🤖 How AI is Transforming Software Development
AI isn’t just a buzzword it’s changing how developers work every day. Here’s how:
1️⃣ Faster Coding: AI-powered tools like Tabnine and GitHub Copilot help write, review, and debug code in minutes.
2️⃣ Smarter Testing: AI can automatically detect bugs, predict errors, and optimize code performance.
3️⃣ Personalized Learning: Developers can get AI-driven tutorials and suggestions tailored to their skill level.
4️⃣ Enhanced Creativity: From generating UI designs to building prototypes, AI sparks innovation.
5️⃣ Project Management: AI can estimate timelines, manage resources, and improve team collaboration.
💡 Bottom line: AI is not replacing developers it’s empowering them to build smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
#SoftwareDevelopment #TechInsights #Programming #DevTools
AI isn’t just a buzzword it’s changing how developers work every day. Here’s how:
1️⃣ Faster Coding: AI-powered tools like Tabnine and GitHub Copilot help write, review, and debug code in minutes.
2️⃣ Smarter Testing: AI can automatically detect bugs, predict errors, and optimize code performance.
3️⃣ Personalized Learning: Developers can get AI-driven tutorials and suggestions tailored to their skill level.
4️⃣ Enhanced Creativity: From generating UI designs to building prototypes, AI sparks innovation.
5️⃣ Project Management: AI can estimate timelines, manage resources, and improve team collaboration.
💡 Bottom line: AI is not replacing developers it’s empowering them to build smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
#SoftwareDevelopment #TechInsights #Programming #DevTools
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🔐 Top 5 Security Mistakes Developers Make
1️⃣ Hardcoding Secrets
Storing API keys, passwords, or tokens directly in code is a big risk. Use environment variables or secret managers instead.
2️⃣ Ignoring Input Validation
Failing to validate user inputs can open the door to SQL injection and cross-site noscripting (XSS) attacks. Always sanitize and validate all inputs.
3️⃣ Weak Authentication & Authorization
Using weak passwords or skipping proper role-based access control can expose sensitive areas of your app.
4️⃣ Exposing Sensitive Data in Logs
Be careful not to log user credentials, tokens, or personal information logs are often overlooked entry points.
5️⃣ Skipping Security Updates
Outdated libraries or frameworks can contain known vulnerabilities. Keep your dependencies up to date.
💡Security isn’t an afterthought it’s part of good development practice. Build safe, build smart! 🧠💻
#CyberSecurity #CodeBiruh #Developers #SecureCoding #EthicalHacking
1️⃣ Hardcoding Secrets
Storing API keys, passwords, or tokens directly in code is a big risk. Use environment variables or secret managers instead.
2️⃣ Ignoring Input Validation
Failing to validate user inputs can open the door to SQL injection and cross-site noscripting (XSS) attacks. Always sanitize and validate all inputs.
3️⃣ Weak Authentication & Authorization
Using weak passwords or skipping proper role-based access control can expose sensitive areas of your app.
4️⃣ Exposing Sensitive Data in Logs
Be careful not to log user credentials, tokens, or personal information logs are often overlooked entry points.
5️⃣ Skipping Security Updates
Outdated libraries or frameworks can contain known vulnerabilities. Keep your dependencies up to date.
💡Security isn’t an afterthought it’s part of good development practice. Build safe, build smart! 🧠💻
#CyberSecurity #CodeBiruh #Developers #SecureCoding #EthicalHacking
🎙 Code Biruh Podcast Episode 9 (Part II)
The wait is over! 🚀
Our Part II of Episode 9 featuring Dawit Minue, an innovative developer and AI enthusiast, is packed with insights, lessons, and real experiences to inspire every aspiring developer. 💡
🧠 What’s Inside:
- How AI is transforming software development
- Balancing innovation with stability
- Lessons from his 5-year Software Engineering journey
- The story behind DotCode, an award-winning final-year project
- Honest advice for African developers
- Why collaboration, curiosity, and community matter 💬
✨ Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in tech, this episode will keep you learning, thinking, and inspired.
