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Not getting a job despite applying daily is frustrating. For the past few weeks, I’ve been actively applying, reaching out, and improving my skills. Instead of giving up, I decided to: ✅ Build stronger projects ✅ Improve my backend skills ✅ Stay consistent I believe consistency will pay off. If you’re hiring a Full Stack Developer (Node.js + React + Python) or can refer me, I’d really appreciate it 🙏 #OpenToWork #JobSearch #Developers #Consistency

🚀 Leveling Up My Node.js Skills — Promises → Async/Await While building my backend projects, I realized how important it is to write clean and scalable async code. One major shift? Moving from callbacks → Promises → async/await. 👉 Example: function fetchOrders() { return new Promise((resolve, reject) => { setTimeout(() => resolve("Orders fetched"), 1000); }); } async function getOrders() { try { const data = await fetchOrders(); console.log(data); } catch (err) { console.error(err); } } getOrders(); 💡 What I learned: ✔ Promises make async code manageable ✔ async/await makes it even more readable ✔ Proper error handling is a must in real-world apps 📦 Applied this in my project: Restaurant Reservation API (Node.js + MongoDB + Docker) 🔗 GitHub: https://lnkd.in/duGMX_R4 Currently looking for opportunities in Node.js / Backend Development roles. If you're hiring or know someone who is, let’s connect 🤝 #NodeJS #BackendDeveloper #JavaScript #OpenToWork #Hiring #WebDevelopment

If you are a good software engineer, answer these 35 questions, tell us in the comments. ✅ JavaScript and ReactJS (Front-End) - What is the difference between var, let, and const in JavaScript? - How does the JavaScript event loop work? - Explain closures in JavaScript with an example. - What are promises, and how do they differ from async/await? - What is the difference between shallow and deep copying in JavaScript? - Explain the difference between == and === in JavaScript. - What is the virtual DOM, and how does React use it? - Explain the purpose of React hooks. How does useEffect work? - What is the difference between controlled and uncontrolled components in React? - What is the significance of key props in React lists? ✅ NodeJS and Backend Development - What is event-driven architecture in NodeJS? - How does NodeJS handle asynchronous operations? - What are middleware functions in ExpressJS? - How does authentication work in NodeJS? Explain JWT vs. OAuth. - What are WebSockets, and when would you use them? - What is the difference between monolithic and microservices architectures? - How does NodeJS handle memory management? ✅ Databases and System Design - What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases? - How does indexing work in databases? - What are ACID properties in a database? - How would you scale an API to handle millions of requests per second? - Design elevator system - Design a parking lot - What is caching, and how does it improve performance? - Design a rate limiter - Design a logging system - Design a pastebin/ code sharing app ✅ DSA - Given an array, find the maximum sum of any contiguous subarray. - Find the first non-repeating character in a string. - Detect if a linked list contains a cycle. - Merge k sorted linked lists into one sorted list. - Given an array and a number k, return the max in every sliding window of size k. - Return the longest palindromic substring in a given string. - Place k cows in n stalls to maximize the minimum distance between any two cows. - Given course prerequisites, determine if all courses can be finished. #softwareengineer #FrontendDeveloper #Hiring #JobSearch #WebDevelopment #InterviewPrep #TechJobs #OpenToWork #Coding #LinkedInNetworking #CareerGrowth #jobs

Most developers say they “know React”. But building fast, production-level applications is a different challenge. Over the past few months, I worked as an Associate Software Engineer at UElement Technologies, where I focused on building scalable and high-performance frontend systems. One of my key learnings: Improving performance is not about writing more code — it’s about writing better code. 🚀 Key work: • Improved frontend performance by ~30% using Lighthouse audits, image optimization, and efficient rendering • Built responsive UI systems using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS • Worked on real-world production-level platforms and data-driven dashboards Recently, I also developed a finance dashboard with role-based UI, charts, and optimized state management. 📈 I’m continuously improving my problem-solving skills (160+ LeetCode problems solved) and building better user experiences. Now exploring opportunities where I can contribute to building scalable, user-focused products. If you’re hiring or know someone who is, I’d appreciate a connection. #OpenToWork #FrontendDeveloper #ReactJS #NextJS #WebPerformance #FullStackDeveloper #Hiring

🚀 Just Launched My New Developer Portfolio 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQnCekCD Over the past few weeks, I’ve been focused on building a portfolio that doesn’t just look good — but actually reflects how I think as a developer. 💡 What makes it different: • Recruiter Mode – a decision-focused view for quick evaluation • Deep-dive engineering sections for technical exploration • Interactive project showcases instead of static screenshots • Real-world system design thinking embedded throughout 🧠 My approach: I don’t just build features — I focus on how systems behave, scale, and fail. This portfolio is a reflection of that mindset. 🔧 Tech Stack: React • Next.js • TypeScript • Node.js • MongoDB If you’re a recruiter, developer, or just someone curious about building impactful products — I’d love your feedback 🙌 #Portfolio #WebDevelopment #ReactJS #NextJS #FullStackDeveloper #SoftwareEngineering #OpenToWork

