Software development
General programming
Nov 2014 - Present
Since late 2014, I have developed a strong passion for programming. Starting with Scratch and gradually working my way upwards, I now have significant experience from over the years with:
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Python: the start of my programming journey. From
print("Hello World")to polymorphism and inheritance, python is an all-rounder. In addition, I completed my GCSE Computer Science project using Python and the Tkinter module for my GUI. - C++: a slightly lower-level programming language compared to python; I used C++ to make applications with Qt 5.
- C#: more recently, I have taken up C# to create cross-platform applications with Xamarin.Forms, native applications using Xamarin and some exploration with Unity.
- HTML: my first markup language; this webpage was created with HTML.
- JavaScript: initially, I used JavaScript to add interactivity to my HTML pages. In 2016, I experimented with Node.js to implement functionality in online games.
- CSS: as with the point above, I used CSS to add colour and presentability to some HTML pages.
- QML: I used QML alongside C++ when creating applications with Qt.
- XAML: my favourite markup language, which I used to create views for my Xamarin.Forms application.
- XML/AXML: yet another markup language I have used to create views for Xamarin.Android applications.
Web development
Dec 2015 - Present
Having designed and maintained www.dmrm.co.uk with the use of Wix from a very young age,
I am currently exploring web development with ASP.NET.
I recently undertook the ASP.NET Core MVC - Up and Running Part 1 (.NET 5) course.
This course has led me to discover my passion for website and web app development and its importance in stable applications.
The course was focused around creating a web application for processing paving enquiries and I believe I can use what I have learnt to create my very own system of some sort in the near future.
I also undertook the ASP.NET Core MVC - Up and Running Part 2 (.NET 5) course,
which furthered my understanding of ASP.NET Core and gave me a stronger insight into creating web applications.
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Mobile development
Nov 2020 - Present
During the second national lockdown, I took the opportunity to complete The Complete Xamarin Developer Course.
This has introduced me to the world of application development, and more importantly, cross-platform application development. Xamarin lets me utilise my knowledge of C#
to create mobile applications for Android, UWP, iOS, macOS, watchOS and macOS. I have also furthered my understanding of the use of git (and Github) and Microsoft's App Center to build, test and distribute applications.
I also undertook The Advanced Xamarin Developer Masterclass to build on to the basics I have learnt and
prepare myself for more advanced application development. I thoroughly enjoyed the content of this course and I look forward to continuing to use what I have learnt to contribute to the world of technology.
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Game development
July 2022 - Present
After my A-Levels and before results day, I decided to take my first step into game development. I looked at Unity and decided that before learning how to make games, it would be useful to learn how to make interesting scenes and characters - using Blender.
For this reason I completed the Blender Environment Artist: Create 3D Worlds course followed by the Blender Character Creator v2.0 for Video Games Design course to give me a fuller understanding of creating assets for video games.
This 30 hours of training has introduced me to a wide range of techniques, including hard-surface modelling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, baking, painting, retropology, animation and rendering.
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