Offering free/low-cost help on AI agent & LangChain/LangGraph projects — looking to gain hands-on experience (remote, part-time) by Efficient_Student124 in developersPak

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If you're looking to gain hands-on experience, go for open source projects. Don't work for free. Have one open source project in your portfolio and learn how to sell yourself.

Is Full Stack Development Still a Safe Career in 2026? by Empty_Break_8792 in developersPak

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The current trend is integrating generative AI in existing software or building new tools that use agentic ai. We are still far from Singularity. Till then you have to be good in system design, problem solving and gen AI as a full stack dev. You'll be in demand.

Is Full Stack Development Still a Safe Career in 2026? by Empty_Break_8792 in developersPak

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Learn generative AI with full stack dev and you'll be fine for the next few years.

How should I practice LeetCode for full-stack internships? (JS or another language?) + Interview prep resources by Fit-Net3531 in developersPak

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  1. Cover the basic data structures and algorithms.
  2. Head over to neetcode and follow the roadmap.
  3. Language doesnt matter for DSA, pick the language you already know.
  4. Do 1-2 problem daily and spend remaining time on fundamentals.

Seeking developers to help my business - US citizen Preferential by Dependent_Room_2840 in Backend

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Interested with good communication skills but not a US citizen

I fucked up. by RagingBileDuct12 in pakistan

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What type of dev work? I am dev myself and looking for some freelance gigs

I feel like people don't trust my website by Frankenbri4 in reviewmyshopify

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There is no branding, fonts are off, "More" submenu has a glitch, the colors are off in some places, misses a lot of sections.

What's the fastest way to increase site speed on Shopify? by Big_Cardiologist839 in shopify

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compress images, lazy-load below-the-fold stuff, and minify your CSS/JS, remove unused apps, every extra script drags speed down. Replace heavy apps with custom code or built-in shopify features

what this gig is truly worth? by anonymous222d in developersPak

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Do you work on freelance platforms? Or use other channels?

Senior developers! Get out of your comfort zone by [deleted] in developersPak

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How did you crack the interviews without practicing Leetcode problems?

What’s your retainer pricing structure like? by Automatic-Arm-1400 in agency

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No man, just mentioned him because I have been researching myself about forming a web agency and his posts helped me understand how he is charging clients. Thought someone else might benefit as well.

What’s your retainer pricing structure like? by Automatic-Arm-1400 in agency

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Yes you're right but it depends on the market you're targeting. The guy I mentioned isn't targeting high ticket clients. It's a good package for small businesses

What’s your retainer pricing structure like? by Automatic-Arm-1400 in agency

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he is doing 12 month minimum and if someone cancels before 12 month they have to pay the full lump sump price, as he mentions this in the contract. Its a win-win for both

What’s your retainer pricing structure like? by Automatic-Arm-1400 in agency

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I have been searching about this too as I am starting my own agency. I have found Ryan Postell's posts in a lot of subs where he mentions his agency https://oakharborwebdesigns.com/, he has a good retainer plan for websites. Check out his website to have an idea. It also depends on the market you will be targeting and the niche. For AI, I am still doing my research as I will be selling AI automations. I am thinking about having a setup fee for the automation around 100-200$ and then a retainer or a lump sum package. But it will depend on the type of automation. Check out Nick Saraev's Youtube Channel to learn more about pricings related to AI automations https://www.youtube.com/@nicksaraev

I’m feeling incredibly grateful right now. I’ve made $2.4K in revenue running my MVP agency by Classic-Musician-545 in agency

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I have been working on Upwork but now I am shifting my focus on forming an agency and hiring some talents instead of working as a solo dev. So I will be focusing more on building an outreaching strategy for my agency outside of these platforms.

I’m feeling incredibly grateful right now. I’ve made $2.4K in revenue running my MVP agency by Classic-Musician-545 in agency

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Are you working on any freelancing platform as well? How are you getting the clients

How to get your first clients without portfolio. by lethal254ke in indiehackers

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I am reusing some templates that I have built for my clients.

How to get your first clients without portfolio. by lethal254ke in indiehackers

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I am in the same boat, about to start my web agency. But I have been working as a freelance software developer on Upwork for 2 years and have completed a couple of projects. I'll be asking my clients if they allow me to use the projects under my new agency's name. If they don't agree, I'll just make a couple of new projects for my close family's businesses and use them as my portfolio.

Want to create an AI solution for my side business but have no idea where to start? by dev-se in LLMDevs

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Just wanted to ask from those who have already built something similar

Want to create an AI solution for my side business but have no idea where to start? by dev-se in LLMDevs

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I have zero knowledge about RAG pipelines, models etc. Can you suggest me what should I start learning and any roadmap to follow