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# [Road To Tech: African Self-taught Developer Story](https://blog.timotech.dev/road-to-tech-african-self-taught-developer-story?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

My personal story, how a got into the tech industry as a self-taught developer.

Oct 23, 2021 · 12 min read · blog.timotech.dev  
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## Written by

[Timo Heman](https://hashnode.com/@timotech)

@timotech · Bamenda

  
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Frontend/ Full stack Web developer

I am a self-taught web developer. I've spent a lot of time learning JavaScript. I also developed interest in PHP down the line so I know a little something about PHP/Laravel. Just started creating content and I hope at least one person finds them helpful!

## Responses 3

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[Emma Udeji](https://hashnode.com/@Emma-udeji)

[Apr 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/road-to-tech-african-self-taught-developer-story/617467ef0f452c1cd94fa887/comment/62631dbb0f819f588af74f5d)

Nice one Timu. I'm starting up with my self learning journey in tech. I hope to meets targets. Your story is inspiring and I would love to keep up with you. Do connect with me.

[Timo Heman](https://hashnode.com/@timotech)

[May 17, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/road-to-tech-african-self-taught-developer-story/617467ef0f452c1cd94fa887/comment/62631dbb0f819f588af74f5d#reply-6283e4147b02ca162edaa65c)

Thanks for reading Emma. Wish you the best on your journey!!🙏

[Estee Tey](https://hashnode.com/@lyqht)

[Nov 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/road-to-tech-african-self-taught-developer-story/617467ef0f452c1cd94fa887/comment/619b9e61b8da183c37f50fd3)

Enjoyed reading about your story! Didn't know about the marquee tag before this 😄

[Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana)

[Oct 26, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/road-to-tech-african-self-taught-developer-story/617467ef0f452c1cd94fa887/comment/61776e480f452c1cd94fd949)

Amazing and very inspiring story, Timo! And I think you explained well the emotions we go through while learning by ourselves. Also, I'm very happy that I could be a tiny part of your journey! All the best, Timo!

[Timo Heman](https://hashnode.com/@timotech)

[Oct 26, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/road-to-tech-african-self-taught-developer-story/617467ef0f452c1cd94fa887/comment/61776e480f452c1cd94fd949#reply-6177c104fc34737bf9ab71ab)

Thank you Sumudu!