New York City Metropolitan Area
Pursuit is an intensive 12-month fellowship program with a highly competitive 9% acceptance rate, funded by Google. The program is designed to equip aspiring software engineers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the tech industry.
Key Learning Highlights:
• Mastered JavaScript fundamentals, including ES6 syntax, asynchronous programming, and DOM manipulation.
• Developed proficiency in web fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, responsive design, and browser compatibility.
• Acquired expertise in React framework, including component-based architecture, state management, and hooks.
• Gained hands-on experience with backend technologies such as Express.js for server-side development and PostgreSQL for database management.
• Explored advanced topics in data structures and algorithms, enhancing problem-solving abilities and algorithmic thinking.
• Received training in industry best practices, version control with Git, RESTful API design, and Agile methodologies.
Projects:
Giftune
Technologies: Express.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Description: Giftune is a web application designed to simplify the process of gift-giving by allowing users to view and purchase items from their loved ones' wishlists, thereby enhancing the gift-giving experience and reducing the likelihood of receiving unwanted gifts.
YouTube Clone
Technologies: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS/Bootstrap, YouTube API, Axios
Description: The YouTube Clone project aimed to replicate the popular video-sharing platform's features, enabling users to share videos via a shareable link, search for videos based on preferences, and engage in discussions through a comment section.