# It started with a failing grade.

By Niyaz Irsaliev, 2026-10-17

From one lesson in QBasic to manufacturing, construction, real estate, and building with AI.

I got a failing grade in computer science in sixth grade.

My uncle, a programmer, gave me one lesson on arrays in QBasic. That lesson sparked my love of programming.

Later, I competed in city programming olympiads and dreamed of becoming a programmer. But my father insisted I study business management. 😅

My career took me through manufacturing, construction, and real estate.

Now, with AI, I’m building my own apps and tools. I’m happy to live in a time when I can finally build so many of the things I imagine.

So I’m starting a blog to share what I’m building and the stories behind it.