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It is graduation day for cohort 8 of
#ALX_SE
🥳🔥. We are so super proud of each one of you for the diligence & dedication because it is not an easy journey to the finish line. As you step out, may all the lines in the universe keep falling in all the right places for you, LFG!
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A new record has been set by cohort 9🥳! A big hearty Congratulations to the 1000+
#FacesofALXSE
set to graduate today💃🏾🕺🏾. The long nights, sweat and tears have not been in vain👏🏾! We are so super proud of all of you, now step out and step up, fly the
#ALX_SE
flag high🚀
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The wait is over! We are finally live! Tell a friend to tell a friend about
#FacesofALXSE
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This week on
#Facesofalxse
, we feature
@beeohjay
who excelled in
@alx_africa
software engineering program with zero coding background! From not being able to write code a year ago to building an AI-powered image generating telegram bot, read his story 👇🏾
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This week on
#FacesofALXSE
we feature
@AliceMamsana
. She is a testament to the power of hard work & determination. Despite starting her journey in software engineering & AI with little experience, she has become a rising star! Read her story here 👇🏾
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Congratulations to our graduates! We are so proud of you🥳!
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Woo-hoo, punch the sky! Scratch the stars! We hit 5000 FOLLOWERS within 10 days since launch! Thank you all for making this possible because you always
#DoHardThings
! Keep the momentum & keep sharing because the world needs to hear about the powerful stories of the
#FacesofALXSE
!
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Congratulations to Cohort 13 class graduating today! We are proud of you!🥳
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This week we feature Abraham Elijah(
@MrGrade3
), a chef by day & software engineer by night! Elijah is blending the art of cuisine with power of code lending proof to the fact that you can shift career to anything you wish! Prepare to savor the best bytes👇🏾
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This week on
#FacesofALXSE
we feature
@toluwani_ft
who worked with teammates to tackle one of the greatest challenges in Africa: access to quality healthcare. They built an app that helps you monitor your health in an easy & efficient way! Read here 👇🏾
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It's graduation day for Cohort 7!🎓Our very own
@ehoneahobed
,
@melawzykofi
,
@AlvinCoder
&
@awinotipo
are part of this cohort and we're so proud of what they have accomplished so far! We can't wait to see the other amazing things all the 200+ graduants will be upto✨
#FacesofALXSE
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Alice Mamsana will be joining us live to answer all questions about her journey on 28/03/20223. Kindly put all your questions here: and set your reminders for the upcoming space!
#FacesofALXSE
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Cohort 15 of
#ALX_SE
is soaring into Sprint 2 with unstoppable energy🥳! To the digital leaders of Cohort 15 we see & appreciate you. Set your goals high, embrace every challenge as an opportunity to learn, grow, & transform! Let's make this sprint unforgettable, shall we💪🏾?
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🗣️ATTENTION! ATTENTION!📢! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Spotify podcast channel 🥳! Brace yourself for an epic auditory experience as you listen to the most gripping stories of our creative, and innovative
#FacesofALXSE
! Tune in NOW HERE:
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This week, we feature
@ehoneahobed
as he shares his transition from being Julien's student to now colleagues! Obed's story reminds us that success has history & that history is failure! Click this link to listen to the full podcast & let inspiration flow:
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This week on
#Facesofalxse
we highlight Anthony Ede's leap of faith! When Anthony had to make a tough decision on whether to continue with the ALX SE program or take a dream job at Maliyo Games coupled with University studies, what did he do? Read here👇🏾
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Did you know that software engineers not only create software but they can also engineer social impact? This week we feature
@FaithAgada8
who is leveraging her tech skills to design interventions that empower youths in her community. Read more here
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Should you defer or not?
@OxSegun
finally found his footing after deferring 3 times!
@Zee_Hammouda
chose to defer, read some more on the shell project, came back with a bang & beat it at second attempt! Tune in👉🏾to hear their incredible journeys:
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A pioneer alumni of
#ALX_SE
program & currently working as a Full-stack developer at Serenity, Lewis Mwaura says joining the ALX community turbocharged his career. Discover how he landed his current role while still a learner through
@theroomglobal
:
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Bolaji's journey has been one of determination and resilience. Set a reminder for this upcoming twitter space to hear his story. You can also leave your questions on this slido and he will respond to all of them:
#facesofalxse
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Cohort 10 where are you at? Punch the stars 🌟, scratch the skies 🌠 because you made it! The sacrifices have finally paid off! Whoop! Whoop! A big hearty congratulations on your graduation and may the universe align in all the right places as you step out 🎉🥳
#ALX_SE
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8 job rejections all in one day couldn't stop
@DevJosh2030
! He currently holds 4 roles across 4 awesome organizations🥳. Talk of turning tables💪🏾! So how did he get the courage and resilience to keep going and applying? Read his story here:
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🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨
Cohort 18 where are you at🤔? I can't hear you, I said where are you at👂?
