--- title: "Shafqat Awan (@shafqatgreat) | Hashnode" description: "CodingMavrick | Building real-world CI/CD systems, cloud architectures, and backend services. Read the latest articles by Shafqat Awan on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@shafqatgreat" --- @shafqatgreat # Shafqat Awan @shafqatgreat · Joined February 2026 CodingMavrick | Building real-world CI/CD systems, cloud architectures, and backend services ### [Automate WhatsApp Messages with Python in 2 Minutes! | pywhatkit Full Guide](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/automate-whatsapp-messages-with-python-in-2-minutes-pywhatkit-full-guide-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As we enter 2026, the reliance on rapid-deployment automation for communication workflows has become a standard requirement for maintaining competitive operational speeds. Utilizing Python to bridge the gap between backend logic and encrypted messagi... 2 min read · [codingmavrick.hashnode.dev](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/automate-whatsapp-messages-with-python-in-2-minutes-pywhatkit-full-guide-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 11](https://hashnode.com/posts/automate-whatsapp-messages-with-python-in-2-minutes-pywhatkit-full-guide-1/6a01808eb59b72e3585d6d94) ### [How to use OpenCV in Python, Make Your Hand Invisible Using OpenCV Magic Effect](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/how-to-use-opencv-in-python-make-your-hand-invisible-using-opencv-magic-effect-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) While generative AI dominates the current landscape, the foundational principles of computer vision remain the bedrock of real-time spatial computing in 2026. This classic OpenCV implementation demonstrates how pixel manipulation and frame buffering ... 2 min read · [codingmavrick.hashnode.dev](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/how-to-use-opencv-in-python-make-your-hand-invisible-using-opencv-magic-effect-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 10](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-opencv-in-python-make-your-hand-invisible-using-opencv-magic-effect-1/6a00397670528795e01768e1) ### [Resolving VMware and Device Credential Guard Incompatibility Issues Permanently in 2026](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/resolving-vmware-and-device-credential-guard-incompatibility-issues-permanently-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As we move further into 2026, virtualization environments are becoming increasingly strict, leading to persistent conflicts between Windows security features and hypervisors. This guide provides a definitive technical resolution for those encounterin... 2 min read · [codingmavrick.hashnode.dev](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/resolving-vmware-and-device-credential-guard-incompatibility-issues-permanently-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/resolving-vmware-and-device-credential-guard-incompatibility-issues-permanently-in-2026/69fef5cdc84540ed999dbd06) ### [Automating SMS Delivery With Python In 120 Seconds (No Twilio Or Bots Required)](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/automating-sms-delivery-with-python-in-120-seconds-no-twilio-or-bots-required?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the 2026 development landscape, automating communication without relying on third-party APIs is a critical skill for reducing operational overhead. This tutorial demonstrates how to leverage cellular carrier gateways to send text messages directly... 2 min read · [codingmavrick.hashnode.dev](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/automating-sms-delivery-with-python-in-120-seconds-no-twilio-or-bots-required?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 8](https://hashnode.com/posts/automating-sms-delivery-with-python-in-120-seconds-no-twilio-or-bots-required/69fd7f6a8060cf72ca3b4422) ### [Developing a Flutter App and Publishing to Google Play Store](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/developing-a-flutter-app-and-publishing-to-google-play-store?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As we approach 2026, the demand for cross-platform efficiency remains the gold standard for mobile development teams. Mastering the end-to-end deployment pipeline is no longer optional for developers aiming to ship production-ready software. https://... 2 min read · [codingmavrick.hashnode.dev](https://codingmavrick.hashnode.dev/developing-a-flutter-app-and-publishing-to-google-play-store?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 7](https://hashnode.com/posts/developing-a-flutter-app-and-publishing-to-google-play-store/69fc4c8708c88cc8f7386de8)