Alex Thompson
Full-Stack Developer & Creative Problem Solver
Crafting elegant solutions to complex problems, one line of code at a time.
What I Do
I turn caffeine into code and bugs into features. Full-stack developer by day, debugger by night, and professional Stack Overflow navigator 24/7. I build things that work (most of the time on the first try)
My Core Skill Set
My Professional Journey
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
Software Engineer II
Meta
Frontend Engineer
Amazon
Software Development Engineer
Netflix
Junior Software Engineer
Words From Clients
"Working with this developer was an absolute pleasure. They delivered a high-quality product on time and exceeded our expectations. Their attention to detail and ability to understand our requirements made the entire process smooth and efficient."
Sarah Mitchell
Product Manager
TechVision Inc.
"Exceptional technical skills combined with great communication. They took our complex requirements and turned them into a clean, scalable solution. I highly recommend them for any web development project."
James Rodriguez
CTO
StartupHub
Selected Work
I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.
FitnessPal
2023
Designed and implemented a workout tracking mobile-responsive web app with custom exercise libraries, progress analytics, and social sharing features.
Articles and Learnings
Building Scalable APIs with Node.js and Express
5 min readLearn how to structure your Node.js applications for maximum scalability and maintainability. Explore best practices for routing, middleware, and error handling.
Jan 15, 2024
The Power of CSS Grid: A Complete Guide
7 min readCSS Grid has revolutionized web layout design. Discover how to create complex, responsive layouts with minimal code and maximum flexibility.
Dec 28, 2023
React Hooks: Beyond useState and useEffect
6 min readDive deeper into React's hook ecosystem. Learn about useCallback, useMemo, useContext, and custom hooks to write more efficient components.
Dec 10, 2023
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