Abdi Builds

AI changed the developer workflow. Your learning strategy should change too.

One underrated developer skill: Knowing when not to build something.

Getting real users is harder than building. I expected AbdiMarket-P2P to get more users after launching… turns out shipping the app was the easy part. Getting people to actually use it? Whole different boss fight. If you see this, give it a shot. Buy something, sell something, and let me know what you think. I need actual humans using this thing, not just me refreshing the dashboard. https://abdimarket-p2p.vercel.app/?refresh=1

Finally original AbdiMarket is available for live demo I started building AbdiMarket as an e-commerce platform, but halfway through, I thought a P2P marketplace would be more useful for users. So I switched direction, built and launched AbdiMarket-P2P first. Then I came back to the original version—and now almost finished it. Two versions. One project. A lot of lessons from building, changing direction, and actually shipping. 🔗 https://abdimarket.vercel.app

Improved feature you can now contact seller without logging in. But u've to login to sell, review and rate, report, view wishlist... Check it out what's improved. https://abdimarket-p2p.vercel.app/?refresh=1

I often see new developers build a few projects and immediately call themselves founders. I respect the ambition, but I think many people rush into it. I think your odds improve when you first build solid technical skills and get close to real problems—through freelancing, a job, research, open source, or real users. Don't start with, "What startup should I build?" Start with, "What problem do I understand really well?" Once you've solved that problem enough times, you'll be in a much better position to turn it into a product that helps many people. There are always exceptions, but great startups are usually built on deep problem understanding, not assumptions.

I overthought the MVP features for my upcoming project... a lot. Then I realized my MVP was trying to become V10. Now I just ask: - Does it solve the core problem? - Is it actually a must-have? - Will it help validate the idea? If not, it goes to the "Later" list.

Just finished adding the Forgot Password feature. 🔐

This gonna be cool 😎 Great Job Mr. Solo🔥🔥

Introducing EthioDeploy Deploying applications shouldn't require hours of server setup, DevOps knowledge, or an international credit card. We built this to make hosting simple for developers, startups, and businesses. Connect your GitHub repository, push your code, and your application is online in seconds. Here's what you get with EthioDeploy: 1. Automatic stack detection Works out of the box with Next.js, React, Node.js, Python, and other popular frameworks. 2. Preview deployments Every branch and pull request gets its own live preview URL so you can review changes before they go live. 3. Managed PostgreSQL and Redis Create production-ready databases for your projects in just a few clicks. 4. Custom domains Connect your own domain with free SSL certificates. 5. Built-in analytics Track traffic and monitor your applications from a single dashboard. 6. Built for Ethiopia Get started for free and pay in Birr. No international card required. Check it out at ethiodeploy.com

FaydaPass is a digital identity wallet that securely stores your official digital documents—called verifiable credentials—on your device. Instead of carrying paper documents or uploading scanned copies, you can present a cryptographically signed digital credential issued by a trusted authority. The receiving institution can instantly verify that it is authentic and hasn't been altered.

Imagine graduating and never needing to carry your paper degree again. With FaydaPass, your university could issue your degree as a secure digital credential. You store it in your wallet, share it with employers or institutions, and they can verify it's authentic in seconds—no paper, no forgery, no hassle. @abdibuilds @abdibuilds

A few years from now, you'll probably hear the term "dynamic websites" everywhere. @abdibuilds @abdibuilds

Fayda is cooking digitalization…

Tbh, this podcast teaches many things. One important thought is that tech is often seen as concentrated only in Addis Ababa, but we can expand it across Ethiopia. While we often worry about AI replacing our jobs, there are still many opportunities and things we can build in our own country.

This podcast is amazing. I'm learning a lot from it. Give it a listen. Just one warning‼️: if you're a beginner, don't fall into the trap of changing your career path every week. Pick one path, stay consistent, and be patient. U'll expand it later I'm just hoping some of you don't switch to project management after listening. 😂

Episode 3 is finally here! 🎙️🔥 I sat down with Mulu Tsega aka Luna for a raw and fun conversation about LinkedIn, finding jobs and opportunities, building a personal brand, and her journey from coding to product management. Watch the full episode here 👇 🔗https://youtu.be/utJVxy2NnB0

I've personally used several of these tools. The others are on my "I'll definitely learn this... someday" list. 😂

If you learned something today, build something with it today. Learning fills your mind. Building makes it stick.

The hardest bug I've fixed wasn't in my code. It was waiting until I felt "ready." 😂 Turns out, building is how you get ready. Build first. Improve later.

Btw, this goes back to high school. I'd study late at night after an evening nap, and that habit stuck with me. Now I spend those quiet hours learning and building..