We’re showcasing the devs who are putting in the work, sharing their projects, and pushing the boundaries. So, ditch the doomscrolling, check out what your peers are building, and maybe, just maybe, get inspired to create something yourself.

Developer Shout-Outs

Video Introducing Exam Buddy : DoughNut shared a AI-powered platform lets you create custom exams, generate short notes, make audiobooks, flashcards, and even chat with Buddy Chat-an assistant that understands images and more. 1.

Ezra’s Docker Plugin: Ezra shared a Docker cli plugin to print environment variables for images and containers. This is a dead simple docker cli plugin that can be used to print environment variables for an image or a container 1. Github Gist

Kenfish’s Better Auth Starter: KENFISH A complete authentication solution using Better Auth, Next.js, with MongoDB. 1. Github Link

Freab’s Slider Website: Freab shared a link to their website, showcasing a creative slider interface. The project demonstrates front-end skills and offers a unique user experience. Check out the link to see the slider in action. 1. Live Link

Biruk’s Gigavel Framework: Biruk announced the start of building “Gigavel,” a fast, lightweight, and developer-friendly framework. Stay tuned for updates and early access to this exciting new project focused on speed and efficiency. 1.

Video Exposing LinkedIn Fake Internship Scam: Brook shared a documentary uncovering a troubling trend on LinkedIn: fake internships and sketchy companies preying on job seekers. 1

Hamud’s Interactive Pricing Component: Hamud built an interactive pricing component using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The component features a dynamic range slider, a billing toggle switch, and responsive cards. Check out the project on GitHub and Netlify. 1. Live Link

Hamud’s Social Media Dashboard: Hamud created a social media dashboard that fetches data and updates the UI based on timeframes. The dashboard includes a dark mode toggle and responsive design. View the project on GitHub and Netlify. 1. Live Link

Yeabsira’s MCP Telegram Bot: Yeabsira built an MCP Server for Telegram using Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, released as a Python package. The bot allows users to search, send, edit, and summarize messages. The open-source code is available on GitHub. 1. Github Link

Events and Podcasts

Video Bereket Engida on Gugut Podcast: From Better Auth to Y Combinator! Catch Bereket Engida, the self-taught developer and founder of Better Auth, on the latest Gugut Podcast episode! Fresh off Better Auth’s acceptance into Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 batch, Bereket shares insights on education, music, coding, building global startups, and staying productive.Tune in for inspiration, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at Better Auth’s rapid rise in the developer community.

AASTU Tech Fest 2025: Addis Ababa Science and Technology University hosts its annual Tech Fest on May 7, 2025. The event features keynotes, workshops, startup showcases, and networking opportunities. Early-bird registration starts April 28. 1.

A2SV Remote Education Registration: African students and graduates can now register for A2SV Remote Education. Enhance your skills and join a thriving tech community. Requirements include solving a minimum of 60 problems on LeetCode and Codeforces. 1.

Free Intro to Software Development: In partnership with DirectEd, this program offers world-class digital training, hands-on experience with Western tech firms, and career-launching opportunities for top students across Africa. 1. Join Here.

French Embassy Announces First Winners of Habesha Creative Lab Winners of Habesha Creative Lab: On April 9, 2025, the French Embassy in Ethiopia unveiled the 14 inaugural winners of the Habesha Creative Lab, an incubation and acceleration program for Ethiopian entrepreneurs in the digital creative sector. Part of the Ethio-French Touch initiative, the program provides tailored mentorship, technical training, business coaching, workspace access, and funding up to €10,000 per project. Winners are divided into two tracks:

Incubation Program:

• One More Round – Animation
• Hiyaw Initiative – Animation
• Lomi – Video game
• Digital Hands – Augmented reality
• VR-SPPT – Virtual reality
• NARO – Augmented reality

Acceleration Program:

• Behagerlij Kids – Animation
• Lijinet – Animation
• Keffa the Curious Goat – Animation
• Dade Kits – Video game
• Enechawet Ethiopia – Video game
• Tsehafe-Gojjo – Virtual reality
• Pro Kelem – Virtual reality
• Lucy AI – Artificial intelligence

The program, set to be inaugurated at Alliance Ethio-Française in late May 2025, aims to empower these ventures to scale locally and globally, fostering Ethiopia’s vibrant digital creative ecosystem.

Shared Resources

Addis AI: AI-Powered Mobile App for Amharic Speakers: Addis AI Assistant shared Addis AI, an AI-powered mobile app designed for Ethiopians and Amharic speakers, offering intelligent responses and interaction in Amharic. Download it Playstore Link. 1

RateEat App Recommendation: Zed Ahmed forwarded a message promoting RateEat, an app designed to solve dining struggles by providing user ratings and seamless dining experiences. The app helps users discover restaurants and make informed choices. Download RateEat from the Google Play Store. Playstore Link 1, 2, 3.

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