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Your Laptop Is Overrated: 80% of Coding Can Be Done on a Phone

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    Most people burn money and energy chasing big machines. But here’s the truth: with Termux, you can do 60–80% of what a full computer does — straight from your phone.

    🔥 What Termux can really do:

    Full Python & Node.js development

    Run servers (Flask, Django, Express)

    Build & host websites directly

    Ethical + unethical hacking labs (Kali-style tools: metasploit, nmap, sqlmap, etc.)

    Automations & scripting that replace desktop workflows

    Git, SSH, and lightweight Docker-style experiments

    AI/ML chatbot frameworks on mobile

    It’s not just “possible” — it’s efficient. Smaller, faster, less resource-hungry. You save money, save energy, and still gain growth.

    If you’re curious, I can guide you. I’ve been building tools and experiments only on mobile, pushing the limits. Whether you want to code websites, play with AI, or dive into hacking labs — your phone is enough.

    Don’t let limits stop you. Limits sharpen growth.

    👉 If you want to learn how to push your phone beyond “normal use,” hit me up.

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    Been there done that, not sustainable, at best will work for some hobbiest work.

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    • 30p87@feddit.org3 [email protected]

      "You" have been building tools and experiments? Well technically true, ShitSkibidi aka. ChatGPT has done this.

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      Yeah, I’ve been tinkering with some tools on my phone. It’s not perfect or fancy like GPT, but you can actually get a lot done if you know the limits. Honestly, it’s more about experimenting and seeing what works than making something polished.

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      • alexdeathway@programming.devA [email protected]

        Been there done that, not sustainable, at best will work for some hobbiest work.

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        Haha… true, true! 😅 But you know, for someone like me, coding on a phone can actually work, if you’re willing to get creative.

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        • S [email protected]

          Most people burn money and energy chasing big machines. But here’s the truth: with Termux, you can do 60–80% of what a full computer does — straight from your phone.

          🔥 What Termux can really do:

          Full Python & Node.js development

          Run servers (Flask, Django, Express)

          Build & host websites directly

          Ethical + unethical hacking labs (Kali-style tools: metasploit, nmap, sqlmap, etc.)

          Automations & scripting that replace desktop workflows

          Git, SSH, and lightweight Docker-style experiments

          AI/ML chatbot frameworks on mobile

          It’s not just “possible” — it’s efficient. Smaller, faster, less resource-hungry. You save money, save energy, and still gain growth.

          If you’re curious, I can guide you. I’ve been building tools and experiments only on mobile, pushing the limits. Whether you want to code websites, play with AI, or dive into hacking labs — your phone is enough.

          Don’t let limits stop you. Limits sharpen growth.

          👉 If you want to learn how to push your phone beyond “normal use,” hit me up.

          rikudou@lemmings.worldR This user is from outside of this forum
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          I was thinking of doing exactly that multiple times, Samsung DeX is very nice to use. But without a proper IntelliJ IDE it would be a pain.

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          • dekkia@this.doesnotcut.itD [email protected]

            You know what I can't do with my phone?

            Have a proper-sized screen and a physical keyboard without turning it into a makeshift laptop.

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            LOL😆… yeah, no phone can magically give you a full sized screen and a proper keyboard. Makeshift laptop vibes all the way! But hey!with a bit of creativity, you can still get stuff done on the go📱💻

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            • rikudou@lemmings.worldR [email protected]

              I was thinking of doing exactly that multiple times, Samsung DeX is very nice to use. But without a proper IntelliJ IDE it would be a pain.

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              Yeah, Samsung DeX makes it feel almost like a laptop, but I totally get the struggle some IDEs just don’t scale well on mobile. I’ve tried lighter alternatives like a code or Termux with Vim, and it actually works surprisingly okay for small projects

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                Haha… true, true! 😅 But you know, for someone like me, coding on a phone can actually work, if you’re willing to get creative.

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                What you do?

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                • alexdeathway@programming.devA [email protected]

                  What you do?

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                  Mostly experimenting with mobile coding 😅using Termux, Pydroid, and some lightweight tools to see what kind of projects you can actually build on a phone. It’s more about tinkering and learning than making anything super polished. You?

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                  • S [email protected]

                    Most people burn money and energy chasing big machines. But here’s the truth: with Termux, you can do 60–80% of what a full computer does — straight from your phone.

