Affan Shaikhsurab
@affanshaikhsurabDocumenting my journey as a Programmer.
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Affan Shaikhsurab
Hey, I’m Affan Shaikhsurab, a 21-year-old software engineer, writer, and startup builder from India. I’ve been building things since I was 16 — from my first app connecting local service providers to creating my own blockchain and programming language. Along the way, I’ve launched AI tools, built apps with Flutter, Python, and JavaScript, and even contributed to open-source projects like Flutter and TensorFlow. Right now, I’m focused on simplifying complex tech and sharing what I learn. I’m writing a book on how to build your own toy programming language, and through my podcast Discover Oneselves, I explore ideas around growth, creativity, and staying consistent. Most of what I build comes from curiosity — I enjoy figuring things out from scratch and making them work. I’m also open to r