From Writing Code in a Notebook to Building AI Projects

Published: (February 18, 2026 at 02:56 PM EST)
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Source: Dev.to

Source: Dev.to

Introduction

Hi, I’m Sanu Sharma. This is my first post on DEV, and I’m excited to start sharing my journey here. On this platform I’ll share my real experiences.

Early Coding Journey

I started coding after my 10th exams in 2022. I didn’t begin because I was a prodigy or had a grand plan, and I never joined any paid coaching. At first I was confused, but I managed to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—without even owning a laptop. I wrote code in a notebook, imagining how it would run.

I then spent almost two years without coding while I was in classes 11 and 12. At the end of 2024 I entered college, where C++ was part of the syllabus. I tried learning it but found it very difficult and couldn’t master it.

The Real Game Started (2025)

The turning point came in early 2025 when I revisited Python. This time Python felt easy, and I began building seriously, experimenting more, and using various AI tools to boost my learning and productivity.

Projects

These efforts resulted in several real projects:

  1. Multi‑persona AI
  2. AI Cardiologist
  3. Fully working messaging app
  4. Space debris tracker

These were not random ideas; they were concrete builds that helped me learn faster and think more clearly.

What’s Next?

This is just the beginning. In the coming days I’ll share more stories and projects here. All my projects are also available on my portfolio website:

I’m not here to impress anyone.

Thanks for reading ❤️‍🔥

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