About Me

Adam Drake

As a Staff Frontend Engineer at Chemify, I am deeply passionate about the quality of the web. I specialise in working with React, Redux, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Vite, AWS, Docker, and Vitest on a daily basis. I thrive on building React-based applications, designing robust front-end architectures, and developing efficient Backend APIs. Over the years, I've learned to love the process of coding and continuously strive for excellence.

Design fascinates me, and I find immense inspiration in encountering great designs. Although my design skills are not my strongest asset, my passion for it drives me to create software that lies at the intersection of design and engineering – ensuring that what I build looks good and functions seamlessly.

Balancing both creative and logical thinking has always been a part of who I am. I take pride in writing clean, elegant (occasionally), and efficient code. My journey to becoming a JavaScript developer was marked by determination; I vividly remember aspiring to this goal, writing it down, and sticking it on my wall. After five years of hard work, I finally achieved it.

In addition to coding, I thoroughly enjoy writing articles about the frontend world and software development in general. Sharing knowledge and insights with the community is something I find incredibly rewarding. It allows me to connect with fellow developers, contribute to the growth of the field, and continuously learn from others.

My love for software development traces back to my university days when I built my first website for my band. While I played bass guitar and music has always been a part of my life, I am more of an admirer than a practitioner of musical talent.

Also I don’t eat meat, I run and I watch films with my amazing wife and kids.

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