A big hearty Congratulations to the 632 of you set to graduate today💃🏾. The long nights, sweat and tears have not been in vain💪! Keep teching up space and fly the
#ALX_SE
flag high🚀
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Shoutout to the female-only Cohort 14 of the ALX Software Engineering program for entering Sprint 2! You've shown incredible dedication & resilience. Take a moment to share your proudest moments & lessons learned so far. Your insights can inspire others on their learning journey
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Meet
@kefaslungu
a visually impaired software engineering maestro who sees & writes code from the heart! Kefas from cohort 9 sprint 3 is redefining boundaries of possibility! CLICK THE LINK to hear his story of breaking barriers & reaching for the stars:
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It's a good day people!🥳
C16 is graduating and we are excited about it!
Congratulations, we are so proud of you!
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Congratulations to cohort 11🎉!
It is official, you have completed the 12-month
#ALX_SE
Program & now you join the exclusive club of graduates 🥳.
You have shown the world you are truly a force to be reckoned with! We couldn't be happier for you, now go forward & conquer 💪🏾
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This week, we feature the powerpuff duo of
@hope_wanjeri
from C14 &
@JacintaKazenzi
from C6. Their groundbreaking innovation, "She's Safe," using USSD & SMS technology aims to enhance public safety especially for women. Dive in for a dose of inspiration:
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Meet Edinam Adjoyi, the unstoppable wonder woman who defied all odds to excel at the
#ALX_SE
program! Juggling pregnancy, giving birth while in the program, & a demanding job, her journey is a rollercoaster of ambition, resilience & sheer determination👇🏾
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Hello fam!
Today we bring you the amazing
@YoussefCharifH2
, an
#ALX_SE
graduate of cohort 15. Youssef is a passionate Software Engineer on a mission to transform lives through the power of technology inspired by his own journey with cerebral palsy.
He is driven to develop
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With graduation day just around the corner, the excitement amongst the
#FacesofALXSE
in cohort 7 is palpable! Cohort 7 show up and share your stories to inspire others and everybody else join to hear their reflections on how they made it. Set a reminder👇🏾!
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We all know
@maartenvm19
, our senior
#ALX_SE
mentor but do you know he learnt C & python in the SE program? Maarten learnt coding at 7 years and at a time the 2 languages did not exist! Click link to hear his amazing story of being a self-taught engineer:
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Pop the champagne🍾! Cue the confetti 🎉 because we just hit the big 10,000 followers 🥳!!! Sending a massive shout-out to each and everyone of you our
#FacesofALXSE
for making this possible. Let's keep sharing and spreading the word because we are taking it a notch higher 💪🏾🌟
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A lighter, more flexible, part time program called “introduction to software engineering” by
@julienbarbier42
and team is finally here! Are you in Africa, between 18-35 years? Slots are limited hence sign up NOW for this 4-month 20 hours per week training:
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Like play like play,
#ALX_SE
C12 are entering sprint 3! Where is the time running to😲? As you enter this homestretch phase & unlock a new level of mastery, you are also beginning another where you know zero! Stay hungry & let us finish strong! Congratulations to all of you 👏🏾
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Time to say goodbye to chatGPT, Google etc because our very own
@MarkNkugwa
's WhatsApp chatbot is revolutionizing education in Africa! At the tap of a button, you can search for any information, revision materials etc. on your WhatsApp! Read more here 👇🏾
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One key question all
#FacesofALXSE
think about is 'how can I graduate from ALX SE program?' In this week's article, 4 recent graduates (
@JoyAkhanolu
,
@jerrydoubles
,
@ahmed_olawale1
and
@khennyy__
) share tips and strategies for making it to finish line👇🏾:
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This week on
#FacesofALXSE
we feature
@davemcsavvy
runs a series of masterclasses to support participants of the software engineering program. Dave embodies selfless service and the spirit of giving back. CLICK THE LINK to listen to the entire podcast:
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Punch the stars🌟! Scratch the skies🚀! A big hearty congratulations to
#ALX_SE
Cohort 12 graduates🥳🥳! You've smashed every coding challenge, nailed every project & left all deadlines in the dust! You've shown the world you are a force to be reckoned with, onwards & upwards💪🏾
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This week, we feature
@eskiasyilma
who has created a url shortener, that helps simplify URLs. The completely free to use tool makes it easier to share links by making every character count! Try it and let us know 👇🏾
#FacesofALXSE
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This week we feature Vivian aka
@mrsgod_
, the giving ambassador. She has founded several initiatives including recently an AI venture that she is keen on making it an empire to create jobs for African youths. CLICK this link to listen to her full story:
