There’s one thing I truly believe…
If I can become a Java developer, then anyone in the world can. 💯
Sounds crazy? Let me take you back.
🕓 Back in 2015…
I had zero coding knowledge.
Not just that — I had no interest in coding either.
But life has its own plans.
In 2016, I got a chance to move to Bangalore and joined a Java course at a training center.
That’s where it all started —
Every day, every session made me feel like:
"Ohhh! Even I can be a developer!"
That course didn’t just teach Java — it gave me confidence.
🧪 Two Life-Changing Incidents
1️⃣ The Interview That Wasn't Planned
Halfway through my course, I had to urgently travel to Chennai to donate blood to a family member. After that emotional rollercoaster, I found myself reflecting on my skills and the future.
The next day, as I was preparing for my move to Bangalore to complete the remaining four months of my course, I randomly thought — "Let me test my skills... let me just see what companies expect from Java developers."
I attended an interview — no preparation, no expectation — and guess what?
💥 I got selected!
That moment changed everything for me.
2️⃣ The Manager Who Questioned My Hiring 😅
In my new job, my manager gave me a simple task (at least for him!).
But for me — a beginner — it felt like a mountain.
I sat on it for an entire month.
One day, my manager walked up and asked:
“Who the hell picked you for this job?” 😓
It hurt.
But that pain became my fuel.
6 months later, I was promoted to Senior Critical Developer, with two juniors reporting to me. As for my manager? He turned into a great mentor and collaborator. Now, whenever there's an urgent task, I get the familiar call: 'Anand, please complete this in an hour!' ❤️ . In fact, my manager once said, 'Anand, I don’t see any other developer as serious about handling DB-related issues. Any urgent queries or DB-related functionality? No worries, Anand will take care . 🔥 Why Start Your Career in a Startup?
My honest advice — start your journey with a startup.
In a startup, you don’t just code. You learn how to:
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Handle pressure ⚙️
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Own responsibilities 🎯
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Wear multiple hats 👨💻🧑🔧🧑🎨
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Solve problems from Day 1 🧠
I became a full-stack, full-flex, fearless developer — all thanks to the startup culture.
💼 9 Years of Growth – Not Just Technical
Over the past 9 years, I’ve worked at several companies.
And every time I submitted my resignation, my managers and leads said the same thing:
“We’re not ready to let you go.” 🙏
Why? Not just because of my coding skills.
But because of my attitude, character, and ownership.
Anyone can become a skilled developer.
But people remember you for your commitment, consistency, and energy.
😄 A Little Comedy from My Career
There's a famous line my friends use about me:
“Dei, 10 rupees work panna sonna, 10,000 rupees work pandran da!” - Tamil
😂 That’s me.
I give 1000% even for the smallest task.
Why?
Because I love what I do. 💻❤️
🌱 Final Thoughts – For You!
If you’re someone:
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Who’s just starting,
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Who feels lost or unqualified,
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Who thinks coding is only for toppers or techies...
Please believe this:
If I — a person with zero knowledge and zero interest — can make it, YOU definitely can.
✅ Learn.
✅ Fall.
✅ Stand back up.
✅ Keep moving.
Success doesn’t come overnight. But every small step counts.
🌟 Special Thanks 🌟
A huge shoutout to the rockstars who helped shape me into who I am today! Without your guidance, patience, and belief in me, this journey wouldn’t have been possible. You guys are truly the backbone of my growth. 🙏
🎉 Pradeep – Your mentorship set the foundation for my tech journey.
🎉 Vadivel – For your endless support and wisdom during the tough times.
🎉 Vasanth – You taught me to think big, always push limits, and grow with passion.
🎉 Ravi – For challenging me to always do better, and never settle for less.
🎉 Ramalingam – Your insights opened my eyes to new possibilities in tech.
🎉 Bala – Thanks for always keeping me grounded and focused on what truly matters.
🎉 Devan – You’ve been a friend, mentor, and guide—forever grateful for your wisdom.
🎉 Jesline – For your constant support and encouragement, you’ve always had my back.
Thank you for helping me level up, both as a professional and as a person. 🌱💡
Be curious. Be patient. Be YOU.
You’re not alone in this journey —
I’m cheering for you! 🚀💙
A clear and inspiring story of a developer’s journey. It shows the challenges, growth, and passion behind the work in a very honest way. Easy to relate to and motivating to read.
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