Blog

Documenting my journey into full-stack development — sharing what I’m learning, the projects I’m building, and lessons along the way.

From ERDs to SQL: Building My First Relational Database

August 2026

Designing the Arsenal Club Database taught me that great SQL starts long before the first query. Here's what I learned about database design, normalisation and building a relational database from scratch.

Back-end development progress and SQL learning journey

From Front-End Comfort to Back-End Confidence

10 June 2026

Reaching the halfway point of the back-end path, reflecting on SQL, Express.js, testing, and why full-stack development is starting to feel more natural than ever.

Back-End Beginnings: From Hesitation to Enjoyment

26 March 2026

Starting the back-end section of my full-stack journey with Node.js and Express, and realising that server-side development is far more enjoyable than I expected.

Redux project adapting to API limitations

Building a Redux App When the API Wasn’t Available

5 February 2026

A real-world learning moment — adapting a Codecademy project when the Reddit API wasn’t available, and what it taught me about Redux, testing, and shipping anyway.

My React Journey: Highs, Lows & What’s Next

8 December 2025

Sharing the React module experience — the challenges, small wins, and the projects shaping my learning journey as a budding full-stack developer.

My First Steps into React: A Learning Journal

12 September 2025

Documenting my first experiences with React — first impressions, experimenting with components, and rediscovering why front-end development excites me.

Deepening Quality: How Test-Driven Development Shapes My Workflow

25 July 2025

Exploring how starting with Test-Driven Development and tools like Mocha helps me write code more confidently and maintainably in early-stage projects.

How I Got Here: Early Steps in My Coding Journey

28 June 2025

Sharing the beginnings of my journey — learning to code, completing first projects, and discovering the excitement of building digital experiences from scratch.