About Me!
About
Hi! I'm Danial
I'm a front-end web developer focused on creating responsive websites using javascript frameworks such as React, Astro, and Svelte. I enjoy the process of problem solving when coding with a language I am not familiar with, or working on a function I haven't used before.
Q.1 What are my origins
+I originally come from a more medical side rather than a computer science background. While I was in highschool I thought about going into pharmacy, and I even got a job as a pharmacy technician, but then I changed my mind and went into Kinesiology during university instead. Yet, neither of those felt particularly fulfilling. While I have a lot of respect and admiration for those who are in those fields, it felt as if I was running head-first into careers that were not meant for me. One day, as I was working as a pharmacy technician, the pharmacy manager at the time suggested that I go into computer science. At first I was hesitant... "I'm neither good at math nor do I have any coding experience" I thought. Still, I considered it, and I jumped right in when I heard of BCIT's front end web development program in 2022. In this intensive 6 month program, I learned all the best practices for front end languages like HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Javascript frameworks. We also explored PHP, MySQL, and CMS like WordPress. Suddenly, I went from no experience to making websites from scratch using all sorts of tech tools and languages. Now, I make websites and web applications not only for myself, but for friends and family too. I have none of the concerns I had for Kinesiology nor Pharmacy, and every day I get to learn something new which is both fulfilling and uplifting.
Q.2 What are the tools/languages I like to use
+I'm always willing to learn and use every tool and language I can, but my favourite thing to work with as of this moment is Astro. With Astro I can integrate any common JavaScript framework in order to make a super fast static website. Of course I also love using React, Tailwind CSS, and I've started learning TypeScript as well. For design I like using Adobe XD over other wireframing/prototyping tools, but I also have used Figma for a lot of projects as well. For image modification and optimization I tend to use Photoshop and Illustrator.
Q.3 What are my other interests?
+My other interests include cooking mostly. I find the task very relaxing and I love trying out new cuisine. Outside of coding and cooking, I also enjoy staying active and learning about other cultures and their languages. One day, I'd like to be able to travel worldwide to experience other countries' cuisine and cultures.