Getting in touch
Below are my Socials which you can connect with me on. Check out my GitHub to see all the projects that im currently working on.
github.com/jacobtread
www.linkedin.com/in/jacobtread
[email protected]
jacobtread
Keep reading to find out more about me đź‘€
About me
Heres a little read so you can learn a bit about me.
History
Born and raised in New Zealand, I've spent my entire life here.
My fascination with programming began at the age of 11, and since
then, I've devoted the majority of my time to learning and mastering
various programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
My initial exploration into programming took place during my days
of Minecraft modding, which not only captured my interest but also
motivated me to delve into the Java programming language and set me
on the path to becoming a programmer.
Interests
I have a deep interest in exploring various programming-related
topics, dedicating a significant portion of my educational
journey to programming pathways. I particularly enjoy engaging
with others' code through activities like reverse engineering
and collaborative efforts such as Hackathons.
Beyond programming, my interests extend to bodybuilding, where I adhere
to a consistent exercise routine, always striving to achieve my goals
and enhance personal growth.
Projects
I've worked on many projects throughout the years, many of which
are readily available on my Github. The majority of my GitHub
projects are licensed under the MIT license.
My projects come in all kinds of varieties in all different kinds
of languages and frameworks. Feel free to take a Take a look around
and see if any of them pique your interest.
Technology
Below is some of the frameworks, languages, and technology that I work with
Backend Languages
The large majority of my projects make use of the
Rust
programming language, which I have been using since March
of 2022 and become quite proficient with. Rust continues to be
my go-to language for any backend project due to its reliability
and tooling.
I am also familiar with languages such as Java and Kotlin having
roughly 5 years experience programming with Java, 2 years with
Kotlin, and 3 years with PHP.
Frontend Languages
I am very well accustomed to popular frontend languages like
Javascript and Typescript with almost a decade of experience
using them both.
Also in my toolset are the other common frontend markup and languages
such as HTML, CSS, Markdown, and framework specific template languages
IDE & Editors
In the past I would reach for editors within the JetBrains
collection on my Java projects, but I have since opted for
lighter solutions like VSCode and Zed
These days my go to editor is the Zed editor, I've moved away from my previous go-to editor VSCode
in favour of my new found favourite editor. I love the easy and
repeatable configuration Zed provides as well as its reliability
and with it being written in Rust it has allowed me to
Contribute
to it myself.
Frontend Frameworks & Tooling
I am quite familiar with a number of front-end frameworks,
my favorite of which is Svelte. I have a few other assorted
frameworks mixed in throughout my projects but Svelte,
React, and Astro tend to be the ones I rely on the most.
I also have experience in frameworks such as React from my educational
pathway. I am quick to adapt to using new and old technologies
based on the needs of the project at hand.
