Forwarded from Khalid Mohammed (MerkatoBuilder)💀💀
If you don't shamelessly promote your work, every day for the next 2-3 years, you will get stuck doing someone else's work until you realize that nobody is going to pay you if they have no idea who you are.
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🛑 Stop comparing your Chapter 1 to their Chapter 20.
This is the fastest way to kill your motivation on a Monday.
You open X (Twitter) or LinkedIn.
You see a developer launch a SaaS in 2 weeks.
You see someone get a $100k job offer.
Then you look at your own code.
It’s buggy. You are stuck on a basic error. You feel stupid.
Here is the reality:
That developer who built the app in 2 weeks?
They spent 5 years building the library of code snippets that made it possible.
They didn't build it in 2 weeks. They built it in 5 years + 2 weeks.
The Advice:
Close the social media tabs.
Open your IDE.
Compare your code today to your code from last month.
If you are better than you were 30 days ago, you are winning.
@FlutterBegin
This is the fastest way to kill your motivation on a Monday.
You open X (Twitter) or LinkedIn.
You see a developer launch a SaaS in 2 weeks.
You see someone get a $100k job offer.
Then you look at your own code.
It’s buggy. You are stuck on a basic error. You feel stupid.
Here is the reality:
That developer who built the app in 2 weeks?
They spent 5 years building the library of code snippets that made it possible.
They didn't build it in 2 weeks. They built it in 5 years + 2 weeks.
The Advice:
Close the social media tabs.
Open your IDE.
Compare your code today to your code from last month.
If you are better than you were 30 days ago, you are winning.
@FlutterBegin
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🛠 Flutter Tip: Stop typing SizedBox everywhere.
We all do it.
It clutters your UI code and makes the
The Pro Fix: Dart Extensions ⚡️
Instead of wrapping numbers in widgets, let's teach the
Before:
After:
👆 Copy this extension file into your project once, and use it forever.
@FlutterBegin
We all do it.
SizedBox(height: 10)SizedBox(width: 20)It clutters your UI code and makes the
build method hard to read.The Pro Fix: Dart Extensions ⚡️
Instead of wrapping numbers in widgets, let's teach the
int and double types to turn *themselves* into spacing.Before:
Column(
children: [
Text("Title"),
SizedBox(height: 20), // 🤮
Text("Subnoscript"),
],
)
After:
Column(
children: [
Text("Title"),
20.h, // 😍 Clean. Readable.
Text("Subnoscript"),
],
)
👆 Copy this extension file into your project once, and use it forever.
@FlutterBegin
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🛑 "Your account will be banned."
I just finished a nightmare order.
The client tried to force me onto AnyDesk (illegal). When I refused, he got aggressive, canceled the order, and threatened to ban me.
He was rude. He was shouting. He was toxic.
At that moment, you have 2 choices:
1️⃣ Match his energy: Get angry, insult him back, and lose.
2️⃣ Stay cold: Ignore the insults, gather evidence, and talk to Support.
I chose option 2.
I didn't say a single rude word to him. instead, I sent a video of my code working to Fiverr Support.
Today's Update:
Support saw the proof. They realized he was a scammer. They released my money.
The Lesson:
When a client loses their temper, don't lose yours.
Silence + Evidence wins every time. 🤐⚖️
I just finished a nightmare order.
The client tried to force me onto AnyDesk (illegal). When I refused, he got aggressive, canceled the order, and threatened to ban me.
He was rude. He was shouting. He was toxic.
At that moment, you have 2 choices:
1️⃣ Match his energy: Get angry, insult him back, and lose.
2️⃣ Stay cold: Ignore the insults, gather evidence, and talk to Support.
I chose option 2.
I didn't say a single rude word to him. instead, I sent a video of my code working to Fiverr Support.
Today's Update:
Support saw the proof. They realized he was a scammer. They released my money.
The Lesson:
When a client loses their temper, don't lose yours.
Silence + Evidence wins every time. 🤐⚖️
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🛑 Quick Reality Check.
I’ve been posting here for a while now, sharing code tips, freelance stories, and mindset hacks.
But I don't want to just "post content." I want to actually help you grow.
I need your honest feedback today:
1️⃣ Has this channel added actual value to your journey so far?
2️⃣ Is there a specific problem you are facing that I haven't covered yet?
If you found even ONE post helpful here:
Please forward it to a developer friend or a group. It helps the community grow and motivates me to keep showing up every day. 🤝
👇 How would you rate the value here so far?
I’ve been posting here for a while now, sharing code tips, freelance stories, and mindset hacks.
But I don't want to just "post content." I want to actually help you grow.
