Welcome Thread - v338

One day, a junior became a middle. Then a senior. And that’s when THEY came — the recruiters. With offers. And so began the ancient game of hide and seek...

I’m one of them. Yep, one of recruiters.

But wait — don’t run. I’m not here to spam you!

I’m Alexandra. I work in business development at an international tech recruitment agency.

Mostly here to read, learn, and maybe share a few behind-the-scenes insights on hiring and job search.

If you're curious about career stuff or just want to chat — say hi!

Otherwise, see you around!

👋 Hello everyone! I'm Mahdi , a Cloud Engineer currently based in Italy. I'm passionate about cloud computing & DevOps I'm always eager to explore new technologies and stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations in the cloud space.

I’m currently preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect certification to strengthen my architecture design skills and deepen my understanding of scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.

Joining the AWS Community Builders program is a great opportunity for me to connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge, and continue growing in this exciting field.

Looking forward to learning from all of you and contributing wherever I can! 🚀

Hi everyone! 👋🏻 I’m Hadil, a Software Engineer and Technical Content Writer at Final Round AI. I’m passionate about creating impactful software and writing in-depth, practical tech articles, many of which I share here on DEV. I love blending code, creativity, and clear communication to help others learn and grow in their tech journeys. Excited to meet more of you and exchange ideas! 🔥

Hello everyone,
Being a non-techie, being in business of Education in AI Tools for non-techies, I'm here to explore more in latest AI!
Gulzu/Shweta Kapoor.

Innovation Strategy Consultant turning into Web Developer and AI Agent Developer 😁

I will be starting my own "David's Code BootCamp" in a couple of weeks when I return to Brazil, and looking to connect to people interested in #LearningInPublic and development of AI Agents.

If you are on similar journey I would be glad to connect!

ello~ 🌸🌸🌸🌸

I'm a junior fullstack react/ts andy. I've made a few websites & apps in production using nextjs & expo, and a freelance project using astro. I'm learning prisma in my free time alongside svelte, nest & pytorch.
I like my dist as smol as possible.

I want to be an entrepreneur & have a bunch of unfinished projects.

I also want to be a one-stop-shop, from ideation, design, architecture, to production, deployment, seo & maintainance, for software solutions - working freelance, independent from a company. I know a bit of figma so I'm learning how to make some basic design files too + always on the lookout to increase my ui/ux knowledge (or maybe that's just me procrastinating).

I'm currently in the process of building up my portfolio & demo projects for freelance. (If you have a project you need made for super cheap, hit me up!)

I'll post about my learning journey, about the projects I'll be making, & any work that might come my way. Maybe rant about work or gossip about new tech stuff.
And ask a bunch of questions.

Nice to meet y'all~ please take care of me~ <3

//you can hit me up for anything~

Hi everyone! 👋
My name is Dasha, I'm QA Manager and QA Lead, and have 10 years of experience working in Software! I’m so excited to join this amazing community of such smart and forward-thinking people! 💡✨
I just published my first post 🫣 🫣 🫣 and would be so grateful for your support!
Feel free to react 👍, leave a comment 💬, or drop any questions you have — I’d love to hear from you. Thanks a ton! 💜
🚀 How I Built an AI Agent That Generates Structured Test Cases in Minutes

Hey there! I'm Gianpietro, an AI Engineer, that is, a Full-Stack Engineer who works with the aid of Generative AI on projects that involve Agentic workflows (not a Machine Learning Engineer). I'm always studying frontend and backend technologies, the latest LLM tools, and how I can integrate them into my workflow and applications. I really believe in AI. It is a powerful and disruptive technology. I also believe it's overhyped. I'm into diving into what works and what doesn't.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m Ayo, a Cloud Engineer from London, UK, who is passionate about cloud and software engineering.

For context, I have achieved the following AWS certifications 😅:

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator — Associate (SOA-C02)
• AWS Certified Developer — Associate (DVA-C02)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (SAA-C03)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

Whether you want to learn more about the cloud, are starting your cloud journey, or are looking to deepen your AWS knowledge, I have written a few articles here to make topics surrounding the cloud a bit more understandable.

I hope that by sharing how I’ve approached various concepts and AWS services, you’ll find valuable takeaways for your own personal growth and development.

Aaaaand lastly, if you are interested in collaborating or connecting with me further, please reach out via the following platforms:

• linkedin.com/in/ayomeshe/
• github.com/Meshclan1

Look forward to writing some more interesting articles for you guys - keep an eye out!

Yellow, Major's here, A resourceful, adaptable entrepreneur fueled by tech obsession and creativity. I specialize in premium digital product design, front-end development, and business-driven software solutions that are technically flawless and strategically sound.
and might be a bit of a perfectionist on the casual.

I got you a welcome riddle if someone's interested:

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<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1" />
<title>Welcome</title>

<style>
  /* visually minimal welcome for humans */
  :root{
    /* hex chunks of the hidden message (do not remove) */
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    --mesh-2: 207468656e20796f75277265206c696b;
    --mesh-3: 65206d6520612066726f6e74656e6420;
    --mesh-4: 64657369676e6572;

    /* decoy visual variables */
    --bg: #0f172a;
    --accent: #7c3aed;
    --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }

  html,body{height:100%}
  body{
    margin:0;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg),#071026 80%);
    font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
    color: #dbeafe;
  }

  .card{
    width:min(820px,92vw);
    padding:28px;
    border-radius:12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(2,6,23,0.6);
    display:flex;
    gap:24px;
    align-items:center;
  }

  .left{
    flex:1;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:8px;
  }

  h1{margin:0;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:-0.02em}
  p.lead{margin:0;color: #c7d2fe;opacity:0.9}

  .badge{
    background:var(--glass);
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:8px 12px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--accent);
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:8px;
  }

  /* tiny easter egg — only designers notice */
  .glyph{
    width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:12px;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--accent),#3b82f6);
    display:grid;place-items:center;color:white;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;
  }

  footer.small{font-size:12px;color:#94a3b8;margin-top:12px}

  /* hide the hex where only devs will look — not visible on page */
  .meta{display:none}
</style>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="card" role="region" aria-label="welcome">
    <div class="left">
      <h1>Welcome,</h1>
      <p class="lead">Nice to see another builder here. Peek under the hood — not everyone will.</p>
      <span class="badge">Frontend-friendly</span>
      <div class="small footer small">Tap into DevTools — the truth lives nearby.</div>
    </div>

    <div class="glyph" aria-hidden="true">UI</div>

    <!-- hidden (but discoverable) -->
    <div class="meta" aria-hidden="true" data-hint="--mesh"></div>
  </div>
</body>
</html>
Have fun!