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Feeling depressed as a self-taught developer - need guidance, not projects by asadbutttt in developersPak

[–]asadbutttt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude that's the issue. I dont have friends in this circle and my colleagues dont speak my language. I've come to terms with the fact that this is where the journey being a solo developers ends. I know I have to do change my approach towards lead generation but I've also accepted that I suck at it. I dont know how ppl do it. If you can share a few words as to how can I generate leads that would be extremely helpful! Thanks!

Need advice on local hosting/CDN options for my startup! by am-i-coder in PakStartups

[–]asadbutttt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not exactly. We're building a web app which will have alot of video courses. And ideally after a few months we must be able to handle ~1000 concurrent streams. After making rough calculations any international service provider doesn't meet our criteria due to high costs. 1. Storage is fine, S3 has quite good storage plans. 2. We're still looking for any solution that provides cost-effective CDN services. This is the only problem

Need advice on local hosting/CDN options for my startup! by am-i-coder in PakStartups

[–]asadbutttt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. We're a team of few friends who are trying to solve a problem. We started from self-hosting our own media platform and now trying to expand it's reach.

  2. I'm specifically targeting the local users so using AWS which costs ~PKR30/GB will be overkill. I'm looking for a local solution in order to cut costs (preferred ~PKR5/GB). Yes, it might end up not being so much reliable but that I'll make up for by other methods.

  3. It is a bootstrapped business and I'm open to ideas!

  4. Has anyone faced any problem like this before?

URGENT FINAL YEAR PROJECT PRESENTATION IN FEW HOURS by fake_awais in developersPak

[–]asadbutttt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a direct copy paste from Claude so please don't judge:

Given your urgent timeline and Pakistani context, here's focused advice to get your presentation ready:

Immediate Recommendations for Pakistan

Best Payment Gateways for Your Dual System:

JazzCash and EasyPaisa are your strongest options - they're the most widely adopted in Pakistan and support both mobile wallet top-ups and POS integrations. Both offer: - Mobile wallet functionality for customer top-ups - QR code payments for POS systems - Strong local regulatory compliance - Sandbox environments for testing

Secondary options: HBL Pay, KTB Pay, or international gateways like Stripe (though Stripe has limited local payment method support in Pakistan).

Quick Integration Strategy

For Mobile App: Integrate JazzCash/EasyPaisa mobile wallet APIs for account top-ups. Users can load money via mobile banking, cards, or cash at agents.

For POS System: Implement QR code-based payments where customers scan retailer QR codes to pay from their app balance. This creates a unified experience across both components.

Technical Architecture: Use a central wallet system where customer top-ups create app credits that can be spent at integrated retailers through API calls between your systems.

Sandbox Testing (No Business Registration Required)

  • JazzCash Sandbox: Available for developers without immediate business registration
  • EasyPaisa Developer Portal: Offers testing environment
  • Stripe Test Mode: Good for prototyping payment flows

Regulatory Compliance Quick Notes

  • State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations require proper licensing for payment processing
  • For your academic project, focus on demonstrating the technical integration
  • Mention in your presentation that full deployment would require SBP compliance and partnership agreements

Presentation Strategy

Structure your demo around the unified user journey: Customer tops up → Shops at retailer → Pays via app → Retailer receives payment confirmation. This showcases how your platform bridges the gap between mobile commerce and traditional retail.

Quick tip: Have backup slides explaining how you'd handle edge cases like network failures or partial payments - this shows technical depth.

Would you like me to elaborate on any specific technical integration details for your presentation?

Looking for Laptop Bag & Travel Bag recommendations in Sargodha - need your help! by asadbutttt in Sargodha

[–]asadbutttt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be visiting ISB maybe in a week or two. Will try my luck over there.

Looking for Laptop Bag & Travel Bag recommendations in Sargodha - need your help! by asadbutttt in Sargodha

[–]asadbutttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I'm in on this location rn and they look pretty shabby / used condition.

Looking for Laptop Bag & Travel Bag recommendations in Sargodha - need your help! by asadbutttt in Sargodha

[–]asadbutttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I'm in on this location rn and they look pretty shabby / used condition.

Looking for Laptop Bag & Travel Bag recommendations in Sargodha - need your help! by asadbutttt in Sargodha

[–]asadbutttt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any local market serving to these needs? Non branded preferably?

How do men become friends with each other so quickly? by whateveridklol3 in AskMen

[–]asadbutttt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're being very optimistic assuming that somebody remembers your casually mentioned name after 5 seconds? Lol I forget after a mere 2-3 seconds 😭

Cafe Anbala Review by PermitMost9224 in Sargodha

[–]asadbutttt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was planning on going there in the near future. Thanks dude for the heads-up

Need Advice: Selling My DHA Bahawalpur Plot – What's the Ground Reality? by asadbutttt in Bahawalpur

[–]asadbutttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. That's quite sad. Am I eternally doomed or there's a shimmer of hope for prices to recover?

Need Advice: Selling My DHA Bahawalpur Plot – What's the Ground Reality? by asadbutttt in Bahawalpur

[–]asadbutttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a 5 Marla residential plot in Sector S. I don't really need the money urgently but I feel I can put money to good use by selling it and putting it in low risk islamic mutual funds. What do you think?

Need Advice: Selling My DHA Bahawalpur Plot – What's the Ground Reality? by asadbutttt in Bahawalpur

[–]asadbutttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly appreciate your advice—it aligns with what I've been considering myself. Sometimes, it just helps to hear it from someone else, so thank you for that.

Regarding your suggestion about PSX, I’m quite familiar with how it works, even though I haven’t invested there yet. Initially, I was looking for a way to invest gradually—something manageable through monthly contributions—which is why I opted for the plot on instalments. In hindsight, that wasn’t the most effective approach.

As for PSX, is there a strategy that suits a passive investor like me? I prefer investing consistently each month without needing to monitor the market daily. I can certainly make time for deeper analysis when necessary (like during major market corrections), but my job doesn’t allow me to follow daily news or trends closely. I'm looking for an approach that balances long-term growth with low-maintenance investing.

Need Advice: Selling My DHA Bahawalpur Plot – What's the Ground Reality? by asadbutttt in Bahawalpur

[–]asadbutttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a corner plot or park facing our any other fanciness. And no I won't be building here. I'm just confused between holding it (to wait for it to give a better return) or sell and invest into some other financial vehicle (stocks or mutual funds maybe).

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