SO...WHAT BRINGSYOU HERE?
I built this space so we can skip the formalities. Just pick what you need.
hello there!About / John Manuel
I build across
the whole product.
I'm a Fullstack Developer who enjoys turning rough ideas into clear interfaces, dependable APIs, and maintainable systems.
I earned my BS in Computer Science from the University of Caloocan City. Away from the editor, I'm usually exploring indie games and the small teams behind them.
01 — Toolkit
Working set
Languages
Backend
Frontend
Database
Tools
02 — Journey
Learning by building
Select a chapter for the details.
Currently building and supporting systems with a stronger focus on dependable workflows, maintainable architecture, and practical business impact.
PHP · Laravel · Angular · React · MySQL · Docker · BitBucket
Degree unlocked—a milestone built from years of learning, building, debugging, and trying again.
Continued the journey as a full-time developer, while I'm still continuing my studies and taking on deeper ownership of application features, fixes, and day-to-day product delivery.
PHP · Laravel · JavaScript · Bootstrap · MySQL
My first professional development experience, contributing across frontend and backend work while learning how real products move from requirements to release.
PHP · Laravel · JavaScript · Bootstrap · MySQL
The starting point of my Computer Science journey—and where curiosity began turning into things I could build.
Programming Fundamentals · Web Development · Databases
03 — GitHub pulse
A year of building
WHAT I'VE BUILT
a few quick choices, then I’ll take it from there.
What are we building?
Choose the closest match. We can refine the details later.
Let’s give your idea a shape.
Choose what feels closest. Your answer shapes the next question and builds your brief below.