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Pleasant
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MY JOURNEY AS A FRONTEND DEV

Hello World! I'm Pleasant Chukwuderah, and I'm really excited to share my journey into frontend development with you. Let me tell you how this whole thing started and why I believe HNG is the perfect place for me to grow.

Back when I was little, I used to play around with HTML and CSS on my brother's laptop. Just simple things at first - changing colors, moving text around, and feeling like a wizard whenever something actually worked! I never thought those evening hours spent coding would turn into something serious.

As time went on, I found myself learning proper HTML, CSS (especially Flexbox and Grid - they're lifesavers!), JavaScript, Tailwind, and SASS. Each project taught me something new. I built PortaPro to help freelancers manage their work, Leumas for traders to track their investments, and BookMark to help people organize their favorite websites.

My first internship was really eye-opening. That's where I really understood what it means to be a developer. Working with other people, learning Git/GitHub (the merge conflicts!!), and mastering Chrome DevTools - it was challenging but worth it. The experience pushed me to learn React, and now I'm excited about the possibilities it offers for building dynamic user interfaces. If you're looking to create modern, interactive web applications, you might want to check out React.js development for your projects.

Why frontend development? To me, it's not just about writing code! It's the perfect blend of creativity and logic. I love how I can take an idea and turn it into something people can actually use and enjoy. Every project is different, and that's what makes it exciting.

This is why I'm so keen on joining HNG. The program is like a tech family where everyone is pushing themselves to be better. The mentorship, the real projects, the community - everything about it aligns with where I want to go in my career.

I know the journey won't be easy, but I'm ready for the challenge. With HNG's support and my dedication, I believe I can become a frontend developer that creates solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.

Thank you for reading my story. Here's to coding, learning, and growing together at HNG!

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