Most frontend developers don’t struggle because of lack of skills. They struggle because of poor positioning. Recently, I worked with a Senior React Developer (7+ years) targeting roles in Bangalore. On paper, she had everything: – React, Next.js, TypeScript – Enterprise experience – Even built a Design System used across 5+ products But here’s the problem: ❌ Profile said “Frontend Developer” ❌ Resume focused on tasks, not impact ❌ No clear differentiation So we fixed 3 things: ✅ Shifted positioning → Frontend Architect (Design Systems) ✅ Rewrote experience with metrics (50% faster builds, 30% smaller bundles) ✅ Created a strong LinkedIn narrative + outreach strategy Result? → Recruiter conversations started within days → Strong interest from product companies The market doesn’t reward effort. It rewards clarity + positioning + visibility. If you’re stuck despite experience, this is usually why. I help mid-senior professionals fix this and unlock better opportunities. 📩 Open to conversations Smitha N #CareerGrowth #FrontendDeveloper #ReactJS #LinkedInTips #JobSearch #PersonalBranding

There’s a different kind of uncertainty that comes with losing a job. It’s not just about finding the next role—it’s about rediscovering who you are without the routine, the deadlines, and the title. As a developer, I’m used to solving problems. But this is a different kind of challenge. No clear roadmap. No step-by-step solution. Just a lot of unknowns. And still—I’m choosing to move forward. I’m using this time to sharpen my skills in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, build new projects, and focus on becoming a better engineer than I was yesterday. Because a job may change—but the work I’ve put into my skills doesn’t disappear. If you’re going through something similar, keep going. Keep building. And if you’re looking for a Full Stack Developer who’s ready to contribute and grow, I’d love to connect. #OpenToWork #FullStackDeveloper #ReactJS #NodeJS #KeepGoing

Breaking into tech as a junior developer is not easy — and that’s something we don’t talk about enough. You apply to dozens of roles, face rejections, and often see “junior” positions asking for +6 years of experience. It can feel frustrating. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐱, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐏𝐈 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 — 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩. In my journey, working with technologies like Angular, Spring Boot, and Playwright has helped me not only build applications but also understand quality, scalability, and real-world systems . The key is to stay consistent, keep learning, and keep building — even when no one is watching. Opportunities come, but preparation is what makes you ready for them. If you’re a junior dev going through this: you’re not alone. Keep going. 🚀 #OpenToWork #JuniorDeveloper #SoftwareEngineer #TechCareers #DevJourney #ContinuousLearning #WebDevelopment #BackendDeveloper #FullStackDeveloper

“Switching from Biotechnology to Tech… was not easy.” A few months ago, I had no idea how to build a website. Today, I’m building projects using React JS and growing as a Frontend Developer. There were moments of confusion, self-doubt, and feeling stuck… But I chose consistency over giving up. 💡 What helped me grow: ✅ Learning step by step ✅ Practicing daily ✅ Building real-world projects 🚀 Projects I’ve built: 🔹 Portfolio Website 🔹 To-Do List App (React) 🔹 Weather App (API Integration) 🔹 E-Commerce UI (Cart & Product Listing) 🔹 Task Manager App (with Local Storage & Filters) 💻 Skills: HTML | CSS | JavaScript | React JS| Python 📱 Responsive & user-friendly UI 📊 Along with development, I’m also practicing Data Structures & Algorithms on LeetCode to improve my problem-solving skills. Currently: 🔸 Strengthening DSA 🔸 Exploring advanced React concepts 🔸 Actively looking for Frontend Developer (Fresher) opportunities If you’re starting from zero — don’t stop. Growth takes time, but it’s worth it 💪 And if you know of any opportunities or referrals, I’d truly appreciate your support 🙏 Let’s connect 🤝 #OpenToWork #FrontendDeveloper #ReactJS #DSA #LeetCode #CareerSwitch #WomenInTech #LearningInPublic #FreshersHiring #WebDevelopment #100DaysOfCode

I’m building something to improve how I search for jobs as a frontend developer. It’s called JobPulse — Your career pipeline, automated. Instead of jumping between job boards and losing track of applications, I’m building a personal system that: - Aggregates real frontend jobs from multiple sources - Filters and matches them to my skills - Tracks every application in one clean dashboard - Helps me stay consistent in my job search Think of it as a personal job intelligence system — built to solve my own problem while I’m actively looking for my first frontend role. The stack will include React, Node.js, MongoDB, and some AI-assisted features for matching and application tracking. I’ll be building this in public over the next few weeks and sharing progress, mistakes, and learnings along the way. I will welcome and appreciate feedbacks, suggestions and criticism. If you’re interested in frontend development, job hunting, or building real-world projects — do follow along. Let’s see where this goes. #buildinpublic #frontenddeveloper #reactjs #webdevelopment #jobsearch