I teach my kids with scratch, Minecraft, tynker and a few cool applications.
You don't need to overload them at this age, that is the mistake we make in Nigeria.

Even as an adult learning coding involved more than just following the structure...you need to build some soft skills like analytical, critical thinking, logical and creative abilities for you to really enjoy it.

For these kids please allow them have fun while learning, help them discover their skills and engage them...else you won't get the best .

Tech is good, but it must be fun too

geolan:


It is in pdf just like every other document. I don’t know why it keeps saying an error occurred and I should try again later

try to resize it or compress the file.

Gift7428:
I didn’t even know I had to book for TB before applying for my Visa
The next available date is in July and I want to apply for Visa in Mid June
What do I do ?

Go to their office in Lagos or Abuja and book.a closer date possibly. Try and explain to them as well your condition. Don't rely on online booking. My opinion

chizyrex:
Does anyone have a staff contact. My location is far and I don't live in LAGOS or anywhere close to Western Nigeria.

find your way to their Lagos office and make your booking.

Abia is always unfortunate to have useless governors since...wicked man. owing pensioners and even workers yet people act like everything is normal.

Hello House, I want to ask how best can one ship large quantities of dry food items from Lagos to UK. Its been a challenge getting an affordable logistics for stuffs above 30kg ,. I will need suggestions and help on this. Thanks

Naijadaily:
Kenneth Udeh



https://www.sunnewsonline.com/30-years-after-sen-kalu-constructs-abandoned-roads-in-arochukwu/

which road are we talking about here? I guess the news is from his media house and none of them have been to Arochukwu... unfortunately election is around.. nonsense

I don't know who APC or PDP will bring out yet...but we have very unfortunate set of politicians from that area. Nothing to show for them both home and outside...

EmmyCC:

Like you know so much?
Any way who you dey support?

Help me ask them

Henedu:
Why udensi again

Please help ask them... unfortunate people, you haven't contributed to the growth of your village not to talk of town .

Henedu:
Why udensi again

And none of them in the past have fixed the road...very unfortunate set of leaders we have there

Childofaking:
Mary slessor did a great work in Nigeria. On a 10 pounds note in Scotland, is the picture of mary slessor and her missionary route in Nigeria on the other side of the currency, you can see arochukwu clearly written on that currency

I think I still saved the currency

OP you went to my village, this us beautiful to see her face, I was told her twin sister is more.those days when we travel for Christmas a lot of people come around just to see her. They gift them and enjoy chatting with them. Their memory is too sharp and always cheer ful

massmediang:
I met the only surviving twin saved by Mary Slessor over 100 years ago (Video)


Mary Slessor was a missionary posted from Scotland to Calabar in Nigeria by the Presbyterian Church in 1876. She also lived in Arochukwu Nigeria during her missionary work. Mary Slessor stopped the killing of twins in Nigeria and she achieved this by saving a lot of twins either left in the bush to die or from their homes where their mothers hid them.
One of the twin babies Mary Slessor saved by herself before the killing of twins was finally abolished is Mgbeafor Okereke. I met her in her home in Amasu, Arochukwu, where I had an amazing interaction with her.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-apkGyAt0Ck

This is new and not fairly used

Tradernaija1:


This is too much ooo

New HDMI cable.
Projector Screen with stand included- 15,000naira

HP wireless coloured printer.
Price is 25,000naira

The following Items are up for sale.
New Epson EB-S41 3000lumen Projector
Price is 130,000naira

Ololanla:
Agropartnership!!! Interesting..

they couldn't pay people since December...only a few got their monies and people started calling them out. I have 2 friends that invested....

True and when you see a Django job ..the pay is mouth watery really. They are in high demand outside Nigeria.

Maj196:
Before you get a Django job for Naija. E go tey guy

This is totally false. You don't know python that much to understand that you use Django for it. I have built several web application
from ecommerce,to real estate and online learning portal backend using Python Django and MySQL or postgresql.

February30:



oga, python can't create a functional forum website,

php does that perfectly.
php allows user update and delete data from server.

Not everyone is cutout fully into open source contribution... though it is a good way to grow and show your skills. Maybe over time I will catch the vibes

GitHub commit is not the only means to access ones competence. I choose projects to make public and all. All these small projects doesn't need contribution. Simple HTML,css,and JavaScript....unless it is a big project that requires complexity.

TheManOfTheYear:
Private repo? If I may ask, why?
How would potential employers see your code? Why are you paying for a private repo when you're just learning? How would others contribute to your code? Just why?

No they usually on private repo on GitHub

BeerBeerManiple:
Very informative, Are your source codes available?

