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🚀 Excited to announce the launch of Shamsi Calendar API! 🎉 After weeks of development, I'm proud to release a comprehensive RESTful API for the Afghan Shamsi (Solar Hijri) calendar - now live at https://lnkd.in/g7TNWXys Why I built this: As Afghan developers, we've long struggled with the lack of reliable tools for our calendar system. This API changes that. 🌟 Key Features: ✅ Accurate Shamsi ↔ Gregorian date conversion ✅ Full calendar views (day, week, month, year) ✅ Complete holiday management system ✅ Trilingual support: Dari, Pashto & English ✅ Interactive Swagger documentation ✅ 151 tests with 85.6% code coverage ✅ Free and open-source 🛠️ Built with: TypeScript, Express.js, tested with Jest, and deployed with enterprise-grade security (rate limiting, CORS, Helmet) 📊 What you can do: Build Afghan calendar apps without reinventing the wheel Integrate Shamsi dates into your existing applications Access accurate holiday information Use it in any language: TypeScript, Python, Java, etc. 🎯 Perfect for: Afghan tech startups, government systems, educational platforms, mobile apps, and anyone serving the Afghan community worldwide. Try it out at the interactive documentation and let me know what you think! Contributions and feedback are welcome. #OpenSource #API #AfghanTech #ShamsiCalendar #WebDevelopment #TypeScript #SoftwareEngineering #Afghanistan

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I use Claude Code to ship my engineering tasks in weekdays, but its potential goes far beyond just refactoring or debugging code. I recently built a workflow where I can publish a complete song to YouTube using Claude Code from the CLI. The entire pipeline, lyrics composition, local AI music generation, cover art design, video assembly, and YouTube publishing,  runs from a terminal with a prompt and minimal human interaction.  What used to require coordinating across multiple tools, multiple skill sets, and multiple hours now takes minutes from a single interface.  But here's the bigger picture: this pattern applies everywhere. The same approach of chaining AI capabilities into end to end workflows is transforming content creation, marketing, research, design, and operations across industries.  We're entering an era where the competitive advantage isn't just knowing how to use individual tools. It's knowing how to orchestrate them into workflows that collapse entire pipelines into simple interactions.  What workflows in your industry are ready for this kind of transformation?  https://lnkd.in/gN_tR6tz PS: This post was generated using AI, and the quality of song could be better using models with more parameters, and better prompting maybe? but I used distilled model due to resource constrains.  #AI #FutureOfWork #Automation #ClaudeCode #MusicGeneration #Innovation #Productivity

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Just launched a new Node.js tutorial integrating Apache Kafka and MySQL for real-time order processing! Built a scalable system where: ✅ Express.js API accepts orders and pushes events to a Kafka topic (order-placed). ✅ Kafka consumer processes events and saves data to MySQL. ✅ Fully decoupled for high-throughput, event-driven architecture. Key tech: Node.js, kafkajs, mysql2. Set up on Windows with a detailed guide on GitHub: https://lnkd.in/dCAVBTVg Check out the code and let me know your thoughts! Suggestions for scaling or new features are welcome. 🙌 #NodeJS #Kafka #MySQL #WebDevelopment #Microservices #JavaScript #Tech

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I've started writing articles about a project Serhat Uluç and I have been working on a #multiTenant e-commerce platform built with #Django. Django doesn’t natively support a multi-tenant architecture, so we had to design a solution that works with a single database and single schema approach. To make this possible and maintainable, we leveraged #ContextManager and #contextvars, which turned out to be powerful tools for building a clean and reliable tenant-aware system. If you're tackling something similar or just curious about the implementation, check out the article below for all the details: https://lnkd.in/eg-cYzbp #WebDevelopment #Python #SoftwareArchitecture #Ecommerce #MultiTenant #Django

