Hi I'm Raphaella D'Alessandro 
const Raphaella = {
pronouns: 'she' | 'her',
location: 'London',
interests: [ 'reading', 'walking my dog', 'musical-theatre', 'gaming' ],
code: {
frontEnd: [ HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Bootstrap ],
backEnd: [ Ruby, Sinatra, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Git, Node, Express ],
testing: [ Jest, Cypress, Rspec, Capybara ],
},
}
My work background has been people facing roles that focus heavily on communication; whereas in my free time I prefer to do less talking, spending it reading, playing video games and seeing musical theatre shows. I explored lots of different roles since leaving college and took my favourite things from each of them when I left:
- creativity
- structure
- fast-paced work
- space for learning new things
I found all of this in software engineering. I chose coding because it's an outlet for creativity that I haven't found in previous roles, as well as being intellectually challenging. I love the problem solving aspect as it keeps me motivated and energetic.
| Name | Description | Tech/tools |
|---|---|---|
| OpenBook | An independent bookshop finder in London. | JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, API, Mapbox, Express, MongoDB Atlas, Jest, Cypress, ESLint, Heroku, Jade, Mongoose |
| Weather App | A webapp that lets users search for the current weather and forecast in cities around the world. | React.js, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, API |
| Bookmark Manager | System that lets users create, delete and update bookmarks with title and url. | Ruby, RSpec, Capybara, Sinatra, PostgreSQL, HTML |
| Dictionary App | A webapp that produces definitions, pronunciations, and images of a word when searched. | React.js, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, API |
