When I first started exploring technology, I was more curious than skilled. I remember tinkering with basic HTML and CSS during my early university days, fascinated by how lines of code could create something visual and interactive on a screen. At that point, I had no idea that this curiosity would grow into a full-fledged career in full-stack development.

During my time at the University of Cape Coast (2014–2018), where I pursued my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, I built a strong foundation in programming, data structures, and algorithms. But beyond the theory, I wanted to create things people could interact with — real projects that solved real problems. This drive led me to dive deeper into front-end technologies like JavaScript and frameworks such as React, which brought life and interactivity to static pages.

As I gained confidence on the front end, I soon realised that great applications were more than just beautiful interfaces — they needed powerful backends to store, process, and secure data. This curiosity pulled me into backend development with PHP, Node.js, and Python, and eventually into databases like MySQL and MongoDB. With each new project, I started piecing together how the front and back end complemented each other, giving me the versatility of a full-stack developer.

Looking back, the journey has been full of challenges: debugging late into the night, fixing stubborn bugs, and sometimes even starting over from scratch. But each struggle has been a learning curve, shaping me into the developer I am today. What excites me most about being a full-stack developer is the ability to take an idea from concept to deployment — crafting solutions that are functional, scalable, and user-friendly.