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Notes from the classroom & the codebase
Practical writing on web development, SaaS, AI, data science, Power BI, digital marketing and office skills — from Sir Umar Qureshi and team.
A practical roadmap to learn web development in 2026
A clear, no-nonsense learning path for students who want to become web developers — what to learn, in what order, and how to practise.
Umar Qureshi·2 Sep 2026·1 min
Power BI vs Excel: which should you learn first — and when to use each?
A clear comparison of Microsoft Excel and Power BI: what each does best, the key differences, real business examples, and the learning order that gets you job-ready fastest.
Umar Qureshi·28 Aug 2026·3 min
Data science roadmap 2026: from zero to job-ready, step by step
A structured data science roadmap: Python, SQL, statistics, data analysis, visualisation, machine learning and portfolio projects — with timelines and what to skip.
Umar Qureshi·19 Aug 2026·3 min
How to choose the right computer course in Abbottabad (and avoid wasting money)
A practical checklist for choosing an IT or computer course in Abbottabad: which course fits your goal, what to ask an academy, and red flags to avoid — from a local computer science teacher.
Umar Qureshi·10 Aug 2026·3 min
Next.js vs WordPress for your business website in 2026: an honest comparison
Should your business website be built with WordPress or Next.js? A developer's honest comparison of speed, SEO, security, cost, editing and scalability — with clear recommendations.
Umar Qureshi·30 Jul 2026·3 min
AI automation for small businesses: 7 workflows that save hours every week
Seven practical AI automation workflows for small businesses and academies — customer replies, order follow-ups, content, reports and more — with tools, steps and safety tips.
Umar Qureshi·18 Jul 2026·3 min