Transmissions

There's legitimate concern in developer communities: AI coding tools are enabling vibe coders to ship untested, insecure, unmaintainable code. The long-time programmers are right, but they're missing the point. The solution isn't rejecting AI. It's learning to use it properly. This guide breaks down the difference between vibe coders and real developers using AI, what you actually need to understand about frameworks, security, and architecture, and how Tier 1 & Tier 2 upskill you to be a full-stack developer, not just someone who can type prompts.

Your GitHub profile IS your resume in 2025. Learn exactly how to optimize it—from profile README to commit messages to open-source contributions—to make it your most powerful career asset.

Your portfolio matters more than your degree. Hiring managers want to see what you can actually build. This guide breaks down 5 specific portfolio projects (from beginner-friendly SaaS dashboards to advanced hardware integration) that get you hired, with exact tech stacks, deployment options, and what to include in your GitHub README.

Being a self-taught developer in South Africa in 2025 isn’t a disadvantage—it’s a competitive edge. This guide shows you how to turn projects, GitHub, and current skills into real opportunities, locally and globally.

Your degree doesn't prove you can code. Your GitHub does. Technology changes faster than universities can train for it. The credential-based hiring market is shrinking. The portfolio-based market is growing. Here's why your shipped code matters more than your degree—and what to do about it.