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Frank Smith III

Fullstack developer in Mahwah, NJ

Fullstack Academy - Mahwah - Brooklyn roots

Frank Smith III - Fullstack Academy student

I'm a fullstack developer in training at Fullstack Academy. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and now live in Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, where I balance coursework with daily practice and training.

Frank Smith III – Software Developer and Fitness Professional in Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ

Program

Fullstack Academy

Focus

JavaScript - HTML - CSS - React fundamentals

Location

Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey

Why I chose Fullstack Academy

I wanted a program that emphasizes JavaScript end to end and gives me space to build. Fullstack Academy's structure fits how I learn: clear foundations, hands-on projects, and a steady pace.

Coming from Brooklyn and living in Mahwah, I value straightforward teaching and practical outcomes. The curriculum lets me apply new concepts immediately to my own projects.

What I'm learning

  • Semantic HTML and modern CSS layouts
  • JavaScript fundamentals and clean functions
  • React basics and component thinking
  • Version control and collaborative workflow

Bootcamp preview

A quick look at what coding bootcamps cover-mirroring the structure I'm working through at Fullstack Academy with JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and project-based learning.

Balancing study and training

I split my weeks between coding sessions and training-jiu-jitsu, boxing, hiking, caving, and OCR prep. The discipline from the gym and trails carries over to how I debug, refactor, and finish features.

Next steps

As I progress, I-m building small applications, practicing API consumption, and refining UI structure so I can move confidently into fullstack roles in northern New Jersey and beyond.

See discipline in action

The photo stories show Spartan race grit, jiujitsu wins, and leadership mentorship that back how I learn and build at Fullstack Academy. Follow along on LinkedIn or freeCodeCamp for code updates.