๐ Projects โ
Welcome to my digital playground! From first steps with HTML to building web applications from A to Z, here's a tour through the projects that keep me up at night (in a good way, I promise).
๐ก fairQ.app - Web platform for managing waiting lists โ
Motivation โ
Tired of intransparent and unfair waiting lists? Me too. That's why we started building fairQ as a capstone project at the Fullstack Web Development bootcamp at Constructor Acacdemy aiming to streamline waiting lists for organizations and applicants alike.
Technology Stack โ
- Backend: Django / Django Rest Framework
- Frontend: React / Tailwind
- Database: Postgres
- DevOps: Docker Compose / GitLab CI/CD
What I Learnt โ
Implementing a full-scale project from scratch taught me the nuances of Django and how to integrate a React frontend seamlessly.
Links โ
Visit fairq.app for more, or have a read on Constructor's blog post.
๐๏ธ 46north.ch - Outdoor blog โ
Motivation โ
My love for the outdoors needed an outlet. 46north.ch is where I document my hiking and skiing adventures, complete with stunning visuals and trail guides.
Technology Stack โ
- Frontend: Next.js / Tailwind / DaisyUI --> want to migrate to Astro
- CMS: Contentful --> want to migrate to Strapi CMS
- Hosting: Vercel
What I Learnt โ
How to integrate a headless CMS with a Next.js frontend and making it look good with Tailwind and DaisyUI.
Links โ
Find your next hike on 46north.ch. Or check out the git repo here
๐จโ๐ป Older Pet Projects โ
nearby โ
A simple tool to find the nearest public transport stop and the next train/tram/bus connection in Switzerland.
- Motivation: Ever been stranded looking for the next bus home? That's why I built nearby.
- Technology Stack: PHP
- What I learnt: Basic PHP scripting and consuming a REST API
- How It's Used Today: Though it's an older project, it's still functional and practical for those on-the-go.
- Link: https://nearby.alexandermuedespacher.ch/
๐ผ Freelance Projects โ
brennholz-bachtel.ch - Brennholz Bachtel โ
Website for a local firewood business and farm products run by my family.
- Motivation: My family needed a digital storefront, and who better to build it than their tech-savvy son? In the mean time, my brother took over the family business.
- Technology Stack: WordPress + WooCommerce
- What I learnt: Basics of e-commerce and WordPress customization.
- How It's Used Today: Actively helping my brother manage sales and showcase farm products (firewood and meat).
- Link: https://brennholz-bachtel.ch/
fgv-zo.ch - Familiengartenverein Zรผrich Ost โ
Web platform for the Familiengartenverein Zรผrich Ost, the association where I rent a garden plot.
- Motivation: I have a garden here, and the association needed somebody to take over the digital presence.
- Technology Stack: WordPress
- How It's Used Today: Actively used by current and future garden enthusiasts to stay updated and engaged.
- Link: https://fgv-zo.ch/
barberniederdorf.ch - Barber Niederdorf โ
A sleek website for my favorite barber in Zurich, Ibrahim.
- Motivation: Ibrahim is great with scissors but needed a hand online.
- Technology Stack: Static Site / GitLab Pages
- What I learnt: How to integrate Google MyBusiness API for real-time data like opening hours.
- How It's Used Today: Actively helping Ibrahim snip his way to success.
- Link: https://barberniederdorf.ch/
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