A Young Full-Stack Developer’s Journey ๐จโ๐ป
Hey everyone! Iโm a 13-year-old developer from California, and next year, Iโll officially be a high school freshman. But before that, let me take you on a journeyโa journey that started when I was just 8 years old. That was when I wrote my first line of code, and since then, Iโve been hooked! ๐ป๐ฅ

Fast forward to today, and I proudly call myself a full-stack developer! I specialize in Node.js
for the backend and React
for frontend development. When it comes to mobile apps, I work with React Native
, bringing ideas to life for both iOS and Android. ๐
Why I Code ๐ก
For me, coding is more than just writing scriptsโitโs an adventure! ๐ข Itโs about solving puzzles, thinking logically, and creating cool things that people can use. Every bug I fix is like leveling up in a video game! ๐ฎ
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” โ Alan Kay
Projects That Shaped Me ๐ฅ
- WeatherMap ๐: An interactive weather dashboard using React, pulling real-time data from APIs.
- Task Manager ๐: A full-stack to-do app with Node.js backend and React frontend, featuring user authentication.
- Mobile Budget Tracker ๐: A React Native app to track daily expenses, with Firebase integration.
My First Live Project! ๐
Beyond learning, I love launching real-world projects! Here’s my first live projectโa Chrome extension that helps users hide elements on webpages using custom selectors. ๐ฏ
๐ Try Element Hider โ TM’s Masterpiece
- ๐ฏ **What It Does:** Hides unwanted webpage elements with CSS selectors.
- ๐ ๏ธ **Tech Stack:** JavaScript, Chrome Extension API.
- โก **Why I Built It:** To make web browsing cleaner and distraction-free!
Building My First Open-Source Project ๐
Iโm not just codingโIโm creating. My next big goal is to contribute to open-source! My first major project will be Blindfold Chess Trainer, an app designed to help players develop the skill of playing chess without looking at the board. โ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Blindfold Chess Trainer โ A Chess AI Trainer for the Mind
As a chess player and a coder, I wanted to merge my passions into something unique. Hereโs the plan:
- ๐ Core Idea: Train chess players to play without seeing the board, improving visualization skills.
- ๐๏ธ How It Works: Uses speech-to-text API for move input, audio cues for board updates, and gradually removes visual aids.
- ๐ ๏ธ Tech Stack: React (Web), React Native (Mobile), Web Speech API, Firebase for user tracking.
Blindfold chess is an incredible way to develop mental agility, and I want to create an interactive, AI-assisted trainer that makes learning this skill accessible for all levels of players.
Whatโs Next? ๐
As I prepare for high school, I have some ambitious goals:
- ๐ค Learning more about AI and machine learning.
- ๐ก Building my own SaaS product using full-stack technologies.
- ๐ Contributing to open-source projects.
- ๐ Competing in hackathons and coding competitions.
This blog will be my digital playgroundโa place to document my journey, share insights, and connect with like-minded developers. Whether you’re just starting or already deep into coding, letโs grow together! ๐
Stay tuned for more updates, projects, and challenges! ๐๐ฅ
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