I need your honest feedback today:
1️⃣ Has this channel added actual value to your journey so far?
2️⃣ Is there a specific problem you are facing that I haven't covered yet?
If you found even ONE post helpful here:
Please forward it to a developer friend or a group. It helps the community grow and motivates me to keep showing up every day. 🤝
👇 How would you rate the value here so far?
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🛑 Quick Reality Check. I’ve been posting here for a while now, sharing code tips, freelance stories, and mindset hacks. But I don't want to just "post content." I want to actually help you grow. I need your honest feedback today: 1️⃣ Has this channel added…
Be honest: Is this channel helping you?
Final Results
48%
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yes! It's pure Gold. 🔥
48%
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's good, I learned some things. 👍
0%
⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's okay, but I want different topics. 😐
4%
⭐️ Not really useful to me. 📉
FlutterBegin
Be honest: Is this channel helping you?
🔊 Message Received Loud and Clear.
I just looked at the poll results, and I am honestly humbled. 🤯
Seeing so many of you vote "Pure Gold" and "Good" confirms one thing:
We are on the right track.
I started this channel to share the reality of Coding and Freelancing, no fluff, just what actually works. Knowing that it’s helping you brings me a lot of energy.
My promise to you:
I will respect your time. I will keep the quality high. I will keep sharing the "secrets" that others gatekeep.
Since you enjoy the content, I have one small request:
Help me reach more developers like you.
👉 Forward this channel to just ONE friend today.
Let’s build the strongest community in the niche.
@FlutterBegin
I just looked at the poll results, and I am honestly humbled. 🤯
Seeing so many of you vote "Pure Gold" and "Good" confirms one thing:
We are on the right track.
I started this channel to share the reality of Coding and Freelancing, no fluff, just what actually works. Knowing that it’s helping you brings me a lot of energy.
My promise to you:
I will respect your time. I will keep the quality high. I will keep sharing the "secrets" that others gatekeep.
Since you enjoy the content, I have one small request:
Help me reach more developers like you.
👉 Forward this channel to just ONE friend today.
Let’s build the strongest community in the niche.
@FlutterBegin
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FlutterBegin
🛠 Flutter Tip: Stop typing SizedBox everywhere. We all do it. SizedBox(height: 10) SizedBox(width: 20) It clutters your UI code and makes the build method hard to read. The Pro Fix: Dart Extensions ⚡️ Instead of wrapping numbers in widgets, let's teach…
📦 Cool Package Alert: Gap
Stop fighting with
I usually stick to standard widgets, but sometimes a package is just too good to ignore. The Gap package is one of them.
Why is it cool?
It takes the mental load out of UI spacing. You don't need to remember if you are in a Row (width) or a Column (height).
Check this out:
One widget. Works everywhere. 🪄
🙏 Credit where credit is due:
I actually missed this gem until @mr_naty suggested it in the comments.
He shares top-tier Flutter content, so huge thanks to him for the recommendation!
@FlutterBegin
Stop fighting with
SizedBox.I usually stick to standard widgets, but sometimes a package is just too good to ignore. The Gap package is one of them.
Why is it cool?
It takes the mental load out of UI spacing. You don't need to remember if you are in a Row (width) or a Column (height).
Gap is intelligent. It detects the parent widget and applies the correct space automatically.Check this out:
// inside a Column?
// Gap(20) becomes height: 20
Column(children: [ Text("A"), Gap(20), Text("B") ]);
// inside a Row?
// Gap(20) becomes width: 20
Row(children: [ Text("A"), Gap(20), Text("B") ]);
One widget. Works everywhere. 🪄
🙏 Credit where credit is due:
I actually missed this gem until @mr_naty suggested it in the comments.
He shares top-tier Flutter content, so huge thanks to him for the recommendation!
@FlutterBegin
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⚡️ Friday Resources: 3 Hidden Gems for Developers.
You already know the basics. Here are 3 tools that will make your apps look professional and your life easier.
1️⃣ Mobbin (mobbin.com)
Client asks:
Instead of downloading the app, go here. It has thousands of screenshots of real apps (Uber, Airbnb, Spotify) organized by flow (Onboarding, Checkout, Profile).
Use for: UI Inspiration & cloning designs.
2️⃣ Mockaroo (mockaroo.com)
Building a UI but the backend isn't ready?
Don't type manual lists like "Test User 1", "Test User 2".
Mockaroo generates thousands of lines of realistic fake data (names, emails, avatars, dates) in JSON format instantly.
Use for: Testing your UI with "real" data.
3️⃣ Carbon (carbon.now.sh)
Ever see those beautiful images of code snippets on Twitter/LinkedIn?