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From architect to software engineer, meet David Okolie. His innovative web app, OSB-Hub, is revolutionizing knowledge sharing.🙌🏿 Say goodbye to endless searches, & join the virtual community that opens doors to hidden resources. 📚
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Meet
@Mssophia_
whose documentation of her
#ALX_SE
experience is a treasure trove of insights & inspiration💡. From day one, she has tweeted it all laying testament to the true power of learning in public. Just click the link & get ready to be inspired:
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Anthony Ede took a leap of faith! Many view deferring ALX SE program as a sign of failure. What if it's a much needed break so you can come back with a bang? Put questions here: & set reminder for this upcoming space:
#FacesofALXSE
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Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness & for
@elvis_vinsky
from cohort 11, it all started with a single bold tweet to Julien. Now thousands of learners are using the ALX intranet's dark mode! So how did he and a small team of 7 create the dark mode?
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It is official, we have our first ever set of graduates from the
#ALX_SE
short 4-month program🥳. The pilot pioneer cohort 0 is graduating today! You've smashed every coding challenge, nailed every project & left all the deadlines in the dust🫡. A big hearty congratulations💐🎉
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The fireside chats with
@julienbarbier42
and
@karoub
are currently ongoing. There are 3 different sessions and if you were not able to make it physically in-person, kindly tune in via alxnigeria IG channel for second and third sessions starting 1pm WAT and 4pm WAT today!
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Punch the stars🌟! Scratch the skies🚀! A big hearty congratulations to the 469 Cohort 17 graduates🥳🥳! You've smashed every coding challenge, nailed every project & left all deadlines in the dust! You've shown the world you are a force to be reckoned with, onwards & upwards💪🏾
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Cohort 19 of our
#ALX_SE
program have shown exceptional grit having completed section 1! Printf and the gates of shell had nothing on them💪🏾! Enjoy your well deserved short break and we cannot wait to have you back to conquer section 2🥳🎉
#FacesofALXSE
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This week we feature
@iam_deborahrise
who's building an awesome project to make it easy for software engineers to find a life partner🤩! The long hours in front of the console leaves you with no time to mingle🤔? Worry not, Deborah has a solution for you at the tap of a button!
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Have you been to the ALX hub before? Check out the one in Kenya😃! As an SE student, this is the place for you to be!
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A warm KARIBU to cohort 19🥳! Prepare to code with passion, innovate with creativity, & conquer with determination💪🏾! When the going gets tough, remember that you are not alone, our
#FacesofALXSE
community is always here to support you. Most importantly, remember to have fun!
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Exciting news! Applications for our ALX 2024 programs is now open🥳. We have Salesforce Administrator, Data Analytics, Front-End Web Developer, Back-End Web Developer, AWS Cloud Computing, Data Science & AI Career Essentials. Grab your chance now:
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Next week Tuesday we will host 4 successful graduates from Cohort 5 and Cohort 6 as they share tips and strategies on how to graduate from the ALX software engineering program. Set a reminder and see you all soon👇🏾!
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It is celebration time🥳! To mark the incredible milestone of hitting 18k+ followers on
@facesofalxse
,
we are launching another initiative but we can't do it alone! Sign up and help spread the word, make waves and shut down the internet on launch day:
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Set a reminder for this upcoming twitter space to hear all about Mark Nkugwa's AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot revolutionizing education in Africa. Kindly put your questions here: and also tell a friend to tell a friend!
#FacesofALXSE
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If you have used Dark Mode on the
#ALX_SE
intranet then this is definately a space you need to join! We will be talking to the one and only Kibet as he takes us on the journey of how they created the dark mode extension that we all love. Set a reminder 👇🏾
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🚀 Exciting Opportunity! 🚀 Global Employment Challenge in partnership with
@SandTechInc
presents a chance to secure full time employment with international companies🥳. All you need is experience in programming! Grab this chance & apply NOW:
#FacesofALXSE
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What goes on in
@alx_africa
physical hubs for SE learners? How can you join? Tune into this podcast as
@coderette_
from C7 &
@melawzykofi
from C8 & currently employed at the Ethiopia & Ghana hubs respectively give us a detailed explainer. CLICK THE LINK:
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Daniel has already met Julien, you too can, hurry to the venue NOW! Check your email for details if you RSVPed👇🏾
#ALXNigeria
#ALX_SE
@julienbarbier42
and
@karoub
look so handsome in person.
