Hello 👋 my name is
Kevin van der Heijden
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I'm a fullstack developer with experience in building efficient and user-friendly web applications using a variety of technologies such a ASP.NET, Next.JS, SvelteKit & Vue.JS. I also love to create Minecraft mods for other people to enjoy using Java.
About me
A closer look at my journey in IT
I am a software developer based in a small town near Eindhoven. My interests include fitness, running, and hiking, as well as gaming and programming. I am passionate about web development and have experience working on projects such as website development and Minecraft mods.
After completing my Mavo diploma in 2018, I pursued further education in ICT Management at ROC De Leijgraaf. Following this, I gained valuable experience working as a network administrator at TriNed B.V. during a gap year caused by the Covid pandemic. During this time, I deepened my understanding of networks and gained insight into the operations of an internet provider.
In addition to my professional experience, I am proficient in Java and have self-taught languages such as JavaScript, Python, CSS, and HTML. Seeking to expand my knowledge, I enrolled in the HBO-ICT program at Fontys in Eindhoven, where I focused on Object-Oriented Programming and gained familiarity with frameworks like ASP.NET Core, SvelteKit, and Nust.js.
Expertise
A list of my core skills & tools
Java
I have started my journey in programming with Java and have been using it for over 6 years now. At first, I stated learning Java to create Minecraft plugins, but I have since then expanded my knowledge to building Minecraft mods and web applications.
C#
In collage, I learned to use C# to create desktop and web applications. I have since then used C# to create a variety of applications. I mainly use C# to create backend services with ASP.NET and Entity Framework.
ASP.NET
In collage, I also learned to use ASP.NET to create web applications. I have since then used ASP.NET to create a variety of web applications. I mainly use ASP.NET to create backend services with Entity Framework as the ORM.
PHP
I have experience with PHP from a project called Pictrify. In this project, I created an API for the application using PHP.
JavaScript
I have experience with JavaScript from creating web applications with React / Next.JS and SvelteKit.
TypeScript
Although very similar to JavaScript, I have experience with TypeScript from creating web applications with React / Next.JS and SvelteKit. I prefer to use TypeScript over JavaScript because of the type safety, which makes it easier to work with JavaScript.
Next.JS
I have experience with Next.JS from creating web applications for school and this website. I prefer to use Next.JS over React because of the server-side rendering and the file-based routing.
Tailwind CSS
I use Tailwind CSS for all of my projects because it makes it easy to create responsive and good looking websites. I prefer to use Tailwind CSS over other CSS frameworks because of large community support and simplicity. Together with Tailwind CSS, I use DaisyUI to add more components to my projects.