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Technical writing on Web3, AI, and building things. Written by Uvin Vindula.

130 articles · 4 in Career & Professional Growth

How to Learn to Code in 2026: A Practical Roadmap

A practical, no-nonsense roadmap for learning to code in 2026. Uvin Vindula breaks down where to start, what languages to learn first, which frameworks matter, how AI tools fit into the learning process, and a concrete 6-month plan that takes you from zero to employable. Based on teaching 10,000+ learners through uvin.lk and eight years of professional development experience across Web3, AI, and full-stack engineering.

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Uvin Vindula·January 19, 2026

Career & Professional Growth9 min

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How I Got My First International Client as a Developer from Sri Lanka

The real story of how Uvin Vindula went from building local Sri Lankan projects to landing international clients in the UK, US, and Europe — charging $8K to $80K per project. No Upwork, no competing on price, no cold pitching into the void. This is the actual path: building credibility through proof of work, positioning as a specialist, and letting referrals compound over time. Honest about what worked, what failed, and what every developer in a developing country needs to hear about pricing.

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Uvin Vindula·August 11, 2025

Career & Professional Growth9 min

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How to Build a Developer Portfolio That Actually Wins Clients

Most developer portfolios are glorified link dumps that impress no one. Uvin Vindula breaks down how he designed iamuvin.com to convert CTOs into paying clients for $15K-$80K projects — dark luxury aesthetics, case studies with real revenue numbers, transparent pricing, and a homepage that passes the 10-second test. Practical advice on what clients actually look at, why showing pricing filters out time-wasters, and the technical SEO that brings decision-makers to your site organically.

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Uvin Vindula·April 7, 2025

Career & Professional Growth10 min

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Working as a Remote Developer from Sri Lanka with Global Clients

A practical guide to working as a remote developer from Sri Lanka with clients in the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe. Uvin Vindula shares real numbers on pricing ($8K-$80K projects), time zone management across IST and GMT, payment solutions that actually work for Sri Lankan developers, and the common mistakes that keep talented developers undercharging. Based on years of experience running Terra Labz and building production software for international clients from Colombo and London.

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Uvin Vindula·August 19, 2024