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Faizan Ashraf on Integrating AI into SaaS Integrating AI isn't just a buzzword; it's how you build a truly intelligent SaaS application. As a Full Stack Developer specializing in MERN/Next.js, I use AI to move beyond basic automation and build features that genuinely delight users. My AI Integration Framework ⚙️ My approach to building AI-based SaaS focuses on selecting the right model for the job and seamlessly stitching it into the user workflow. I leverage the power of providers like OpenAI and Gemini for core logic, and specialized tools like Heygen (for video) and Hume AI (for emotional intelligence). The technical flow looks like this: - Frontend Hook (React/Next.js): The user triggers an event. - Backend Orchestration (Node.js/Supabase/MongoDB): The server packages the user's data and prompt, manages the API keys, and handles rate limits. - Model Interaction (OpenAI/Gemini): The model processes the request and returns a structured output (often JSON). - Data Persistence (PostgreSQL/MySQL): The results are stored and then presented to the user. - Real-World Example: AI-Powered Customer Onboarding 🚀 Instead of static help docs, I build AI Studio features that personalize the user experience: - Goal Setting: Users describe their objectives, and I use a Gemini model to instantly draft a custom, 3-step action plan, saving hours of manual setup. - Contextual Help: By feeding a user’s current app data into the prompt, the AI provides hyper-relevant assistance, turning a generic chatbot into a personal digital co-pilot. This blend of modern stacks (Next.js, Supabase) and advanced AI tools is key to delivering speed, scalability, and innovation. Have you built any powerful AI integrations recently? Drop your experience below! 👇 #AI #SaaSDevelopment #NextJS #FullStack #OpenAI #Gemini #SoftwareEngineering #FaizanAshraf

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I’ll be sharing a talk on “Vibe Coding: How AI Is Changing the Way Software Developers Build”. Exploring how AI is shifting software development away from memorising syntax and towards problem-solving, judgment, and creativity. We’ll look at how developers are using AI tools in real world projects, the skills that matter most in this new era, and what it all means for careers in tech whether you’re just getting started or already in the industry. Thanks to the Stoke-on-Tech team for the invite. Hope to see some of you there.

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Had the pleasure of attending Code.Digest at Microsoft Canada today, organized by Alex Pshul . 👏 The event was packed with great talks, but the panel discussion with April Gittens ,Alfredo Deza , and Anthony Bartolo really stood out. They touched on some key aspects of building AI systems: - April’s perspective on bias in AI systems and the ethical considerations when building and consuming AI was thought-provoking. - Alfredo emphasized the importance of bringing your own story to the table, having expertise in different domainswhile building can give you and edge and his enthusiasm for building things was palpable. - Anthony wrapped it up perfectly with a reminder about hustling and always learning, a message especially powerful for new grads starting their journey. All in all, a day full of insights, discussions, and inspiration. Excited to keep learning and applying these perspectives in my own work! 🚀

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🚀 From React Developer to $206K AI Engineer: My Complete 2025 Transition Blueprint After months of deep research, I've cracked the code on the career transition that's changing everything for developers like us. The numbers are mind-blowing: Average AI engineer salary jumped to $206K in 2025 (+$50K from 2024) 32% annual job growth through 2027 500,000+ open roles globally with demand crushing supply LinkedIn ranks AI Engineer as #1 fastest-growing position Here's the plot twist: Your JavaScript/React skills aren't just transferable—they're actually giving you a MASSIVE advantage that most people miss. What I discovered: ✅ AI Frontend Engineers earn $140K-$225K (perfect for React devs!) ✅ JavaScript AI development is totally viable with TensorFlow.js, LangChain.js ✅ Your async programming & component architecture skills translate directly ✅ Companies desperately need devs who can build AI-powered UIs I've mapped out the complete 18-month transition roadmap that's working for developers right now: 📍 Phase 1 (Months 1-6): Foundation + first certification 📍 Phase 2 (Months 7-12): Specialization + portfolio projects 📍 Phase 3 (Months 13-18): Job market domination The guide includes: Exact learning timeline with monthly milestones Budget breakdowns ($2K minimum to $10K premium paths) Portfolio projects that actually get you hired Target companies and salary negotiation strategies How to leverage your existing skills for maximum advantage This isn't just another "learn AI" post. This is a battle-tested blueprint for developers who want to future-proof their careers and join the highest-paid engineering specialization of the decade. Read the complete guide (with all the resources, timelines, and insider insights): https://lnkd.in/gdZSynTS Question for the community: What's holding you back from making this transition? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇 #AIEngineering #CareerTransition #ReactDeveloper #MachineLearning #TechCareers #SoftwareEngineering #AIJobs #JavaScript #CareerGrowth #TechSkills

