This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Aoda Zhang
Hello everyone!
I’m really happy to finally write my very first post here on dev.to. Since this is my introduction, let me share a bit about who I am, what I’m working on, and what I hope to learn and give back to this amazing community.
🧑💻 Who am I?
I’m Aoda, a software developer who has been building with JavaScript for many years. I enjoy turning ideas into digital products and exploring how technology can improve everyday life. Over the years, I’ve worked with React, Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and various tools for frontend/backend architecture, monorepos, and cloud deployment.
But beyond the tech stack, what excites me most is problem-solving and sharing knowledge—whether it’s through open-source projects, technical writing, or community discussions.
🐾 What I’m working on
Currently, I’m creating PawHaven, an open-source platform designed to help stray animals.
- A place where people can share information about rescues and adoptions,
- connect with others who care about animals, and
- hopefully, make a real-world difference.
This project challenges me not only technically (React, Node.js, Kubernetes, CI/CD, i18n, etc.) but also personally—it’s about combining code with compassion.
🎯 Why I’m here
I joined dev.to because I believe in learning in public. Writing about the challenges I face (and solutions I find) not only helps me grow, but also hopefully helps someone else who might run into the same issues.
I’ll be sharing posts about:
- Open-source journey building PawHaven
- Frontend architecture patterns in React
- DevOps practices for small projects
- Reflections on tech, learning, and career growth
🤝 Let’s connect!
I’d love to hear from you—whether you’re working on similar projects, curious about modern JavaScript stacks, or just want to chat about animals 🐕🐈.
Thanks for reading my first post here. I’m really looking forward to learning from this community and contributing my part!
⭐ Support PawHaven
If you find PawHaven interesting, I’d be grateful if you could check it out and give it a star on GitHub. Your support will help this open-source project reach more people and, hopefully, create more possibilities for stray animals in need.
🔗 Frontend Repo
🔗 Backend Repo
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Aoda Zhang
Aoda Zhang | Sciencx (2025-09-25T10:16:50+00:00) 👋 Hi, I’m Aoda — Excited to Join dev.to!. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/09/25/%f0%9f%91%8b-hi-im-aoda-excited-to-join-dev-to-2/
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