📅 This Friday at 1:30 PM (Local Time) Don’t miss out!
#CodeBiruh #Podcast #AI #SoftwareEngineering #Innovation #Developers #Inspiration
The wait is over! 🚀
Our Part II of Episode 9 featuring Dawit Minue, an innovative developer and AI enthusiast, is packed with insights, lessons, and real experiences to inspire every aspiring developer. 💡
🧠 What’s Inside:
- How AI is transforming software development
- Balancing innovation with stability
- Lessons from his 5-year Software Engineering journey
- The story behind DotCode, an award-winning final-year project
- Honest advice for African developers
- Why collaboration, curiosity, and community matter 💬
✨ Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in tech, this episode will keep you learning, thinking, and inspired.
📅 This Friday at 1:30 PM (Local Time) Don’t miss out!
#CodeBiruh #Podcast #AI #SoftwareEngineering #Innovation #Developers #Inspiration
💡 How to Learn Programming Faster & Smarter 🚀
Learning to code doesn’t have to be slow or confusing it’s all about how you learn. Here are some smart ways to level up your programming journey 👇
1. Build While You Learn
Don’t just read tutorials create something Even a small calculator, portfolio site, or note app helps ideas stick.
2. Focus on One Language First
Master one language before jumping to the next. Start with Python, JavaScript, or C++ depending on your goals.
3. Learn the “Why” Behind the Code
Don’t just memorize syntax. Understand why the code works. This builds problem-solving skills the real key to becoming a good developer.
4. Join a Coding Community
Being part of groups like @CodeBiruh helps you stay motivated, ask questions, and learn from others.
5. Practice Consistently
Spend at least 1–2 hours daily coding. Consistency beats intensity.
6. Teach What You Learn
Explaining concepts to others is the fastest way to understand deeply.
Smart learning = hands-on projects + consistent practice + curiosity.
Keep building, keep breaking things, keep growing. 🌱
#CodeBiruh #ProgrammingTips #LearnCoding #Developers #Motivation
Learning to code doesn’t have to be slow or confusing it’s all about how you learn. Here are some smart ways to level up your programming journey 👇
1. Build While You Learn
Don’t just read tutorials create something Even a small calculator, portfolio site, or note app helps ideas stick.
2. Focus on One Language First
Master one language before jumping to the next. Start with Python, JavaScript, or C++ depending on your goals.
3. Learn the “Why” Behind the Code
Don’t just memorize syntax. Understand why the code works. This builds problem-solving skills the real key to becoming a good developer.
4. Join a Coding Community
Being part of groups like @CodeBiruh helps you stay motivated, ask questions, and learn from others.
5. Practice Consistently
Spend at least 1–2 hours daily coding. Consistency beats intensity.
6. Teach What You Learn
Explaining concepts to others is the fastest way to understand deeply.
Smart learning = hands-on projects + consistent practice + curiosity.
Keep building, keep breaking things, keep growing. 🌱
#CodeBiruh #ProgrammingTips #LearnCoding #Developers #Motivation
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🚨 Episode 9 – Part II is Here! 🎙
Code Biruh Podcast
⏰ Dropping TONIGHT at 1:30 PM (Local Time)!
Meet Dawit Minue, an innovative developer and AI enthusiast whose journey inspires every aspiring coder. 🌍💻 From exploring AI’s role in software development to building award-winning projects like DotCode, his story is packed with lessons, insights, and real experiences.
🔥 Highlights from Part II:
• How AI is transforming software development
• Balancing innovation with stability
• Lessons from his 5-year Software Engineering journey
• The story behind DotCode, an award-winning final-year project
• Honest advice for African developers
• Why collaboration, curiosity, and community matter 💬
💡 “Coding isn’t just writing lines of code, it’s creating solutions that make an impact.”
📍 Don’t miss out – join us on Telegram: @codebiruh
#CodeBiruh #Podcast #AI #SoftwareEngineering #Innovation #Developers #Inspiration #PartII
Code Biruh Podcast
⏰ Dropping TONIGHT at 1:30 PM (Local Time)!
