From Junior to Senior: Lessons Learned in My First 3 Years
Practical lessons from my first three years as a software engineer—impact, communication, code quality, and ownership—with examples you can apply today.
Dec 1•6 min•Career
Hey, I'm Abdulkarim Edres Software Engineer
I build practical web applications for small entrepreneurs in Libya and the Arab world.
About Me
I graduated from the Faculty of Computer Technology in Tripoli (Ghout Alshaal) with a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering. With about 2.5 years of experience in web development, I work as a freelance developer building web applications and dashboards for businesses across Libya and the Arab world. I'm currently focused on front-end development with Vue.js and Nuxt.js, while actively learning backend development with PHP Laravel. My goal is to build my own software company that helps entrepreneurs in Libya and the wider region transform their ideas into modern, practical web solutions.
Experience & Education
2022 - Present
Freelance Web DeveloperIndependent
Graduation: Spring 2025
Bachelor's Degree - Software EngineeringFaculty of Computer Technology - Tripoli
2023 - 2024
Certified CoursesUdemy
Technical Skills
My technology stack and tools I work with to build modern web applications.
Frontend Development
Vue.jsNuxt.jsJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3Tailwind CSSVuetify
Backend Development
PHP (Laravel)REST API
Databases
PostgreSQL
Tools & Workflow
GitGitHubDockerVS CodeFigmanpm / YarnChrome DevTools
What I Do
Services I offer to help bring your ideas to life.
Custom Web Applications
I build tailored web applications that solve real business problems and help entrepreneurs bring their ideas online.
- Full-stack web development
- E-commerce platforms
- Business management systems
- Responsive design
Dashboards & Admin Panels
I design and implement intuitive dashboards and admin panels that make it easy to manage data, users, and business operations.
- Data visualization
- User management systems
- Analytics dashboards
- Real-time monitoring
UI Implementation from Figma
I convert modern UI designs from Figma into responsive, pixel-perfect web interfaces using Vue.js and modern CSS tools.
- Figma to code conversion
- Pixel-perfect implementation
- Component libraries
- Design system integration
Recent Articles
Latest thoughts on tech and development
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about my services and expertise.
I specialize in building custom web applications, dashboards, and admin panels. I can also convert Figma designs into responsive, pixel-perfect web interfaces using Vue.js and Nuxt.js. Whether you need a full web application or a management dashboard for your business, I can help bring your ideas to life.
I primarily work with Vue.js and Nuxt.js for frontend development, along with modern tools like Tailwind CSS and Vuetify. I'm currently learning PHP Laravel for backend development. I use Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and Figma for design implementation.
Yes! I can join existing projects, add new features, fix bugs, or help with frontend improvements. I'm comfortable working with Vue.js/Nuxt.js codebases and can adapt to your project's structure and requirements.