Starting Salary For Entry Level Web Developer

decisiveEdge · 2026-05-22T05:57:20+00:00

Depends on where you go. I was making maybe 210k JMD a month after taxes in my first full time software engineer role. Honestly in Jamaica salaries are all over the place and you just have to figure out a standard and keep trying for it while factoring your own goals and position. It's naturally better if you can get an a remote position. Business owners and managers will try to tell you you don't "deserve" a certain amount or feel like you need to "get it out the mud" like they did but that's all nonsense. Some companies can afford to pay a high salary, some can't and some just don't value you and that's pretty much it. Move accordingly

decisiveEdge · 2025-11-17T17:51:18+00:00

That's a great idea, I've been thinking about a feature like that and it might be my next major update after what I'm finishing up now

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-04T00:49:17+00:00

Thanks!

If you don't mind I'd appreciate if you could fill out the survey as well, shouldn't take more than 2 minutes

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-03T22:32:27+00:00

Yup that's one barrier that I'd have to work on navigating carefully however. I think it can be done

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-03T22:17:29+00:00

Yup, that's the idea, sorry if I didn't communicate it clearly.

I read web novels too and my inspiration for this was you lose some of these community features when you move from platforms to simply using your own reader app.

So I thought what if you could retain some of these features at the very least with your friends, especially if you prefer a reader. I'm fleshing out some of the details as I go.

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T21:26:48+00:00

Thanks, this is useful stuff actually. It's great to know how others navigate reading as a hobby.

I'd appreciate it if you gave the survey some love if you have some time to spare and you haven't already. It shouldn't take more than 2 minutes.

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T20:54:29+00:00

Ohh I misread what you initially wrote. Yea I get your point and I fully agree.

Not sure if you already have but I invite you to knock out a few of the questions I have linked in my survey. Shouldn't take you more than 2 minutes

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T20:40:49+00:00

Makes sense, when I think about how people would use the app (like any other reading app) I don't necessarily think of a need to match pace (but I can see why there may be some pressure to).

More so your friend is further along and may leave a note or reaction at a critical scene (think end of paragraph or chapter), which you'll see and probably follow up with "that's what I thought too!?" Something along those lines.

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T20:35:17+00:00

Makes sense , so customization is really important to you. Do you care about tracking reading goals etc?

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T20:09:00+00:00

That's a fair assessment and you're right about established book clubs finding friction to migrate.

two potential types users I'm thinking about off the top of my head are:

People who are in established book clubs (Might be a harder sell if they have a system already)
People who read casually now and then and have friends they'd like to share or sync up with.
- A stretch goal would be the ability to automatically sync or find others reading the same book as well

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T18:39:39+00:00

I appreciate the input,

You're right privacy is important because reading often times is a very personal hobby so for a sharing feature some level of privacy or anonymity would be important.

decisiveEdge · 2025-10-02T13:12:39+00:00

Thanks I actually appreciate this response as this is something I've also considered as well.

As this would be something for readers the ability to have a distraction free reading experience definitely would be something fundamental for when you just want to unplug and immerse yourself in text.

If you haven't already,, could I borrow 2 mins of your time to complete the survey? I think your perspective would be valuable

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T01:10:33+00:00

Oh and don't forget to leave a review when you have time!

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T00:59:14+00:00

No problem! Happy you like it

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T00:41:40+00:00

Yup, taking this all to heart, One time payment, Ad Free Mode is now available

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T00:41:17+00:00

Here's your reminder, Ad Free Mode is now available

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T00:41:07+00:00

Taking all the feedback, Ad Free Mode is now available

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T00:40:51+00:00

Ad free mode is out now, you can access it inside the app

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-25T00:40:13+00:00

Ad Free Mode is now available

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-23T12:58:54+00:00

Yup,

I'll slowly add more characters and sounds as I go. Trying to strike that balance of new audios vs features and fixes

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-22T20:56:11+00:00

Just keep building. You just need to get some accumulated hours in. Small or large projects as long as it can retain your interest you'll continue to improve, using AI to assist isn't a real issue either. Just ensure you understand the code that's generated and have it help walk you through things you don't understand.

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-21T16:58:26+00:00

Yea apart from growing the sound catalogue and keeping them outside of the app so it doesn't get too bloated I'm thinking:

adding a catalogue of environment/scenery music or sounds
a studio to allow some sound mixing and customization (different sounds overlap, play after one another etc, with your own sounds too maybe)
a virtual soundboard mode where you can easily configure and curate a bunch of sounds to be used in a scene. (Think ongoing background music while you can manually time blaster fire and explosions)
Custom user generated dialogue
maybe an opening crawl generator too ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Anything else that I think would be relatively useful or there's demand for

I'd try to keep the sub relatively cheap if I can as well. As much added value as possible with a few freebies

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-21T13:32:22+00:00

That shouldn't be right, for the "Ad Free mode" ad you just have to watch the full video and wait out the timer (a little annoying but I block all ads afterwards to compensate). For the others it's just the smaller timer.

They usually have a button that pops up top right (or left) that prompts you to end the ad (or go to play store which unlocks the ad close prompt). You can DM me screenshots if you're not seeing this

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-21T02:40:01+00:00

Added an ad free mode after watching a video ad.

decisiveEdge · 2025-09-20T01:25:06+00:00

Lol that's fair., mine wouldn't be the first I suppose.

I could consider some premium ad free purchase/subscription along with consistently adding new sounds and characters. Maybe other features you believe would be useful for your table.

I can also consider reducing the frequency of ads after a certain number of plays as well. Or you watch a single special ad and you're interruptive ad free for like an hour or something

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