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Harmanpreet Singh
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๐Ÿš€ My Journey as a MERN Stack Developer

Hello, Dev Community! ๐Ÿ‘‹

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

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ 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.

๐Ÿ”ง Skills and Learnings
As I continue to learn and grow, Iโ€™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.

๐Ÿ›  Why Iโ€™m Here
I joined Dev.to to share my learning journey, gain insights from this amazing community, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Letโ€™s connect, exchange ideas, and grow together!

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

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