The Journey of a Web Developer: From Passion to Profession

In my first year of high school, the vast digital world beckoned me. Crafting simple HTML webpages started as a side hobby. I was a neophyte, navigating the basics, but it was enough to ignite the spark. My curiosity took another turn when I delved into game programming, experimenting with SFML and C++. The thrill of watching my codes take life on the screen was unparalleled. That year, I designed a simple top-down shooter game. It was rudimentary, yet it was mine, and it was a start.

The World of 3D Gaming

As I delved deeper into the world of gaming, Unity caught my eye. The dream of building 3D games was too alluring to resist. And thus began my journey with Unity, recreating my shooter game "Lost in Futility", followed by the class-based multiplayer game "Polygon Wizards", which I proudly published on Steam.

A Valuable Lesson in Marketing

These game-building experiences were enlightening. They made me realize a crucial aspect of the software world – it's not just about building; it's about selling. To sell a game, one needs more than just an exciting storyline or challenging levels. The user interface, graphics, and understanding market needs are paramount. It's where I understood the essence of marketing in the tech realm. A software or game, no matter how functional, needs an attractive UI and graphics to be a sellable product.

The Return to Web Design

With the newfound appreciation for UI and UX, I gravitated back towards web design. I wanted to hone my skills, focus on aesthetics and usability, and see my work used daily. Initially, friends approached me for website designs. Word spread, and soon, I found myself juggling multiple projects, with individuals and businesses willing to pay generously for my work. From simple requests to selling professional websites and landing pages for over $2k, my journey in web design had truly taken off.