Hello, I am

Joel Franklin

Aspiring Full Stack Developer

React, Node.js, Express, MySQL, Java

I'm someone who loves learning, not just about technology, but everything around me. I believe there's always something new to discover, a different perspective to explore, or an idea worth learning from. My curiosity keeps me exploring, thinking differently, and growing every day. Thanks for stopping by and taking a little time to know me!✨

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About Me

I'm someone who believes that learning has no boundaries. My curiosity goes beyond computer science — I enjoy exploring new ideas, understanding different perspectives, and discovering something new from everyday experiences. For me, every experience is an opportunity to learn something valuable.

My interest in technology led me into software development, where I enjoy building applications, solving problems, and understanding how things work behind the scenes. I like experimenting with new technologies, breaking down complex problems, and finding better ways to turn ideas into practical solutions.

Beyond coding, I enjoy exploring things that challenge my thinking and help me see the world differently. I believe growth comes from staying curious, being open to new experiences, and never being afraid to start learning something from scratch.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Government College of Engineering, Thanjavur

Graduation year: [2025]

Tech Stack

The technologies I use to build, experiment, solve problems, and turn ideas into working applications.

01-Frontend Development

HTML CSS JavaScript React Bootstrap

02-Backend and Database

Node.js Express MySQL JWT REST APIs

03-Automation and AI

n8n Gemini API Telegram Bot

04-Programming Language

Java

Mini Projects

Smaller projects where I practised the basics.

Discord Home Page UI

A responsive clone of the Discord landing page built with only HTML and CSS, with scroll animations and a mobile-friendly layout.

Tech: Html, Css

College Website

A responsive college website that showcase academic programs, campus information, departments, and college facilities.

Tech: Html, Css, JavaScript

ChronoFlow — Digital Clock & Timer

A sleek digital clock with a countdown timer, fullscreen mode, and customizable themes.

Tech: Html, CSS, JavaScript

DueDay Mailer

DueDay Mailer is a simple web app that helps you remember your tasks.

Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, n8n, Webhooks, Automation

Employee Management System

simple admin dashboard built with React. Add employees with their department, role and salary, then edit or delete them

Tech: React

Main Projects

Where I go beyond CRUD.

Course Feedback Management System - 2024

A React web app where students watch module videos and submit feedback, while admins track registered users, course enrolments and feedback.

Tech: React, Redux, React-Bootstrap

Finance Tracker

Personal Finance Platform to can manage multiple accounts, record income and expenses, set a monthly budget, and scan receipts with Google Gemini to auto-fill transactions.

Tech: React, Node.js, Express, Clerk(auth), MySql

Promptly — AI Chat Assistant

An AI-powered personal assistant designed to automate everyday tasks, manage schedules, and deliver intelligent conversations through connected services.

Status: In development

Tech: React, Node.js, Express, MySQL, n8n,JWT, Gemini API,

Blogs

Bcrypt Password Hashing

What really happens behind bcrypt.hash(password, 10)? I explored salts, Blowfish, password verification, and tested how the cost factor changes hashing time on my own laptop.

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Turning an Old Laptop into a Server

Turning my old laptop into a server wasn’t easy. I’ll share the setup challenges, troubleshooting, and how I finally got my full-stack AI chatbot running on it.

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