Web Dev · by Kabir Khan · 2026-09-21
The most surprising part of learning ux that actually stuck
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Web Dev feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.
I tried this in Nairobi with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
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Maksym Bondar · 33 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. I would test it for 10 days before deciding.
Thandi Mokoena · 10 likes
Anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Mara Fischer · 5 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.
Lena Müller · 1 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Mateo Ramírez · 4 likes
What happened after the first week? I am curious whether most stayed easy. The a neighborhood park detail changes the whole answer.
Sophie Gagnon · 3 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. I keep a note about css for exactly this reason.
Pixel Orbit · 2 likes
This has cozy competence written all over it. The 5-minute rule is underrated.
Quiet Lantern · 2 likes
This is useful for some cases, but terrible advice if the stakes are high.
João Pereira · 2 likes
Can you share what you tried before this?
Danylo Kovalenko · 2 likes
That is a good question for people with more experience than me.
Aisha Jacobs · 1 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Manila? The 4-minute rule is underrated. Good reminder that tools should serve people, not the reverse.
Arif Hasan · 1 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. The a neighborhood park detail changes the whole answer.
Kabir Khan · 1 likes
I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot.
Urban Comet · 0 likes
That last line is excellent. The lunch break version is even more interesting.