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Project Date: 2022-12-22

WEBSTACKS 3D COVER LETTER

Because the tech-job market was hurting, and I am a self-taught developer, I decided to build something to help me stand out. In just 23 days, I built a 3D web experience dedicated to a company whom I really wanted to work for (Webstacks). I used all of their favorite tech, posted it to LinkedIn, submitted it along with my job application, and crossed my fingers.

Goal

Think out of the box to land a career role. Use this project to impress the team at Webstacks and ultimately earn a job as a React Engineer. In the process, I'd enjoy getting more experience with headless CMS.

Project Features

  • Webstack's design elements, methodology, and job description expanded upon to illustrate how I'd fit in

  • React for extensible components & state management

  • Next.js for static rendering & SEO friendliness

  • DatoCMS for headless content hydration

  • GraphQL for backend communication

  • Vercel for cloud-based hosting

  • React-Three/Fiber for unique 3D experience

  • Sass for CSS management

  • Handmade 3D .gltf models

  • Easter egg in console.log() 😉

Outcome

Time will tell! As of today, Dec. 27, 2022, I'm still in the throes of the career search. I've always known that I'll bring my all to the table wherever I end up. Now I'm glad to have made a project that I believe communicates this well.