WAQAR ALI
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Is AI Replacing Programmers? Here's What You Should Know
Is AI Replacing Programmers? Here's What You Should Know BY [ WAQAR ALI ] In early 2023, a wave of anxiety spread through the tech community. ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and other AI tools began writing code with an accuracy and speed that left even senior developers raising their eyebrows. Headlines claimed, “AI to Replace Coders,” while Twitter/X threads painted dystopian futures of mass layoffs in tech.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
Step-by-Step: Creating a Portfolio Website Without Writing a Single Line of Code
Step-by-Step: Creating a Portfolio Website Without Writing a Single Line of Code BY [WAQAR ALI] Three years ago, I stared at my resume and realized something: it didn’t say anything about me.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
The First Line of Code: How I Turned My Tech Knowledge Into a Blog That Helped Thousands
The First Line of Code: How I Turned My Tech Knowledge Into a Blog That Helped Thousands BY [WAQAR ALI] I still remember the night I stared at a blank WordPress editor, fingers hovering nervously over the keyboard. I had been working in tech for three years, solving tough backend issues, debugging JavaScript nightmares, and learning something new every week. But none of it had seen the light of day outside my GitHub repo or office Slack.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
5 Easy Projects to Practice Your Embedded Systems Skills
5 Easy Projects to Practice Your Embedded Systems Skills BY [WAQAR ALI] If you’re diving into embedded systems and wondering where to start beyond blinking LEDs, this guide is for you. Whether you're a student learning microcontrollers or a hobbyist curious about IoT, embedded systems are everywhere—from smart fridges to medical devices. But theory alone won’t cut it. The fastest way to level up your embedded systems skills is by building real, functional projects.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
A Beginner’s Guide to the Z-Transform in Digital Signal Processing
A Beginner’s Guide to the Z-Transform in Digital Signal Processing BY [WAQAR ALI] When I first enrolled in my Digital Signal Processing (DSP) course, I was feeling confident. I had survived calculus, linear algebra, and even the Laplace Transform. But nothing prepared me for the brain-bending concept of the Z-Transform.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
How I Built My First Website from Scratch — And How You Can Too
How I Built My First Website from Scratch — And How You Can Too BY [WAQAR ALI] It started as a casual thought during a walk: “I should have a website.” I wasn’t trying to launch a startup or sell anything. I just wanted a digital home — a place that was truly mine. No algorithms, no social media noise. Just me, my thoughts, and whatever I felt like sharing.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
How I Hacked Time: A Self-Taught Developer’s Guide to Beating Burnout and Getting Sh*t Done
How I Hacked Time: A Self-Taught Developer’s Guide to Beating Burnout and Getting Sh*t Done BY [ WAQAR ALI] When I first decided to teach myself how to code, I imagined myself in a hoodie, pounding out JavaScript at midnight while sipping coffee like some kind of digital sorcerer. I had visions of apps, freedom, and six-figure offers in my inbox.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
More Than Code: The Essential Soft Skills That Will Make or Break Your Tech Career
More Than Code: The Essential Soft Skills That Will Make or Break Your Tech Career BY [WAQAR ALI] The tech world often glorifies hard skills—coding languages, frameworks, algorithms. And sure, those are important. But here’s a truth that too many aspiring developers and engineers learn after they’re already neck-deep in their careers: soft skills can make or break you.
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
The New Literacy: Why Everyone Should Learn Basic Coding — Even Non-Techies
The New Literacy: Why Everyone Should Learn Basic Coding — Even Non-Techies BY [WAQAR ALI] A few years ago, I met Sarah, a middle school English teacher with no interest in computers beyond emailing parents and creating lesson plans in Google Docs. When I mentioned coding to her over coffee one day, she laughed. "That’s for people who eat pizza at 2 a.m. and speak binary, right?"
By WAQAR ALI6 months ago in Motivation
