Hello there ⚡

I recently started a Hashnode series called "TextToText Convo With Techies", aimed to converse with techies and get to know more about them, their struggles, how they manage their work-life balance and tons of interesting topics. It's more like an interview but a friendly one 😊.

So it's time we share our conversation with our first guest "Somto Uchegbu" An experienced backend developer and also a student in University Of Lagos State, Nigeria. I had a great time discussing with him about some part of his life though it was short due to his tight schedule.

Here is a guide to help you understand better

"👨‍🦱🖥️ is Somto Uchegbu "

The convo :

1) Can you briefly tell me about yourself?

👨‍🦱🖥️: My name is Uchegbu Somtochukwu a backend engineer and also an undergraduate in the University Of Lagos

2) Are you currently working for a company or a freelancer or self-employed?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I'm not currently working now, I'm not into freelancing. For now I'm just consuming knowledge.

3) What online resources do you use to help you do your work efficiently?

👨‍🦱🖥️: Google ( It contains everything you need)

4) How do you keep your technology skills current?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I have a drafted roadmap I follow already. I don't just want to jump into any new technology I see because it might not be inclined to what I need to know at that moment but I could pick it up later in the future

5) Pretend I’m not a tech person. Can you explain [JavaScript] in simple terms?

👨‍🦱🖥️: Its a language for web development

6) What strengths do you think are most important in a developer ?

👨‍🦱🖥️: Understanding of data structures and algorithms

7) Can you tell me about a time when things didn’t go the way you wanted at work or personal gig, such as a project that failed?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I don't think I've faced any circumstance relating to this

8) What are your favorite and least favorite technology products?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I don't have, I value every peice, but I think AR and wireless charging is a game changer.

9) How do you handle tight deadlines?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I like getting the work done before deadlines but if I see myself not finishing it before the deadline I power through the work and reach out to other devs that can help.

10) How do you manage your work-life balance?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I don't think I have found how to balance it yet. I just go with vibes

11) Javascript or Python? Why?

👨‍🦱🖥️: Python. It's easy and works best for me.

12) WhatsApp or Telegram? Why?

👨‍🦱🖥️: WhatsApp. It's more private in a way

13) What else do you do apart from tech?

👨‍🦱🖥️: I like taking photos and learning new things. I'm currently learning a new language. German

14) What motivation would you give to a newbie who's starting out in tech?

👨‍🦱🖥️: Just start. Don't doubt yourself and don't look at the success rate of others, it can be depressing sometimes. But the main thing is consistency.

You can follow Somto Uchegbu on Twitter @SomtochukwuUch1

I'd like to use this opportunity to thank dev Somto for accepting to be part of this conversation.

I believe this will go a long way in helping and encouraging newbies and those facing challenges in their tech journey that

There's light at the end of the tunnel

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