Hi there! 👋 I'm Aleksandra I’m a junior full-stack developer based in the UK. I recently completed the Full Stack Web Developer bootcamp at Code Institute, where I learned how to build responsive and user-friendly applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and Django.
Want to know more about my learning journey? Check out the My Journey into Tech — Month by Month to see the steps I took.
🔨 Projects I’ve built:
Make Me Sweet – a full-stack Django web app for dessert lovers, where users can browse, share, and comment on sweet recipes.
Each recipe features a photo, description, and tags for easy exploration. The site also includes pagination, login and registration, and a fully responsive design for seamless browsing on any device.
Tech stack: Python, Django, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5
Highlights: User authentication, commenting system, pagination, responsive design
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💻 Source Code
ConstCollection – a full-stack Django e-commerce web application built during a hackathon for a real stakeholder, a Swedish artist launching her online gallery.
The platform allows users to browse, view, and purchase artworks. Our team focused on creating a visually appealing and user-friendly design that reflects the artist’s aesthetic vision.
The project was selected as the stakeholder’s favourite and received special praise for its design and functionality.
Tech stack: Python, Django, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
Highlights: Product catalog, user authentication, shopping cart, responsive design, collaborative development
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💻 Source Code
Quiet Space – a multi-page responsive website focused on mental health awareness and self-care.
It features sections such as Home, Gentle Reminders, Daily Care, and Safe Resources, each designed to provide calm, accessible, and visually appealing content.
Tech stack: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5
Highlights: Accessibility (WCAG AA standards), fully responsive design
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Created during the Code Institute Halloween Hackathon, where it won 2nd place
Purranormal is a full-stack Django web application that helps witches find their perfect feline familiar through a swipe-based interface inspired by dating apps. Users can sign up, browse magical cat profiles, and view their cats in a personalized dashboard.
Tech stack: Python · Django · HTML5 · CSS3 · Bootstrap 5 · JavaScript (ES6+)
Highlights:
• Swipe-based familiar matching
• User authentication and personalized dashboard
• Themed team section with GitHub & LinkedIn links
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💻 Source Code
Quizia – a quiz web app created in 4 days during a hackathon challenge.
The app allows users to answer multiple-choice questions, track their scores, and enjoy a simple, responsive interface.
Tech stack: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript
Highlights: Multiple-choice questions, score tracking, responsive UI
🔗 See the Live Project 💻 Source Code
Every month since I decided to change careers has been a new step forward, full of learning, growth, and small wins that keep me motivated.
Here’s a look at my journey so far 👇
| Month | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Made the big decision to change careers and started exploring the world of web development 🌱 |
| Mar 2025 | Began my first Udemy course in HTML & CSS - excited to finally see my first lines of code come to life! |
| Apr 2025 | Completed the course and built several mini projects, gaining confidence and curiosity to keep going 💪 |
| May 2025 | Continued learning with FreeCodeCamp - it helped me get more comfortable with writing clean code |
| Jun 2025 | Joined the CI Full Stack Bootcamp - diving into Python, Django, JavaScript, Git, and Agile teamwork |
| Jul 2025 | Built and deployed my first milestone project, experimenting with Bootstrap 5 for the first time. Seeing it live was a big moment! |
| Aug 2025 | Took part in my first hackathon - learned to collaborate in Git and even solved my first merge conflict (and celebrated it!) 🎉 |
| Sep 2025 | Developed Make Me Sweet, my capstone Django recipe app with CRUD functionality and media uploads - my proudest solo project yet 🍰 |
| Oct 2025 | Worked on ConstCollection, real-world project for a business - a Django e-commerce app for a Swedish artist launching her gallery. She picked our solution as her favourite, which made my month |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 🎓 Completed the Code Institute Full-Stack Developer Skills Bootcamp. 16 weeks of intense learning and growth, officially certified! |
| Nov 2025 | Joined the CI Halloween Hackathon - our spooky-themed app won 2nd place! 🎃 |
| Dec 2025 | Took two CFG Kickstarter Classes to refresh core Python & JS skills |
| Jan - Feb 2026 | Started the 100 Days of Code Python Bootcamp to keep growing 🐍 |
I’m currently looking for my first job as a junior developer. Ideally in a kind, collaborative team where I can grow and contribute.
- Build a larger Python-based project to strengthen back-end skills and demonstrate end-to-end development
- Expand my front-end toolkit by learning React and Tailwind CSS
- Improve my UI/UX workflow through hands-on practice with Figma
- Get comfortable with WordPress for flexible content management and client-friendly solutions
- Contribute to open-source projects and grow through community-driven collaboration
When I’m not writing code, you’ll probably find me in the kitchen baking something sweet or tending to my plants. I see coding a bit like baking, it’s all about layering ideas, trusting the process, and bringing in some creativity at the end.
