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Hi, I'm Derek! I'm passionate about problem-solving and automation. I'm also a nerd that loves games and technology!
Explore my professional background and experiences:
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Jekyll: Converts Markdown and Liquid templates into a static site, making content management a breeze.
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Bootstrap: Powers the site's responsive layout, ensuring a clean look whether you're on a phone, tablet, or desktop.
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FontAwesome: Adds visual flair with icons, such as chess pieces and interactive links, for a modern, engaging feel.
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JavaScript: Handles interactive elements, including dynamic filters on the board games section and my Chess Woodpecker app. " | markdownify }}
Go: Powers a fast and reliable REST API that queries the PostgreSQL database and serves data for board game filtering and my Chess Woodpecker app.
PostgreSQL: Stores all board game and Chess puzzle data.
Docker: Simplifies deployment by bundling all dependencies into isolated containers, making the entire system portable across environments.
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GitHub Actions: Automates builds and testing.
View CI/CD Workflow (YAML)
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Selenium WebDriver: Validates UI functionality.
View Tests (C#)