A Young Full-Stack Developer’s Journey 
Hey everyone! I’m a 13-year-old developer from California, and next year, I’ll officially be a high school freshman. But before that, let me take you on a journey—a journey that started when I was just 8 years old. That was when I wrote my first line of code, and since then, I’ve been hooked! 
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. 
Why I Code 
For me, coding is more than just writing scripts—it’s an adventure! 
It’s 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! 
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Alan Kay
Projects That Shaped Me
- WeatherMap
: An interactive weather dashboard using React, pulling real-time data from APIs. - Task Manager
: A full-stack to-do app with Node.js backend and React frontend, featuring user authentication. - Mobile Budget Tracker
: A React Native app to track daily expenses, with Firebase integration.
My First Live Project! 
Beyond learning, I love launching real-world projects! Here’s my first live project—a Chrome extension that helps users hide elements on webpages using custom selectors. 
Try Element Hider – TM’s Masterpiece
- **What It Does:** Hides unwanted webpage elements with CSS selectors.
**Tech Stack:** JavaScript, Chrome Extension API.
**Why I Built It:** To make web browsing cleaner and distraction-free!
Building My First Open-Source Project
I’m not just coding—I’m 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. 
Blindfold Chess Trainer – A Chess AI Trainer for the Mind
As a chess player and a coder, I wanted to merge my passions into something unique. Here’s the plan:
Core Idea: Train chess players to play without seeing the board, improving visualization skills.
How It Works: Uses speech-to-text API for move input, audio cues for board updates, and gradually removes visual aids.- 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.
What’s Next?
As I prepare for high school, I have some ambitious goals:
Learning more about AI and machine learning.- Building my own SaaS product using full-stack technologies.
- Contributing to open-source projects.
Competing in hackathons and coding competitions.
This blog will be my digital playground—a place to document my journey, share insights, and connect with like-minded developers. Whether you’re just starting or already deep into coding, let’s grow together!
Stay tuned for more updates, projects, and challenges!
