Since 2009 we’ve had the honor of witnessing some remarkable developer journeys. Today, we bring you a candid conversation with Gaurav, a cherished Devpost user who has been a part of our vibrant community for an impressive 11 years!
Read on to discover how Devpost played a role in shaping Gaurav’s career journey and uncover the valuable insights gained from over a decade of innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Can you take us back to when kuwait telegram screening you first joined Devpost 11 years ago? What inspired you to become a part of the platform?
I was big on competitive programming. Devpost hosted some amazing hackathons and contests with marquee brands, really good prizes, and a strong pool of developers from all over the world competing against each other. In that sense, it was an opportunity to compete against the best, polish my skills, and make some good money on the side.
How has Devpost contributed to your personal growth as a developer?
Devpost has been a huge influence in the early part of my career—competing against the best developers in the world as well as teaming up and making friends from across so many countries. It opened up my mind to the world of possibilities that exist beyond conventional software development jobs.