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Here I share what I learn building real projects — Astro, React, Svelte, TypeScript, and more. Practical insights from a self-taught developer.

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About Santiago García Arellano — Self-Taught Full Stack Developer from Mexico

The story of a self-taught developer: from dropping out of school to landing a full stack role. Education, bootcamp, burnout, and what it really takes to break into tech.

Created: Sun Sep 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Problems I Solved Building a Portfolio with Astro, Svelte, and React

Real challenges I faced building a multi-framework portfolio: Astro setup, i18n routing, Svelte + React integration, and Vercel deployment. How I solved each one.

Created: Mon Aug 26 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Using Astro, React, and Svelte Together in One Project

Why and how I combined Astro, React, and Svelte in a single portfolio project — client directives, hydration strategies, and the real benefits of mixing frameworks.

Created: Sun Aug 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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