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š Hey everyone! This is my first post here, and I'm genuinely excited to be part of this community.
A little about me I'm a Backend Developer with a strong focus on Laravel, building APIs, systems, and applications that are clean, scalable, and built to last. Alongside that, I've been growing my skills in Cyber Security, learning how to think like an attacker so I can build like a defender. There's something satisfying about writing code that doesn't just work, but actually holds up under pressure.
Outside of client and personal projects, I run smsgang.org, one of the things I've been putting a lot of time and energy into lately. Feel free to check it out if you're curious what I've been building.
I'm always working on improving my craft, whether that's optimizing backend architecture, tightening up security practices, or just learning something new that pushes me forward. I believe in building in public, sharing progress, mistakes, and wins along the way.
Would love to connect with other developers, security folks, and builders here. If you're working on something interesting, or just want to talk shop, my DMs are open.
š GitHub: github.com/Usmanbalogun044
š X (Twitter): x.com/dollarhunter044
Looking forward to learning from you all and hopefully collaborating on something great together. Let's build! š
In between my regular work, Iāve been busy with a side project a way for me to learn two things at once: personal finance and coding.
The result? Meet "Temen Ngatur."
Itās a simple web app designed for personal financial management. I originally built it to meet my own needs, fueled by my genuine interest in exploring assets and financial literacy.
⨠Key Features:
ā AI-powered smart budget analysis
ā Setting priorities for financial goals
ā Daily expense tracking
ā Monthly history & comparisons I intentionally kept this app simple and personal.
It started as a private project, but who knows perhaps it could end up being useful to many more people down the line.
For expense tracking, Iād store each amount in minor units with its currency instead of relying on floating-point values. Is the app single-currency for now, or can a user track spending across currencies?
The oversized CRAVE&CO type does all the heavy lifting, Kalid. Pairing that with the chef portraits gives the brand real character. And answering the QR update question with an authenticated admin page shows you are thinking about the client long after launch. Solid work.