You should meet them 🥺
Better come to the event o 🌚
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Cohort 12 just completed an intense 9-months of
#ALX_SE
foundations stage🥳. Remember when you unlock a new level of expertise, you are entering another where you are a newbie! So is it backend or frontend🤔? We can't wait to see you back for another 3 months of specialization!
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Join in us tomorrow 1st November on Twitter and YouTube live for an evening of reflections & catch-up as C9 graduates (
@DevNderitu
,
@Nyako_codes
,
@PhyroKelstein
,
@NgeiLoyd
,
@toluwani_ft
) will share the secret sauce for finishing
#ALX_SE
successfully:
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@kefaslungu
overcame visual impairment to curve a career path in software development. His story proves that the only disability in life is a negative mindset! Set a reminder for this upcoming twitter space to hear from him about his incredible journey!
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There’s a new hub in Nairobi!🥳 And it is everything and more!! Your perfect study environment!
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You cannot go through the
#ALX_SE
program alone and
@DohouDaniel10
realized this early. He decided to employ strategies to connect with peers. He started learning in public here on twitter & also formed the Algorithma group . Read his amazing story here:
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We've hit an incredible milestone of 18k+ followers thanks to all of you! We need YOUR support to make the launch of our new initiative an absolute sensation! Sign up & let's join forces to create a tidal wave of excitement that will shut down the internet
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Tik...tok...tik...tok ⏰, can you hear the clock?
Hey
#FacesofALXSE
are you all ready for this? Set your alarm and stay glued here because TODAY at 12noon GMT, 1pm WAT, 3pm EAT we are unveiling something exciting 🥳🎉🎊
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@julienbarbier42
@ehoneahobed
This is a most deserved win, congratulations to one of our
#FacesofALXSE
, we can't wait to feature and let the world hear about how too awesome you are, onwards and upwards Obed💪🏾
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Are you curious how we choose featured individuals? Would you like your story to be highlighted too? Do you have suggestions on what topics & people to feature? Set a reminder for this upcoming Twitter space & let's talk everything podcast
#FacesofALXSE
👇🏾
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This week we feature Sulaimon Babatunde
@babs_illy
who has made learning for many fun through sharing hilarious memes! So who is behind this twitter account that leaves us in fetes of laughter? Click the link & read the story of our
#ALX_SE
king of memes:
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Have you ever imagined being a self-taught Software Engineer & starting to learn it from the age of 4 years? That is the incredible story of
@maartenvm19
! Set a reminder for this upcoming space to hear his epic & inspiring story:
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Our
#ALX_SE
cohort 18 are on a roll as they enter sprint 2🥳. You have conquered printf hence the gates of shell will have nothing on you! Onwards and forwards, we are here to support you every step of the way. Congratulations and keep pushing hard💪🏾
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Many
#ALX_SE
learners often express that they do not know how to find and make peers in the program. Set a reminder for this upcoming space and let
@DohouDaniel10
, the master networker give you tips and strategies of finding peers in the program
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To defer or not to defer is the biggest dilemma that most
#FacesofALXSE
face daily. Set a reminder for this upcoming twitter space to hear how
@Oxsegun
and
@Zee_hammouda
bounced back after deferring and taking short breaks to recharge and reenergize.
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Cohort 22 kicks off their journey today as they take a second shot at
#ALX_SE
🥳. This is our first 100% deferral cohort & we can't wait to see you smash it💪🏾. Kindly note you will NOT be able to defer from this cohort hence make great use of this chance. Get set, ready, code!
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As we close 2023, we have a final Project: Reflect & Share exercise. What were your major achievements, challenges and/or setbacks during
#ALX_SE
program? please use the hashtags
#FacesofALXSE
#ALX_SE_2023
so we can follow and celebrate with you. Watch video for instructions👇🏾:
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Cohort 18 is graduating Friday 13th September & we shall be hosting an after-party here on X🥳!
