> Hello, I'm

Johnn Brachuz A. Manda

// You can call me Brax

I'm a Web Developer Full-Stack Web Developer Computer Engineer Software Engineer

Full-stack developer with an eye for detail. I build web apps that are intentional, polished, and ready to solve real problems.

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>> About Me

Get to know me

Web development clicked for me during my third year of Computer Engineering in a Software Design course. I loved that I could build anything, so I taught myself the practical side beyond what school offered.

I completed a 240-hour college internship at Cauld and Clark IT Solutions, where I maintained inventory systems and built an IT ticketing platform. After graduating in 2025, I joined a proper internship for another three months. But I eventually realized I was stacking frameworks without solid fundamentals, so I stepped back and enrolled in Uplift Code Camp to master the basics properly.

I've built with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB - including a school management system for my program chair - but now I'm rebuilding from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript upward to make sure every layer is solid.

>> Skills & Technologies

HTML5 HTML5
CSS3 CSS3
JavaScript JavaScript
React React
Node.js Node.js
Git Git
MongoDB MongoDB
Python Python

>> Projects

School-based Management System Preview

School-based Management System

A full-stack school management platform featuring role-based dashboards for admins, teachers, students, and parents. Built with Next.js 15, Clerk Auth, and Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL. Includes class scheduling, attendance tracking, grade management, and real-time announcements.

React To-Do List Preview

React To-Do List App

A modern task management app built with Vite and React. Features include add, edit, delete, and mark tasks as complete with persistent local storage. Clean UI with responsive design and smooth animations.

Simon Game Preview

Simon Game

A classic memory game recreated with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features progressive difficulty, sound effects, visual feedback, and high score tracking. No frameworks - just pure DOM manipulation.

Vanilla To-Do List Preview

Vanilla To-Do List App

A lightweight task manager built without any frameworks. Demonstrates core JavaScript skills including DOM manipulation, event handling, and localStorage for data persistence. Mobile-responsive design.

WordScript Preview

WordScript - CLI Wordle Game

A terminal-based Wordle clone built with pure JavaScript. Features colored feedback for correct/misplaced letters, 6 attempts per game, and a curated word list. Perfect for practicing Node.js and CLI development.

>> Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.

>> Blog

Why I Got Dropped From My First Dev Job (And Why It Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me)

November 2025

Three months into my first real developer job, I got let go...

CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Which (With Real Projects)

November 2025

As a web developer, I've spent countless hours debating whether to use CSS Grid or Flexbox for various layouts...