Jake, a passionate software developer, had spent years mastering web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but his curiosity about mobile app development led him to discover React Native. This framework, promising a single codebase for both Android and iOS apps, immediately intrigued him. Determined to learn, Jake jumped into online tutorials, official documentation, and built small demo apps, starting with a simple to-do list app.
Initially, he found the learning curve steep. Concepts like JSX, native modules, and mobile navigation were new, but he pushed through, eager to unlock React Native's full potential. As he improved, Jake realized that mastering React Native was more than just coding; it required a deep understanding of app architecture, performance optimization, and managing platform-specific code.
Jake's breakthrough came when he secured a freelance project to develop an e-commerce app using React Native. It was his first real test-building an app that needed smooth animations, third-party integrations, and a great user experience on both platforms. After months of dedication, the app was launched, and the client was thrilled with the results.
With this success, Jake's reputation grew, and more clients sought his React Native expertise. From contributing to open-source projects to consulting on larger apps, Jake's journey to becoming a React Native expert had transformed his career. What started as curiosity turned into a full-fledged skill set, allowing him to build cross-platform apps with confidence and precision.
Writing a memoir at only fifteen years old has taught me a lot. Giving me the time to reflect on the lessons I learned the hard way and the mistakes I've made thus far. I learned, if there is at least two sides to every story, there is at least two sides to every person. What could be a smile is a broken heart in a deeper reality. We all live in a society where nothing is as it seems, the people being more complex and astonishing than the countless novels we read. And in a world ruled by tragedies, we are the survivors. Getting through our own history, more important to us then what we read in school. We take our story one page at a time, word by word because in the end, it will all be worth it.
I dedicate this memoir to the people who have been with me on my journey of self discovery, even if only in spirit.
Mom- Who has made non stop sacrifices to ensure my happiness and well being. Nothing would be possible without you!
Grandma- Who has inspired me and made a huge influence to the person I am now and who I'll be in the future.
Callie- My own personal slave, illustrator, editor and full time best friend. You know I love you <3
Ariana Grande- My celebrity inspiration, showing me that it's ok to "love who you love, no one can judge, follow your heart and don't give up", getting me through the long and lonely nights. Be sure to buy her new album "Moonlight", hopefully to be released this year and her new fragrance "Ari" in accordance to the "Be You" campaign.
Adam Young (Of Owl City)- My first artist I listened to, your songs make me think of the past and the new adventures to come.
Sam Tsui- The album "Make it up" taught me to not be scared of not knowing what's going to happen next. Being young and naive Isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it brings way to new experiences, to be vulnerable and crying doesn't make you any less of a person. That we're all human and it's ok to embrace it.