Frontend Developer / learning MERN
I build API-driven web applications using JavaScript and integrate third-party APIs to create real, useful products. Currently expanding into full-stack development through the MERN stack — one project at a time.
I'm Pankaj Bisht, a CSE student from Uttarakhand, India currently in my 6th semester at Amrapali University. I taught myself frontend development and have deployed real projects that use live APIs and handle real-world data.
I don't just follow tutorials — I pick a problem, build something for it, break it, fix it, and deploy it. My two live projects were both built from scratch without boilerplate, integrating external APIs with custom error handling and responsive UIs.
Right now I'm in the middle of learning Node.js, Express, and MongoDB to go full-stack. The plan is clear: MERN stack, then backend architecture, then contributing to real teams.
Honest breakdown — used in real projects vs currently learning
Both projects are live — built from scratch, no templates.
Built a search interface that queries the OMDb API in real-time and dynamically renders results to the DOM without any framework. Implemented async/await fetch handling, custom error states for invalid/empty queries, and a loading UI. The layout is fully responsive across devices with CSS grid.
Integrated the OpenWeather API to display live weather data based on city input. Built a °C/°F unit toggle with live re-rendering, dynamic weather icons that reflect current conditions, and error handling for invalid city names. Focused on UI states: loading, success, and error — all without any library.
"I learn by building things that break. Every bug I've fixed has taught me more than any tutorial. The goal for the next 6 months is a complete MERN stack application — authentication, database, deployed backend, the works."— Pankaj Bisht, B.Tech CSE · 6th Semester
I'm actively looking for a frontend or full-stack internship where I can contribute and grow. If you're building something, I'd love to hear about it.
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