About Me
17-year-old high school student, passionate open source developer, and self-directed learner. Here's my story and what drives me to create amazing digital experiences with FOSS tools.
📖 My Story
🚀My Journey
Hi there! I'm MixtapeJaxson, a 17-year-old high school student and passionate full-stack developer who fell in love with coding at a young age. What started as curiosity about how websites work has evolved into a deep passion for creating digital experiences that make a difference.
I'm a huge advocate for open source software and use a mostly open source stack in all my projects. From Linux as my daily driver to tools like React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, I believe in the power of collaborative development and giving back to the community that has taught me so much.
When I'm not coding or studying, you'll find me exploring new music (hence the "Mixtape" in my name!), gaming on my Linux setup, or contributing to open source projects. I love the intersection of technology and creativity, and I'm always looking for ways to combine both in my work.
💡What Drives Me
Open Source Passion
Contributing to FOSS projects and using open source tools
Self-Directed Learning
Learning through docs, communities, and hands-on practice
Community Driven
Believing in collaborative development and knowledge sharing
Creative Problem Solving
Finding elegant solutions using open source tools
🎵Fun Facts
🐧 Linux user and advocate
🎧 I code best with lo-fi hip-hop playing
🎮 Gaming on my Linux setup
📚 Currently learning Rust and contributing to FOSS
🌮 High schooler who still loves Taco Tuesday
🛠️ Skills
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
Next.js
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Git
Docker
AWS
Figma
UI/UX Design
💼 Experience
Open Source Contributor
2023 - PresentVarious Projects
Contributing to open source projects on GitHub, learning from the community and giving back. Working on personal projects using primarily FOSS tools and libraries.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Contributed to 10+ open source projects
- ✓Built projects using fully open source stack
- ✓Active in developer communities and forums
Self-Taught Developer
2022 - PresentPersonal Projects
Started my coding journey in high school, learning through online resources, documentation, and hands-on practice. Built various web applications and tools using open source technologies.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Built 15+ personal projects
- ✓Mastered React, Node.js, and Linux
- ✓Created full-stack applications from scratch
High School Student
2021 - PresentLocal High School
Balancing academic studies with my passion for programming. Taking computer science courses while building real-world projects in my spare time.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Maintaining excellent grades while coding
- ✓Leading school's programming club
- ✓Teaching peers about open source software
Let's Work Together!
I'm always excited to collaborate on open source projects and learn from the developer community. Whether you have a cool project idea or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you!