With an amazing panel of the OGs;
@TechGal_Loveth
,
@DohouDaniel10
,
@oxsegun
,
@hunterxcobby
,
@Prince_D_Coder
, you can't afford to miss, come let's party 🎉👇🏾
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This week we bring you another stellar portfolio project by
@kalibetre
from cohort 7. Kalkidan built an extremely detailed issue tracker called Gesela, dive in to get inspiration on how to go about your project: ""
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Amongst the recent C9 graduates,
@marameref
greatly impressed our mentors! It is safe to say she was the valedictorian! Her dedication to peers, neat tasks & portfolio project were mind blowing! She shares a few tricks & tips, click the link to listen in:
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Are you feeling stuck wondering what portfolio project to build? Well follow our new series highlighting outstanding projects by
#ALX_SE
learners. This week we kick off with
@IfechukwuOgidi1
's WhatsApp sales bot which boasts complete privacy settings:
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Congratulations to C20 and C1 blended for making it through Sprint 1🥳! It has been a tough journey but we never doubted your ability to crash simple shell, Printf and many other concepts💪🏾! As you take a well deserved break, we cannot wait to see all of you back in January🚀!
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Are you curious about how you can venture into entrepreneurship as a Software Engineer? This week we bring you the story of Nqobile Mtsweni, a biomedical and software engineer from cohort 20 who runs a company called Prime Scripts. Click link to listen:
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Can you attract opportunities after deferring? That is the story of
@Prince_D_Coder
who despite deferring twice, he landed an
#ALX_SE
learning ambassador role! Click the link and let his story remind you that you are not succeeding if you are not failing!:
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🗣️Attention all job seekers📢! Set a reminder for this upcoming Twitter Space featuring
@DevJosh2030
, who conquered 8 job rejections to now holding 4 incredible roles in 4 different companies! Get ready for a dose of motivation & valuable career insights👇🏾
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Happy new year 2024 fam 🥳. 2023 is now behind us, what are your plans for the year ahead? Use the hashtags
#FacesofALXSE
#ALX_SE_2023
so that we can follow the conversation. Here are some cool graphics too that you can use:
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Set a reminder for this upcoming Space and get to hear how our very own Eskias created , a free to use and unlimited URL shortener 👇🏾
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For our
#FacesofALXSE
french speaking community, here is an awesome space just for you. Have you set a reminder yet? What are you waiting for? 👇🏾
As promised, we will be having a chat together in French! See you Thursday August 31st, 9am PST!
🇧🇯 🇧🇫 🇧🇮 🇨🇩 🇨🇫 🇨🇬 🇨🇮 🇩🇯 🇬🇦 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇲🇱 🇲🇷 🇳🇪 🇷🇼 🇸🇳 🇨🇭 🇹🇩 🇹🇬
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Happy Friday!
The special day is here! We are so proud of you C14!🥳🥳
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Last week, the C13 class graduated and they shared with us some words of wisdom to get you through any important journey of your life.
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Hey there, yes you ☺️, can you hear the clock ticking? Have you set a reminder for this upcoming space yet 👇🏾? If you miss it you miss out, see you all today evening as we host the Masterclasses guru,
@davemcsavvy
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As cohort 18 gears to graduate, we are inspired by
@ndlovuavue
's extreme resilience. Avumile overcame it all even lack of a laptop wasn't going to hold her back, resorting to a phone using trebedit, replit & terminus code.
Truly nothing can stop a dream whose time has come 💪🏾💪🏾
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New beginnings, new seasons, new opportunities to do hard things.💪
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Have you already set a notification for this event TODAY🤔? What are you waiting for? Just a few more hours and we hear the incredible story of how cohort 9 set a new
#ALX_SE
record of 1000+ graduates🤯! Join us on twitter and YouTube livestream here:
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❗️ATTENTION
#ALX_AI
LEARNERS❗️
Check your email, the second project has been released🚀. Uncover how AI has forever changed web development and design!! Now you can be a front-end developer without having to know HTML or CSS!
Enjoy!
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💃Guess who's making their grand entrance on the hottest platform in town🕺? That's right, it's us:
#FacesOfALXSE
are here to take your TikTok experience to the next level🚀🚀.Don't miss out, follow us to experience the magic:
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The
#FacesofALXSE
community keeps growing! We are excited that 16,000+ women joined
@alx_africa
software engineering training today! Women comprise only 5% software engineers globally hence this is a huge step in closing the gap! Congratulations to all of you and all the best!
Our first ever
@alx_africa
all-female software engineering cohort kicks off today! To say I am excited is an understatement because we are making great strides to closing the gap! We wish all the best to our new
@facesofalxse
kicking of their journey today, LFG!
#FacesofALXSE
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