Hi, I'm James DeChavez.
I'm a Software Engineer looking for opportunities to contribute to projects that solve interesting problems. I always enjoy learning new skills and finding better ways to do things.
Check out my section below for examples of applications I've created to assist me in learning and to simplify areas of my routine.
My Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
jQuery
BootStrap
GSAP
React
Redux
AWS
Jest
Vitest
Apollo GraphQL
Node.js
Express
Go
SQL
MongoDB
Three.js
Have an opportunity that matches my skill set? Don't hesitate to reach out!
*Asterisk marked projects use Render.com free tier server hosting. Please allow up to 30 seconds for first request to server.
singlepagerecipes.com*
landing page (1/5)
Purpose: Simplify the process of learning new recipes from Youtube and ordering recipe ingredients from Amazon Fresh.
Key Features:
- Youtube API connection to help users find new recipes
- Amazon Fresh API connection to automate ingredient ordering
- Single-page UI ensures all recipe info is readily available on all screen sizes
Main Tech: React, Typescript, Apollo GraphQL, MongoDB, Node.js, Express
speedknightchallenge
speedknightchallenge.com
game: capture as many pawns as you can in 60 seconds (1/5)
Purpose: Online browser game that provides a competitive way to help players improve their knowledge of the knight piece in chess.
Key Features:
- Serverless AWS Architecture using Amazon Cognito for user authentication, DynamoDB for storage, and API Gateway integrated with AWS Lambda for REST API
- Record your games stats to track your improvement and compare to global community scores
- Breadth-first search algorithm calculates knight's shortest path to provide players with a post-game efficiency report
Main Tech: React, Vite, Typescript, API Gateway, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS Amplify, AWS-SDK
bsdrank.com*
calculate your bsd rank (1/4)
Purpose: Provide users with data-driven motivation to get stronger by tracking their workouts and letting them earn ranks based on their best lifts
Key Features:
- Ranking system created from analysis performed on database of over 1.6 milliion individuals
- Rank algorithm utilizes industry standard metrics to calculate the user's strength while normalizing for sex, bodyweight, and rep ranges
- Simple workout tracking interface provides users with a view of their past lifts and their strength gains over time
Main Tech: React, Typescript, Apollo GraphQL, MongoDB, Node.js, Express
tftrolldown.com
customize game options for training tool (1/3)
Purpose: A training tool to help players practice the "roll-down" mechanic for the video game Teamfight Tactics.
Key Features:
- Utilizes Riot Games API and free use assets to mimic a real game play experience from within the training tool
- Cutomizeable game options to allow users to simulate any specific scenarios they choose
- Includes scripts and documentation for quick and easy app updates for any future changes to the game
Main Tech: React, Typescript
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