They are made with Carbon. Stop taking phone photos of your screen. Copy your code, paste it here, and export a high-quality image.
Use for: Sharing your work on social media.
@FlutterBegin
You already know the basics. Here are 3 tools that will make your apps look professional and your life easier.
1️⃣ Mobbin (mobbin.com)
Client asks:
"Can you make it look like Airbnb?"
Instead of downloading the app, go here. It has thousands of screenshots of real apps (Uber, Airbnb, Spotify) organized by flow (Onboarding, Checkout, Profile).
Use for: UI Inspiration & cloning designs.
2️⃣ Mockaroo (mockaroo.com)
Building a UI but the backend isn't ready?
Don't type manual lists like "Test User 1", "Test User 2".
Mockaroo generates thousands of lines of realistic fake data (names, emails, avatars, dates) in JSON format instantly.
Use for: Testing your UI with "real" data.
3️⃣ Carbon (carbon.now.sh)
Ever see those beautiful images of code snippets on Twitter/LinkedIn?
They are made with Carbon. Stop taking phone photos of your screen. Copy your code, paste it here, and export a high-quality image.
Use for: Sharing your work on social media.
@FlutterBegin
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Hey guys, if anyone is serious about learning AI, my friend is running a 4-week mentorship. He is a Certified Prompt Engineer and a genuine AI Expert. He’s covering everything from basic tools to advanced n8n and vibe coding. If you want to learn from a real pro, message him directly: @HM_Empire_official
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4-3-3 AI Academy Channel
Ask your ChatGPT: “Based on how I treated you lately, generate an image of how you will do to me after you take over.”
I didn’t respect ChatGPT’s peace 😅
I just kept asking, building, fixing, repeating…
Fair outcome 🤖😂
#AITrends
I just kept asking, building, fixing, repeating…
Fair outcome 🤖😂
#AITrends
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☕️ Real talk.
I’m honestly not feeling super motivated today.
But I’m opening my computer anyway.
Why? Because waiting for "inspiration" is a trap. Discipline is doing the work even when you don't feel like it.
Just a reminder for anyone else struggling to start today: Just write the first line.
Let’s get to work. 💻
I’m honestly not feeling super motivated today.
But I’m opening my computer anyway.
Why? Because waiting for "inspiration" is a trap. Discipline is doing the work even when you don't feel like it.
Just a reminder for anyone else struggling to start today: Just write the first line.
Let’s get to work. 💻
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Forwarded from 4-3-3 AI Academy Channel
🛑 Stop Just Using AI to Write Code. Use It to Review.
Most developers use AI for speed but skip the safety checks. Here is how to use it for the "boring" work that prevents disasters (like security bugs):
1. 🧠 The "Context Dump"
Don't start with a blank prompt. Paste a summary of your tech stack, coding conventions, and constraints at the start of every session so the AI knows your project.
2. 👮 The "Harsh" Review
Before you push code, ask the AI to review it for bugs and security risks. Tell it to "be harsh" so it catches issues *before* your human teammates do.
3. 📝 "Gotcha" Documentation
Don't just generate summaries. Ask the AI to write a "Gotchas" section listing edge cases and limitations to save future devs from headaches.
4. 🏗 Architecture Checks
Before building, ask the AI to critique your plan: "What would break first at 10x scale?" or "Audit this for security vulnerabilities."
The Bottom Line: The real leverage isn't typing faster; it's using AI to perform the audits and reviews you usually skip.
🔗 Read the full guide: Link to Article
@AI_Academy_433et
Most developers use AI for speed but skip the safety checks. Here is how to use it for the "boring" work that prevents disasters (like security bugs):
1. 🧠 The "Context Dump"
Don't start with a blank prompt. Paste a summary of your tech stack, coding conventions, and constraints at the start of every session so the AI knows your project.
2. 👮 The "Harsh" Review
Before you push code, ask the AI to review it for bugs and security risks. Tell it to "be harsh" so it catches issues *before* your human teammates do.
3. 📝 "Gotcha" Documentation
Don't just generate summaries. Ask the AI to write a "Gotchas" section listing edge cases and limitations to save future devs from headaches.
4. 🏗 Architecture Checks
Before building, ask the AI to critique your plan: "What would break first at 10x scale?" or "Audit this for security vulnerabilities."
The Bottom Line: The real leverage isn't typing faster; it's using AI to perform the audits and reviews you usually skip.
🔗 Read the full guide: Link to Article
@AI_Academy_433et
Medium
You’re Using AI to Write Code. You’re Not Using It to Review Code.