                    🔥 What Termux can really do:

                    Full Python & Node.js development

                    Run servers (Flask, Django, Express)

                    Build & host websites directly

                    Ethical + unethical hacking labs (Kali-style tools: metasploit, nmap, sqlmap, etc.)

                    Automations & scripting that replace desktop workflows

                    Git, SSH, and lightweight Docker-style experiments

                    AI/ML chatbot frameworks on mobile

                    It’s not just “possible” — it’s efficient. Smaller, faster, less resource-hungry. You save money, save energy, and still gain growth.

                    If you’re curious, I can guide you. I’ve been building tools and experiments only on mobile, pushing the limits. Whether you want to code websites, play with AI, or dive into hacking labs — your phone is enough.

                    Don’t let limits stop you. Limits sharpen growth.

                    👉 If you want to learn how to push your phone beyond “normal use,” hit me up.

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                    Clanker post 🤖

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                    • S [email protected]

                      Mostly experimenting with mobile coding 😅using Termux, Pydroid, and some lightweight tools to see what kind of projects you can actually build on a phone. It’s more about tinkering and learning than making anything super polished. You?

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                      Mostly ssh into server or pushing minor patches to github, or simple python programs.

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                      • alexdeathway@programming.devA [email protected]

                        Mostly ssh into server or pushing minor patches to github, or simple python programs.

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                        Nice! SSH and minor patches are exactly the kind of stuff you can handle on a phone without going crazy. Python on the go is surprisingly smooth too 📱🐍

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                        • thegreenwizard@lemmy.zipT [email protected]

                          Clanker post 🤖

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                          😂 Alright, clanker noted 🤖. Phones may be tiny, but sometimes they surprise you 😎. Let’s keep it friendly here

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                          • S [email protected]

                            Yeah, Samsung DeX makes it feel almost like a laptop, but I totally get the struggle some IDEs just don’t scale well on mobile. I’ve tried lighter alternatives like a code or Termux with Vim, and it actually works surprisingly okay for small projects

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                            Well, I do this for a living, so not viable I can get the proper tools. But the minute JetBrains does an Android build, I'm trying it.

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                            • rikudou@lemmings.worldR [email protected]

                              Well, I do this for a living, so not viable I can get the proper tools. But the minute JetBrains does an Android build, I'm trying it.

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                              Ah, totally get that 😅. I’m mostly experimenting and learning on a phone myself. If you ever want to exchange ideas or share tips more directly, you can reach me on WhatsApp at +1 951 202-0587 📱. Always happy to connect with fellow coders

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                              • S [email protected]

                                Most people burn money and energy chasing big machines. But here’s the truth: with Termux, you can do 60–80% of what a full computer does — straight from your phone.

                                🔥 What Termux can really do:

                                Full Python & Node.js development

                                Run servers (Flask, Django, Express)

                                Build & host websites directly

                                Ethical + unethical hacking labs (Kali-style tools: metasploit, nmap, sqlmap, etc.)

                                Automations & scripting that replace desktop workflows

                                Git, SSH, and lightweight Docker-style experiments

                                AI/ML chatbot frameworks on mobile

                                It’s not just “possible” — it’s efficient. Smaller, faster, less resource-hungry. You save money, save energy, and still gain growth.

                                If you’re curious, I can guide you. I’ve been building tools and experiments only on mobile, pushing the limits. Whether you want to code websites, play with AI, or dive into hacking labs — your phone is enough.

                                Don’t let limits stop you. Limits sharpen growth.

                                👉 If you want to learn how to push your phone beyond “normal use,” hit me up.

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                                I can do most of my work from my phone and it’s great because I don’t need to carry my laptop everywhere. For unplanned interventions, it’s just awesome. Of course it’s not for the everyday work.

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                                  I can do most of my work from my phone and it’s great because I don’t need to carry my laptop everywhere. For unplanned interventions, it’s just awesome. Of course it’s not for the everyday work.

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                                  Yeah, I get that! Phones are surprisingly powerful these days. I sometimes feel like I’m carrying a mini workstation in my pocket. Definitely not a full replacement for heavy-duty dev work, but perfect for quick fixes or experimenting on the go

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                                  • thegreenwizard@lemmy.zipT [email protected]

                                    Clanker post 🤖

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                                    Fuck me, it’s atrocious. And obvious. Why are people engaging with this shit?!

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