PakUni

Devlog #3, I finally had the data.
258+ universities. Verified. Clean. Real.

But then I realized something:
data sitting in Excel = zero value unless the app can actually use it.

So this devlog was about one thing:
turning boring rows into real features.

I started preparing my app to accept real university data instead of dummy content. That meant:

Restructuring screens so they don’t break when real data comes in

Cleaning navigation (no random jumps anymore 😭)

Making sure every screen knows what data it needs and where it will come from

It wasn’t flashy.
No huge new feature.
But this was the moment PakUni stopped being a “demo app” and started becoming real.

I also learned something important:
Coding is only half the work.
The other half is making sure your app is ready for reality — messy data, edge cases, and scale.

Next up:
➡️ Connecting the actual university dataset
➡️ Making search & filters work on real data
➡️ Slowly unlocking merit + scholarship features

Still building. Still learning. Still shipping. 💪

Devlog 2 – PakUni

While working on PakUni, I face an unexpected problem. : there was no single, reliable, and updated dataset of all Pakistani universities available online. Information was scattered across outdated websites, PDFs, and incomplete lists. It made me realize that without fixing this first, building a reliable app wouldn’t be possible.

So I paused feature development and focused on the foundation.

I spent around 5+ hours collecting and verifying data of all 258+ Pakistani universities, including universities names, official websites links, logo links and further basic details . This part doesn’t show up in WakaTime because it wasn’t coding, but it was necessary work. I organized everything into an Excel sheet, which I’m attaching to show the progress.

Alongside that, I also spent about 3 hours coding. During this time, I cleaned my app structure, improved navigation between screens, fixed UI issues on the home page, and prepared the codebase so it can later connect smoothly with real university data.

This step matters because PakUni depends on accuracy. Without trustworthy data, features like university search, merit calculations, and scholarships wouldn’t mean much.

I realized sometimes progress isn’t just writing code, it’s doing the groundwork that makes real building possible.

Devlog 1 – PakUni
Hey everyone! I recently started working on PakUni, a mobile app to make life easier for Pakistani students.

While applying for universities, I realized how confusing it is for pakistani students to find accurate information about programs, merit calculations, and application steps. I often had to switch between websites, PDFs, and forums, sometimes getting outdated or incomplete info. That’s when the idea for PakUni came into my mind; a single platform with everything a student needs.

What I’ve done so far (13 hours 30 minutes):

Planned core features: university search, merit calculator, Scholarships, student dashboard
Set up GitHub repository and organized project structure
( https://github.com/humna-mustafa/PakUni )
Designed and built the functional home page with buttons for main features and basic navigation
Debugged issues and improved app structure
Learned more about coding practices, UI design, and planning app step by step

Why this matters:
PakUni can save students time and confusion, letting them focus on their goals instead of searching for information.