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Harmanpreet Singh
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πŸš€ My Journey as a MERN Stack Developer

Hello, Dev Community! πŸ‘‹

I’m Harry, and this is my first post on Dev.to! I’m excited to join this vibrant community of developers and share a bit about my journey, experiences, and aspirations in tech.

πŸ–₯️ How It All Began
My coding journey started with a fascination for how websites work behind the scenes. This curiosity led me to explore web development, where I discovered the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). The seamless integration of these technologies has truly transformed the way I approach building applications.

πŸ”§ Skills and Learnings
As I continue to learn and grow, I’ve been focusing on mastering the fundamentals of full-stack development. This includes:

  • Creating dynamic user interfaces with React.js.
  • Building robust backends with Node.js and Express.js.
  • Managing and querying data effectively with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
  • Containerizing applications with Docker for scalable and portable deployments.
  • Exploring different architectural styles, such as: Microservices for modular and scalable systems. Monorepo for better collaboration in large projects. Hexagonal architecture for creating flexible and maintainable applications.
  • Implementing real-time communication with Sockets for building interactive apps.
  • Using RabbitMQ for handling message queues and enabling asynchronous communication between services.

These experiences have taught me the importance of clean, maintainable code, scalable designs, and user-focused solutions.

πŸ›  Why I’m Here
I joined Dev.to to share my learning journey, gain insights from this amazing community, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and grow together!

If you’re also exploring these tools and architectures, what resources or tips have been most helpful to you? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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