Thank you so much for your kind words, Mahesh! It means a lot to know you’ve been following my journey for years, even from the early days. That kind of long-term support is truly appreciated.
As a .NET developer with 9 years of experience, you already have a strong foundation to build upon. Your desire to create something meaningful for society aligns perfectly with what I believe in – using our technical skills to make a positive impact.
The struggle to balance work with personal projects is something many developers face. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, start with small, consistent steps:
- Dedicate just 30-60 minutes daily to your own projects – consistency matters more than duration
- Begin with a minimal viable solution rather than a perfect one
- Consider how your .NET expertise could complement AI tools (perhaps explore ML.NET?)
- Share your progress publicly to build accountability
Remember, most of what I’ve built started as imperfect experiments. SimplerLLM, PromoterKit, and my other projects all began as rough ideas that evolved through iterations and community feedback.
I’d be happy to support your journey. What specific area are you most interested in developing? Whether it’s integrating AI into your .NET work or building a particular type of solution, narrowing your focus might help make progress more tangible.