If You’re Learning Software Engineering and Feeling Overwhelmed — Start Here
If you’re new to dailydevnotes.in, this page is for you.
This blog isn’t about mastering everything quickly.
It’s about learning software engineering the way it actually happens — slowly, practically, and sometimes painfully.
I’m a software engineer early in my career, working in fast-paced startup environments. I’m learning every day, often under pressure, and this blog is where I document that learning honestly.
No shortcuts. No fake confidence.
What This Blog Is About
Most learning resources show the final answer.
This blog focuses on:
- The confusion before clarity
- The mistakes before understanding
- The thinking process behind decisions
- How things work in real projects, not ideal examples
Every post is written from real experience — things I’ve faced, struggled with, and slowly understood.
Who This Blog Is For
This blog is for you if:
- You’re a student preparing for your first tech job
- You’re in your first 1–2 years as a developer
- You understand basics but struggle with real-world systems
- You work in a startup or fast-moving team
- You feel like tutorials aren’t enough anymore
If you’ve ever thought
“I know things, but I don’t feel confident yet”
You’re in the right place.
How to Read This Blog
You don’t need to read everything in order.
Each post usually includes:
- A real problem or confusion
- What didn’t work
- What finally clicked
- How it applies in real development
Some posts are technical.
Some are reflective.
Most are a mix of both.
That’s intentional — because that’s how learning actually feels.
Where to Begin
Start with these:
- Why I Started dailydevblogs.in After One Year as a Software Engineer
→ This explains the purpose and mindset behind the blog. - Upcoming posts will cover:
- Lessons from working in startups
- Backend & API concepts that only made sense after real usage
- How I learn under deadlines
- Mistakes I made so you don’t have to
You can also explore posts using tags to find topics that interest you.
A Small Request
If something helps you:
- Take a note
- Try it out
- Share it with someone who’s learning
That’s how this blog grows — organically.
Final Note
You don’t need to be perfect to grow.
You just need to be consistent.
This blog is my attempt to do that — publicly.
Thanks for being here.
— Irshad