Meet Dawit Minue, an innovative developer and AI enthusiast whose journey inspires every aspiring coder. 🌍💻 From exploring AI’s role in software development to building award-winning projects like DotCode, his story is packed with lessons, insights, and real experiences.
🔥 Highlights from Part II:
• How AI is transforming software development
• Balancing innovation with stability
• Lessons from his 5-year Software Engineering journey
• The story behind DotCode, an award-winning final-year project
• Honest advice for African developers
• Why collaboration, curiosity, and community matter 💬
💡 “Coding isn’t just writing lines of code, it’s creating solutions that make an impact.”
📍 Don’t miss out – join us on Telegram: @codebiruh
#CodeBiruh #Podcast #AI #SoftwareEngineering #Innovation #Developers #Inspiration #PartII
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🌟 Good evening, everyone!
It's almost time! ✨
Episode 9, Part II with Dawit Minue is about to start. Read along, dive in, and get inspired!
It's almost time! ✨
Episode 9, Part II with Dawit Minue is about to start. Read along, dive in, and get inspired!
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Interviewer
With your hands-on experience in AI, from generative UI to RAG pipelines, where do you see this technology taking the software development industry in the next 3-5 years?
With your hands-on experience in AI, from generative UI to RAG pipelines, where do you see this technology taking the software development industry in the next 3-5 years?
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Interviewee
AI will transform how we build software. We’ll move from developers writing everything from scratch to developers orchestrating AI systems that generate, test, and optimize code. I believe the developer’s role will shift toward creativity, problem framing, and oversight essentially becoming “AI engineers of engineers."
AI will transform how we build software. We’ll move from developers writing everything from scratch to developers orchestrating AI systems that generate, test, and optimize code. I believe the developer’s role will shift toward creativity, problem framing, and oversight essentially becoming “AI engineers of engineers."
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Interviewer
How can developers best balance the need to build stable, practical applications today with the desire to experiment with and learn cutting-edge, but often unstable, AI technologies?
How can developers best balance the need to build stable, practical applications today with the desire to experiment with and learn cutting-edge, but often unstable, AI technologies?
Interviewee
It’s all about context. For production systems that impact real users, stability and trust must come first. But setting aside time in safe environments hackathons, internal labs, side projects allows us to explore the cutting edge without risking reliability. That balance keeps you innovative while staying grounded. Don’t waste time by over-learning; learn when it’s needed as you work on projects.
It’s all about context. For production systems that impact real users, stability and trust must come first. But setting aside time in safe environments hackathons, internal labs, side projects allows us to explore the cutting edge without risking reliability. That balance keeps you innovative while staying grounded. Don’t waste time by over-learning; learn when it’s needed as you work on projects.
Interviewer
We have many future software engineers here. You completed a 5 year Software Engineering program. What was the most valuable thing you learned both technically & socially?
We have many future software engineers here. You completed a 5 year Software Engineering program. What was the most valuable thing you learned both technically & socially?
Interviewee
Technically, the most valuable lesson was thinking algorithmically and breaking problems into manageable pieces. Socially, the key lesson was collaboration learning to work with people from different backgrounds. Big projects are never built alone. Your connection to people is as important as your skill. Try to reach out via email, LinkedIn, and other channels to people you admire and want to learn from. Always seek to connect with people who energize you. I've gotten into a job because of an email that I sent more than 1 and a half years ago and connected. After 10 months there was a job, and that person recommended me, and what I want to say is that you should reach out to people and join communities, which will push you further every day.
Technically, the most valuable lesson was thinking algorithmically and breaking problems into manageable pieces. Socially, the key lesson was collaboration learning to work with people from different backgrounds. Big projects are never built alone. Your connection to people is as important as your skill. Try to reach out via email, LinkedIn, and other channels to people you admire and want to learn from. Always seek to connect with people who energize you. I've gotten into a job because of an email that I sent more than 1 and a half years ago and connected. After 10 months there was a job, and that person recommended me, and what I want to say is that you should reach out to people and join communities, which will push you further every day.