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Most people try to learn Java the wrong way. 🚀 Finally Started Something I Wanted to Do for a Long Time… I’ve officially started my YouTube channel where I’ll be teaching Java from Beginner to Advanced. When I started learning programming, one thing I realized was: Most tutorials either ❌ Skip fundamentals ❌ Jump directly into frameworks ❌ Or make concepts unnecessarily complicated. So I decided to create a structured Java learning series where we start from absolute basics and move step-by-step to advanced backend development. In this series, we’ll cover: 📌 Java Fundamentals 📌 Variables, Keywords & Identifiers 📌 Operators & Control Flow 📌 OOP Concepts 📌 Collections Framework 📌 Multithreading 📌 JVM Internals 📌 Spring Boot & Backend Development The goal is simple: 👉 Make Java easy to understand with practical examples. If you're someone who: wants to start programming wants to become a Java developer or wants to strengthen fundamentals This series is for you. 🎥 Watch the first video here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpsKFmqe 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6H7Xcsg If you find it helpful, your support, feedback, and suggestions would mean a lot 🙌 #Java #SoftwareDevelopment #BackendDevelopment #Programming #LearnJava #TechCommunity #YouTubeLearning #Developers

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Farewell, Amazon! After nearly 5 years, hundreds of projects shipped, dozens of tech design documents written, thousands of operational issues resolved, hundreds of meaningful connections (many of which turned into lifelong friendships), countless interviews conducted, an infinite number of Sev3s, and unforgettable Sev2s - it’s time to close this chapter. I’m feeling that familiar mix of excitement and nostalgia that comes with any meaningful goodbye. Reflecting on my journey, I’d like to share a few takeaways that made the biggest impact on me. In the spirit of “if everything is important, then nothing is” – here are my top 3: 1. Obsess Over Your Customers. Build what customers need – not what you want. Listen, observe, add metrics that guide data-driven decisions, and never rely on assumptions. Always start from a real customer need and work backwards. 2. Own Everything - your projects, your career, your growth, your failures. Ownership is one of the strongest forces that can drive you forward. It’s truly transformational. 3. Prioritize Relentlessly. Your time is your most valuable asset - and it’s limited. How you spend it shapes your future. Use it wisely. Full of gratitude, full of learnings, full of memories. Amazon - thank you for shaping me more than I could have imagined. Amazonians - thank you for being the heart of this experience. The journey continues – onward and upward

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🚀 The Future of Front-End Software Engineering (FE SWE) with Generative AI 🌐🤖 The front-end development landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the rapid rise of Generative AI. This technology is not only automating routine tasks but also opening new horizons for creativity, efficiency, and engaging user experiences. What’s Changing? ✅ Intelligent code generation — creating UI components from simple descriptions, speeding up development ✅ Personalized interfaces — delivering dynamic, tailored experiences based on user data ✅ Faster prototyping — turning concepts into interactive prototypes in record time ✅ Enhanced accessibility — designing inclusive interfaces effortlessly ✅ Automated testing & debugging — improving quality with AI-powered insights Why does this matter for FE SWE professionals? Integrating Generative AI enables us to shift focus from mundane tasks to high-value, creative work. It accelerates innovation, improves product quality, and allows us to craft more user-centric solutions than ever before. The future of web development lies in the synergy between front-end expertise and AI. Embracing these technologies today will position us at the forefront of shaping smarter, more adaptive digital experiences. Are you ready to harness the power of Generative AI and redefine the future of front-end development? 🚀 #FrontEnd #SoftwareEngineering #GenerativeAI #WebDevelopment #Innovation #FutureTech #opentowork #jobseeker #jobsearch

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Excited to share a sneak peek of my weekend project:  Nirmaan – an AI-powered Flutter app builder! powered by Claude 4 Sonnet! Over the past few weekends, I’ve been experimenting with large language models to see how far we can push automated app development. Nirmaan is still an MVP, but it can already generate a themed Flutter app from a simple prompt. In this quick 3-minute demo, I show how Nirmaan builds a cyberpunk-style to-do app complete with code and UI preview, all in real time. We can fix errors in app and continue chatting with LLM to build the app further! There’s still a lot to improve (it’s a work in progress!), but I’m excited about the possibilities for rapid prototyping and creative app design. Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, suggestions or collaborations! #flutter #AI #appdevelopment #productivity #weekendproject #claude #fluttercommunity #dart #flutterdevs

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