Building WeighTogether Without Heavy Frameworks
A technical deep dive into WeighTogether, a full-stack weight loss tracking application built with TypeScript, Express, and Prisma—intentionally avoiding heavy frameworks.
Software Engineer & Web Developer
Hi, I'm Andrew.
Over 20 years of experience crafting digital solutions.
I enjoy the problem-solving aspect of software development and am always looking for new challenges. I also hold advanced degrees in theology and linguistics, and my major hobby is music (I'm a guitar player).
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Random Dad Joke
"Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!"
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