--- title: "Discussion on \"Dev Retro 2022: The Highs and Lows of a Year to Remember\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Dev Retro 2022: The Highs and Lows of a Year to Remember\". Reflecting on my journey as a developer and sharing experience from 2022" url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Dev Retro 2022: The Highs and Lows of a Year to Remember](https://blog.idrisolubisi.com/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Reflecting on my journey as a developer and sharing experience from 2022 Dec 29, 2022 · 11 min read · blog.idrisolubisi.com Updated Feb 20, 2023 Read the article - [#devretro2022](https://hashnode.com/tag/devretro2022) - [#web-development](https://hashnode.com/tag/web-development) - [#devretro2022-hashnode](https://hashnode.com/tag/devretro2022-hashnode) - [#developer](https://hashnode.com/tag/developer) - [#career](https://hashnode.com/tag/career) ## Written by [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) @olanetsoft · Lagos, Nigeria. [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) Developer Relation Engineer | Software Engineer | Technical Writer Software Engineer | Developer Advocate | Technical Writer | Content Creator ## Responses 10 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria) [Jan 25, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63d121c81acaeae4c9da961f) This is just an amazing recap [Olubisi Idris Ayinde](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft)! Sorry I'm late reading it but I enjoyed watching you grow and overcome your struggles! Congrats to your achievements and all the best this year, my friend 😊 [Victor Eke](https://hashnode.com/@Eke) [Jan 13, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63c1e8dc8bdf402592cab41b) If there is one thing I would love to learn form you, it's how to write articles faster. Your work rate is truly amazing. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. Wishing you all the best this year. 🎉 [Swati Sarangi](https://hashnode.com/@starCodes) [Jan 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63b4c181f50de375e1690bf1) Congratulations! Way to go! I am following you on Twitter and your content is so informative and helpful. Keep contributing! [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Jan 5, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63b4c181f50de375e1690bf1#reply-63b6dd71f7b8ce96c16c75d0) Thank you for your kind words [Swati Sarangi](https://hashnode.com/@starCodes) I really appreciate the feedback. [Bolarinwa Ajayi](https://hashnode.com/@BeeC00des) [Jan 3, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63b4433892f96075bc85a2e8) Great work man! You are so inspiring, can I book a session with you? [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Jan 5, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63b4433892f96075bc85a2e8#reply-63b6dd4b3097179674d96d33) Thank you [Bolarinwa Comfort Ajayi](https://hashnode.com/@BeeCOdes) Sure, you can. [Jide Abdul-Qudus](https://hashnode.com/@jideabdqudus) [Dec 31, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63b05bd1f8ef1447b8c0e7bf) Amazing year it seems, like you said - **Success is not about resting on your laurels – it's about continuing to push yourself and strive for even greater things.** Hoping to do more in 2023! [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Jan 1, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63b05bd1f8ef1447b8c0e7bf#reply-63b14bb89773635d8f8db02b) Yes chief 👏 thank you 😊 We go harder next year.. [atinuke oluwabamikemi kayode](https://hashnode.com/@Iambami) [Dec 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63aec4022381e73bbf93bd50) All I see are "highs" 😊 Thanks for sharing Idris. Cheers to more in 2023 and beyond 🥂🥂 [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Dec 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63aec4022381e73bbf93bd50#reply-63af5475f8ef1447b8c0ca9f) Thank you for your kind words and support [atinuke oluwabamikemi kayode](https://hashnode.com/@Iambami) Cheers! [Abolade Ilerioluwakiiye](https://hashnode.com/@Ilerioluwakiiye) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63ae18010b31a238935e6e5a) Now I'm pained I didn't go to DevFest Ibadan. You're an inspiration. Weldone! [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Dec 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63ae18010b31a238935e6e5a#reply-63aea1902381e73bbf93b639) Thank you 😊 Let's meet IRL soon [Abolade Ilerioluwakiiye](https://hashnode.com/@Ilerioluwakiiye) [Dec 30, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63ae18010b31a238935e6e5a#reply-63aeb64e359f463d43abe1a5) [Olubisi Idris Ayinde](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) I'll be honored [Abolade Ilerioluwakiiye](https://hashnode.com/@Ilerioluwakiiye) [Dec 5, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63ae18010b31a238935e6e5a#reply-656f2463135e6badfb71d8b1) Coming back to this comment because I saw you at DevFest Ibadan two days ago!! It was such a lovely experience. I didn't get to speak you though. [Franklin Ohaegbulam](https://hashnode.com/@frankiefab100) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adc3debb6616386d792cd6) Your story and tech journey are so inspiring. You must be very good with time management to write so many articles across different platforms, speak at events, and build a community while still working full-time. This is so extraordinary. Good luck and happy new year in advance. [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adc3debb6616386d792cd6#reply-63ade1680b31a238935e692a) Thank you so much for your kind words... [Franklin Ohaegbulam](https://hashnode.com/@frankiefab100) i really appreciate your support. [Okechukwu Godspraise](https://hashnode.com/@Praze) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adb81cbe2c713764ff6386) Really inspiring [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adb81cbe2c713764ff6386#reply-63adcf050b31a238935e6626) Thank you for the feedback 😊 [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adb81cbe2c713764ff6386#reply-63ade1170b31a238935e6922) [Okechukwu Godspraise](https://hashnode.com/@Praze) [Chukwuebuka Nwokporo](https://hashnode.com/@codedaddy) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adb019be2c713764ff60ce) Wow!!!! This is awesome. Thank you sir for informing us of the hurdles ahead. [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Dec 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dev-retro-2022-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-year-to-remember/63ada5a39c51a5a55be6a1a0/comment/63adb019be2c713764ff60ce#reply-63adcf27bb6616386d792eb7) You are welcome 😊 Glad you find it useful 😀