r/nairobitechies

Hey developers,

I've recently been approached by a potential client looking for a custom resource management system.

I'm a software developer based in Kenya, and while I'm comfortable with the technical side of building applications, I'm still figuring out how to properly price client projects.

I haven't had a detailed requirements meeting yet, so I'm not sure whether they're looking at asset management, inventory, employee management, resource allocation, or a combination of these.

I'd love to hear from developers who've worked on similar systems.

- What did you build, and how complex was it?

- How much did you charge (or what would you charge)?

- Do you prefer fixed-price contracts or hourly billing?

- How do you estimate development time and account for changes in requirements?

- Do you charge separately for hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support?

I'm particularly interested in experiences from developers in Africa, but perspectives from anywhere are welcome.

Just trying to get a realistic understanding of the business side before I sit down with the client.

it's being blasted right now by someone who lives close to me, kila siku nikienda morning run napata a shopkeeper who wakes up before 6 has put on AI music.

It makes my head hurt, it is usually Gospel, some people listen to this music eveyday.

Please make who are willing to listen aware.

What is the point of doing that, it feels like a humiliation ritual. The details u give including your Github and Linkedin should be enough to screen candindates. Earlier this year I did a 30 mins Zeraki screen recording, I explained everything covered in React and they did not even send a rejection email. I took over 2 hrs to complete that application, I stopped applying to jobs after that until last month.

I wanted to apply to Tana until nikapatana na record yourself.

I am wrong or is there a good reason for doing this, u can shortlist 20-30 people and interview them virtually in a few days.

i am a 22 year old male in campus doing comp sci,3rd year. I cant code for shit, have no skills whatsoever that i can monetize and barely getting by academically. Back in primary school and high school i was a serious student and managed to pass on my own merit. But i don't know why, in campus not performing and I'm just wasting away. I really want to put my life in order but i don't know if i should start afresh, learn the basics(c,html,css) or just specialize since its already too late. Any advice???

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Hello guys, I'm looking for a good WordPress developer for a 7 page blog. Please share your portfolio of your work and average rate. No payment integration or complicated functions are required. All I need is a fast loading,mobile friendly,good looking website.

Anyone in this field as a side gig.
A friend of mine had told me it is a lucrative field through one of his homies.
I wanted to ask if anyone has tried this and made any income ?.