7 prompts for the security, architecture, and documentation work you keep skipping
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Forwarded from Khalid Mohammed (MerkatoBuilder)💀💀
I would encourage everyone to be optimistic and excited about the future. For quality of life, it’s better to err on the side of being an optimist and wrong rather than a pessimist and right.
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3 AI Apps That Have Nothing to Do with Coding.
We talk a lot about code here, but AI is actually most useful for daily life.
If you aren't using these tools, you are working harder than you need to. Here are 3 apps to supercharge your week:
1️⃣ Perplexity (The "New" Google) 🔍
Stop scrolling through 10 websites to find an answer.
Ask Perplexity anything ("How do I renew my passport?", "Summarize this PDF", "Best phones under $300").
It gives you one clear answer with sources. It’s a game changer for research.
2️⃣ ChatGPT Voice Mode (The English Tutor) 🗣
Want to improve your English or prepare for an interview?
Don't just typetalk to it. Put on your headphones, tap the headphone icon, and have a real conversation. It corrects your grammar instantly.
Free and available on the mobile app.
3️⃣ Gamma.app (The Slide Maker) 📊
Need to make a presentation for work or school?
Don't spend 5 hours on PowerPoint. Just type the topic into Gamma, and it generates the entire slide deck (text + images) in 30 seconds.
AI isn't just for tech people. It's for smart people.
@FlutterBegin
We talk a lot about code here, but AI is actually most useful for daily life.
If you aren't using these tools, you are working harder than you need to. Here are 3 apps to supercharge your week:
1️⃣ Perplexity (The "New" Google) 🔍
Stop scrolling through 10 websites to find an answer.
Ask Perplexity anything ("How do I renew my passport?", "Summarize this PDF", "Best phones under $300").
It gives you one clear answer with sources. It’s a game changer for research.
2️⃣ ChatGPT Voice Mode (The English Tutor) 🗣
Want to improve your English or prepare for an interview?
Don't just typetalk to it. Put on your headphones, tap the headphone icon, and have a real conversation. It corrects your grammar instantly.
Free and available on the mobile app.
3️⃣ Gamma.app (The Slide Maker) 📊
Need to make a presentation for work or school?
Don't spend 5 hours on PowerPoint. Just type the topic into Gamma, and it generates the entire slide deck (text + images) in 30 seconds.
AI isn't just for tech people. It's for smart people.
@FlutterBegin
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🛑 Don't make a To-Do List today.
Most developers fail their week on Monday morning.
Why? Because they write a list of 20 things to do.
When you have 20 priorities, you have zero priorities. You get overwhelmed and end up scrolling social media.
Try the "Rule of 3" instead:
Write down only the 3 absolute most important tasks for this week.
e.g., Finish the API, Apply to 5 jobs, Fix the login bug.
Everything else is noise. If you finish these 3, you won the week.
Most developers fail their week on Monday morning.
Why? Because they write a list of 20 things to do.
When you have 20 priorities, you have zero priorities. You get overwhelmed and end up scrolling social media.
Try the "Rule of 3" instead:
Write down only the 3 absolute most important tasks for this week.
e.g., Finish the API, Apply to 5 jobs, Fix the login bug.
Everything else is noise. If you finish these 3, you won the week.
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Forwarded from Async Tech Solutions P.L.C
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Forwarded from Khalid Mohammed (MerkatoBuilder)💀💀
“Preparing to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Scheduling time to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Making a to-do list for the thing isn't doing the thing.
Telling people you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing isn't doing the thing.
Writing a banger tweet about how you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Hating on yourself for not doing the thing isn't doing the thing.
Hating on other people who have done the thing isn't doing the thing.
Hating on the obstacles in the way of doing the thing isn't doing the thing.
Fantasising about all of the adoration you'll receive once you do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Reading about how to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Reading about how other people did the thing isn't doing the thing.
Reading this essay isn't doing the thing.
The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing.” — Strangest Loop
Remember to do the thing. You've got this.
Scheduling time to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Making a to-do list for the thing isn't doing the thing.
Telling people you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing isn't doing the thing.
Writing a banger tweet about how you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Hating on yourself for not doing the thing isn't doing the thing.
Hating on other people who have done the thing isn't doing the thing.
Hating on the obstacles in the way of doing the thing isn't doing the thing.
Fantasising about all of the adoration you'll receive once you do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Reading about how to do the thing isn't doing the thing.
Reading about how other people did the thing isn't doing the thing.
Reading this essay isn't doing the thing.
The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing.” — Strangest Loop
Remember to do the thing. You've got this.
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"For quality of life, it is better to err on the side of being an optimist and wrong, rather than a pessimist and right"
- Elon Musk
@FlutterBegin
- Elon Musk
@FlutterBegin