Interviewer
Your final year project, DotCode, was recognized as the Best Project of the Year at BIT. You built it together with Miki and some of your friends. Could you tell us a bit about what it does and what made it stand out?
Your final year project, DotCode, was recognized as the Best Project of the Year at BIT. You built it together with Miki and some of your friends. Could you tell us a bit about what it does and what made it stand out?
Interviewee
DotCode was designed as a developer tool with real-time collaboration, AI-assisted debugging, and snippet versioning. It also includes a VS Code extension to bring all features into VS Code. I contributed to the backend, focusing on AI features like inline chat, auto-completion, and bug fixes, and we simulated cursor behavior and add them in the project. It was rewarding to collaborate with curious friends like Simachew, a tech enthusiast who contributed to the frontend, backend, and other components of the project. I also collaborated with Miki, who applied his expertise, and Tsegish, who worked on the frontend of the editor and application.
DotCode was designed as a developer tool with real-time collaboration, AI-assisted debugging, and snippet versioning. It also includes a VS Code extension to bring all features into VS Code. I contributed to the backend, focusing on AI features like inline chat, auto-completion, and bug fixes, and we simulated cursor behavior and add them in the project. It was rewarding to collaborate with curious friends like Simachew, a tech enthusiast who contributed to the frontend, backend, and other components of the project. I also collaborated with Miki, who applied his expertise, and Tsegish, who worked on the frontend of the editor and application.
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Interviewer
Based on your experience, what advice would you give to a freshman who is unsure about which department to choose? What factors should they consider beyond just 'what is popular?
Based on your experience, what advice would you give to a freshman who is unsure about which department to choose? What factors should they consider beyond just 'what is popular?
Interviewee
Don’t just follow trends or what seems popular. Instead, think about what excites you enough to stay up late working on it even without grades or money. Consider the skills you want to develop, the kinds of problems you enjoy solving, and the impact you’d like to make.
Don’t just follow trends or what seems popular. Instead, think about what excites you enough to stay up late working on it even without grades or money. Consider the skills you want to develop, the kinds of problems you enjoy solving, and the impact you’d like to make.
Interviewer
For any juniors considering BIT for Software Engineering, what would you tell them?
For any juniors considering BIT for Software Engineering, what would you tell them?
Interviewee
Software engineering helps you understand what happens behind the scenes, not just coding without internal context. But earning a degree doesn’t automatically make you qualified. It’s up to your effort to connect with good teams and build meaningful things. Think deeply, build projects, and push beyond your comfort zone. Embrace the workload discipline will set you apart in your career.
Software engineering helps you understand what happens behind the scenes, not just coding without internal context. But earning a degree doesn’t automatically make you qualified. It’s up to your effort to connect with good teams and build meaningful things. Think deeply, build projects, and push beyond your comfort zone. Embrace the workload discipline will set you apart in your career.
Interviewer
In your view, what is the single biggest challenge holding back developers in Africa today, and what is one concrete thing we can do to overcome it?
In your view, what is the single biggest challenge holding back developers in Africa today, and what is one concrete thing we can do to overcome it?
Interviewee
I don’t think there’s a big insurmountable challenge right now. If you have internet access, you have tools to contribute and make an impact. Beka, creator of Better Auth, developed Better Auth inside his room, and now a global authentication library can be an example for us that everything is possible if you put all your energies into it. One concrete solution is to build stronger communities and accelerators within Africa and globally, such as A2SV, Developer Community groups, and ALX, which bridge gaps and open global doors.
I don’t think there’s a big insurmountable challenge right now. If you have internet access, you have tools to contribute and make an impact. Beka, creator of Better Auth, developed Better Auth inside his room, and now a global authentication library can be an example for us that everything is possible if you put all your energies into it. One concrete solution is to build stronger communities and accelerators within Africa and globally, such as A2SV, Developer Community groups, and ALX, which bridge gaps and open global doors.
Interviewer
If you could go back in time to your first day as a developer, what advice would you give yourself?
If you could go back in time to your first day as a developer, what advice would you give yourself?