Few years ago when i started my career as a software developer, I was able to build a few personal projects before going further to gain more skills. I was just going through my folders and found some of them. Remember the hosting for frontend is done on netlify and backend hosted on Heroku.
Some of the stacks involved are

React .JS
MaterialUI
Bootstrap
HTLM5
CSS3
Python/Django
JSS
Webserver- gunicorn
jQuery UI
Animate CSS
Google font API
Ionicons
Lightbox
Isotope
Some APIs
And other JavaScript libraries and tools

Hosting a backend project can be tough especially working with python. But the most important thing is to consistently grow your skills and be ready for work.


1. A movie App- You can search for any movies or series you like.
https://movies-series-apps.netlify.app/

2. A weather app- you can search for any location in real time
https://weather-reporting.netlify.app/

3. A property listing project- built largely with python/django for backend
http://debbie-realestate.herokuapp.com/

4. A simple demo project for a company
https://energio.netlify.app/

Dont despise the days of your little beginning....keep growing. This is an encouragement to anyone out there struggling to get your foot down. If as a mother with children I could grow my career there is nothing limiting you.

When I look back I smile .

If you want to go into TECH, coding is not the only aspect....i have started seeing a lot of people who are interested in coding. The truth is you need to understand why you want to be a programmer.

In the coming years coding will no longer be as we all know. Already there are tools that have already developed codes and it needs you to work on the functionality...instead of coding from scratch. You need to know that technology is transient. So start thinking beyond coding alone and how to grow with the trends in the tech space. As a beginner, you will surely be confused at this point because you are yet to understand where to start.

A Developer knows how to code and may have the technical skills needed to build meaningful products. A software engineer follows a systematic process of understanding requirements, working with stakeholders, and developing a solution that fulfills their needs. A Developer tends to work alone. A software engineer is part of a larger team”
Also in summary----
1.So the software developer is mainly focused on developing code that is a part of the software development cycle. An engineer designs and plans applying the principles of engineering to software development. Always aware of the “big picture”, with talents in many areas

2.Anyone can be a software developer. If you know a small amount of programming concepts then you have the foundation to become a Software Developer. Not everyone can be a software engineer.

Albertone:

Please what is the learning curve for a software engineer?
I can't seem to differentiate it from Software development.

Okay back in the days i started learning coding out of curiosity and i started with Visual basic(VB) ....but I had to pause . After some years i went in fully as a software engineer and that curiosity kept me going. It takes more than passion to continue in coding, especially when the whole thing doesn't make sense and the expected result is not coming, plus debugging is more than enough to knock you out.
Commitment and disciple for my career pursuit kept me moving...So aside interest and the trend to be tech savvy.....you need more than these to push yourself. And if you dont have the right network of people, you easily get discouraged.

In Software development there are different paths to follow. You can choose to grow in one or more career paths. Its all depends on your ability and interest.
1.Frontend developer- programming which focuses on the visual elements of a website or app that a user will interact with (the client side). It is the first part you see when you open a website or an app. The features and all the interactions you see.

2.Backend developer- Back end development focuses on the side of a website users can't see (the server side). It is what makes the website or app to function well. What allows you to login, create account and have more access to the features you see.

Example- When you walk into a restaurant you are welcomed into the beautiful setup, you admire the whole outlook and you get seated(frontend), then the kitchen is where the cooking is done and the preparation is made(backend) which is later brought to you( frontend).
In an ideal situation, one can not really function without the other....

Then there is this one we often call FULL-STACK Developer- Simply when you have knowledge of both frontend, backend and more .

It is no longer news that the world is moving fast into the digital space and technology is what is driving this massive shift. As a young person that desires to start a career in software development there are basic things you will need to learn and keep learning as you grow.

First there are personal skills you must be ready to build, else you will struggle on this journey. Remember career in tech isn't for the faint hearted.

1. Discipline is one of the qualities you must build, it helps you to stick to your plan and focus on getting things done.

2. Ability to manage your time well...often times people complain they don't have time...who on earth has enough time? If you don't structure your time well you cant go far and you wont be able to grow.... your lack of time management will knock you out of focus.

3.Creativity- Yes ,you have to think critically and come up with great ideas that will help you explore more learning.

4. Be open to learning, don't assume you already have a clue......nobody is above asking questions. You must understand that you can learn from those older and even younger than you. The Tech space doesn't respect age.... it respects intellect and knowledge.

5. Set a target , start small.....don't set a year target when you cant even accomplish a weeks target. Set realistic and measurables target in your career.





Follow the thread for more guide into the journey as a software developer..............

Okay ,thanks....I will check again. Their redirected page is showing server error

Please I need help in filling the PR forms for my parents who were invited to apply , because my brother filed for their application as the sponsor. Now I realized they need to do biometrics in Lagos.

My problem is how to book the appointment, because their online portal is returning error message. Also if there are other tests they need to run as part of the applications.

And for anyone with similar visa experience please share some tips on how best to go about the application.

Thank you