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Chin
Guan Xue.

Building things, one line at a time.

Developer-in-progress based in Malaysia. I write code, share what I learn, and am actively looking for opportunities in software development and coding.

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JavaScript Python PHP React Node.js SQL HTML/CSS Git REST APIs
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about me

Hi, I am Chin Guan Xue — a tech enthusiast and aspiring developer based in Malaysia. I enjoy building practical tools, exploring new frameworks, and writing about what I learn along the way.

I am currently seeking junior developer roles, internships, or freelance coding work. I am open to remote opportunities and always excited to work on meaningful projects with good teams.

tech stack

JavaScript Python PHP React Node.js MySQL HTML CSS Git REST APIs VS Code Linux

what I build

Frontend interfaces, backend APIs, CLI tools, and web apps that solve real problems.

what I am learning

Data structures, algorithms, system design, and modern web frameworks.

what I write

Coding tips, project breakdowns, tool reviews, and honest dev learnings.

looking for

Junior dev roles, internships, or freelance coding work. Remote welcome.

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latest posts

JavaScript

Understanding async/await without losing your mind

A beginner-friendly breakdown of how asynchronous code actually works in JavaScript and why it makes your life easier.

April 2025 5 min read
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Career

From zero to first pull request: what I learned

The things nobody tells you about contributing to a real codebase for the first time — and how to get through it.

March 2025 4 min read
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Tools

My developer setup in 2025

The tools, extensions, and workflows that actually make a difference in my day-to-day coding life.

February 2025 3 min read
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portfolio

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Personal Finance Tracker

A web app to log daily expenses and visualize spending habits with interactive charts and category breakdowns.

React Node.js MongoDB Chart.js
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Weather CLI Tool

A command-line tool that fetches real-time weather for any city using a public API and displays it cleanly in the terminal.

Python REST API Click
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Task Manager API

A RESTful API for task management with user authentication, CRUD operations, and deadline notifications.

PHP MySQL JWT Postman
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chinguanxue.my (this site)

Built this personal blog and portfolio from scratch using HTML, CSS, and PHP. No frameworks, just clean fundamentals.

HTML CSS PHP
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get in touch

Whether you have a role, a project, or just want to connect — I would love to hear from you. I am currently open to junior developer positions and freelance coding work.