About the Creator
Meet the developer behind Grit.
Muke Johnbaptist (JB)
Fullstack Developer | Tech Entrepreneur | Educator
Grit is created by Muke Johnbaptist (JB), a self-taught tech entrepreneur, educator, and founder based in Kampala, Uganda. JB is passionate about building digital solutions and empowering others to succeed in tech.
Background
JB is entirely self-taught with no formal computer science degree. He transitioned from learning to code independently into building a thriving business that serves clients globally. His philosophy: you don't need a computer science degree to build a successful tech career — anyone can learn, anyone can build, and anyone can succeed.
What He Does
- Founder & CEO of Desishub Technologies — a company that develops websites, mobile applications, and AI-powered business solutions across Africa and beyond
- Founder of Nextjs Academy — an online learning platform with 9+ courses
- YouTube Creator — Grit Framework and JB Web Developer channels
- Educator — Trained 100+ students through in-person coding bootcamps
Achievements
- Generated $15,000+ in revenue through online courses and digital products
- Created 9+ online courses through Nextjs Academy
- Built multiple enterprise-level systems including school management platforms and member management systems
- Currently maintaining 13 active projects
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui |
| Backend | Node.js, Hono.js, Go, Express.js, Laravel |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis |
| Tools | Docker, Git, Prisma ORM, GORM, Resend, React Query |
Connect
- GitHub — @MUKE-coder
- YouTube — @GritFramework
- X (Twitter) — @MJohnbaptist
- LinkedIn — Grit Framework
- TikTok — @jbdesishub
- Website — jb.desishub.com
Grit is built with the belief that developers deserve better tools — tools that are fast to set up, production-ready, and don't compromise on quality.