May 24, 2026·1 min read
Hello world! Starting my fullstack journey
My very first blog post. Why I decided to learn programming and what I plan to master in the months ahead.
Why programming, anyway
For a long time I looked at developers from the outside — as if they were doing magic. Then I realised: it's not magic, it's a skill. And anyone can pick it up if they put in the time and aren't afraid to make mistakes.
What I already know
Right now I'm comfortable with the basics:
- HTML and CSS — I can put together a tidy landing page
- JavaScript — variables, functions, async
- A bit of React — built a few small components
- Git — commits, branches, pushing to GitHub
What I want to learn next
- Confident TypeScript — I like that types catch mistakes early
- Next.js — this very site runs on it
- Working with databases via PostgreSQL and Prisma
- Writing honest tests (not just "it works — ship it")
- Deploying to my own VPS
Why this blog
First, to record my progress — in six months it'll be nice to look back. Second, to share with other beginners. And third — public commitments work: if I write "I'll learn X", I'm more likely to actually learn it.
If you're also just starting out — don't give up. It's hard for everyone, but it passes.
See you in the next posts 🌸