in instructors who understand current technologies and trends. How do we expect graduates to compete globally when they're being trained with outdated tools and methods? It's time for Nigerian universities to align their computer science education with today's realities fr.

It's sad to say, but I think we've stopped thinking for ourselves. Back in the day, before social media became such a huge part of our lives, whenever you had free time, you would sit down and actually think. You'd reflect, imagine, question things, and form your own opinions. Now, social media is everywhere. We're constantly consuming content, and sometimes it feels like we don't even have minds of our own anymore. So much of what we say, do, believe, or even aspire to is influenced by someone we saw online and that's honestly crazy when you think about it. I know there's a lot of money, entertainment, and opportunities on social media. I understand why people spend so much time there. But every now and then, it's important to disconnect, step away from the noise, and spend some time alone with your thoughts. Social media isn't everything. Don't lose your ability to think for yourself.

I was scrolling through my GitHub and found my very first project. Looking back, it was just two HTML files connected together, but back then it felt like a masterpiece. 😹 What's the first project you ever pushed to GitHub??

Day 68 Learning React Didn't do much today, school had other plans. But I still showed up, and that's the whole point. 68 days ago, I made a commitment. Not a "I'll do it when I'm free" commitment, a real one. And real commitments don't take days off just because life gets busy. So even on the slow days, I open the laptop. Even when progress is small. Even when nobody's watching. Today was all about laying the groundwork. I scaffolded the folder structure for my next project: a wristwatch e-commerce website built with React. Components, pages, data, and context folders are all organized and ready to go. If you've been following this journey, you already know what the context folder is for, that's where the WhatsApp cart magic will live. No backend. No database. Just React, clean architecture, and a checkout flow that sends customers directly to the seller's WhatsApp. Simple, practical, and something real businesses can actually use. The foundation is set, Tomorrow, we build.

I was having a conversation with a friend last night, and he shared something that really stood out to me. He said that when he first started coding, he would build an application and then look at it and think, "Nah, the UI/UX is terrible." But as time went on, he realized something important, he's a developer, not a designer. He used the example of building a house. The people laying the blocks aren't the only ones involved in the construction process. They work alongside architects and engineers who guide the design and structure of the building. Even the painters and electricians often have specialists or assistants helping them. Everyone has a role to play. There's a lesson in that. Just because you're a developer doesn't mean you have to be an expert designer too. I mean If you're good at both, that's amazing, kudos to you. But if you're not, that's perfectly fine. You're only one person, and you can't do everything at once. It's okay if your website doesn't look like a masterpiece as long as it solves the problem it's meant to solve and delivers value to the client. If design isn't your strength, you can always collaborate with a designer. That's why teams exist. And for those constantly hearing people online say, "You need to learn this, and that, and this too..." yes, learning new skills is great. But it's often better to focus on one thing, become really good at it, and then expand from there. Trying to learn everything at once can lead to burnout. Imagine being the architect, the painter, the electrician, and the builder of a house all at the same time. It's possible, but it's exhausting. So don't beat yourself up because you don't know everything yet. Focus on improving a little every day. Growth takes time, and we'll get there eventually. 💜

Please, take pictures. Not every picture has to be posted online. Some pictures are meant to be memories. I just came across a photo I took in 2018 with the Nokia phone I was using back then, and I couldn't stop laughing 😹. It reminded me of how far I've come. No matter the phase you're in right now, make sure you take pictures and keep them. Years from now, when you look back at those photos, they'll remind you of the struggles, the growth, the lessons, and the journey. And if you're in tech, this is especially important. Take pictures of your beginnings, your first setup, your first laptop, those late night coding sessions, or even that tiny workspace you're working from today. 5 or 10 years from now, when you're in a completely different place, you'll look at those pictures and smile. You'll remember where you started and be grateful you didn't give up. Take pictures. E get why 💜