Hi I am Ebenezer Kouakou

An aspirant software engineer, passionate about learning [almost 😄] all things tech. My goal is to apply these skills to create tech solutions that positively influence people.

Latest Blog Post

Illustration showing an inheritance diagram

My Attempt At Explaining: Inheritance(Object-Oriented Programming)

Inheritance is one of the fundamental pillars of object-oriented programming. It is an important concept to master, in this post I attempt to explain it from its origins to its applications.

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Currently Learning

Diving deeper into Spring Boot for robust backend services and exploring software patterns.

Projects

What I have worked on...

OptiPrice - Grocery Price Aggregator Website

OptiPrice is a full-stack price aggregator website designed to help South Africans combat inflation by finding the cheapest groceries across major retailers: Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Shoprite.

Tech Stack:

Java 21 Spring Boot Typescript React PostgreSQL Playwright TanStack Query Tailwind

Code

ZipStore - Full Stack E-commerce Platform

Engineered an e-commerce website using Java Spring Boot REST API and a React frontend. Features include secure Stripe payment processing, stateless JWT authentication, and server-state caching with React Query.

Tech Stack:

Java 21 Spring Boot Typescript React TanStack Query PostgreSQL Redux Stripe Docker

Frontend Backend Demo

ResFinder - Student Accommodation Application

Lead developed ResFinder, a Java desktop app that helps students search for and find suitable accommodations.

Tech Stack:

Java Java Swing H2 Database

Code Demo

Client - Server Enrolment System

Developed a Java client server application that manages student enrollments. Students can register for courses, while administrators manage courses and students through CRUD operations.

Tech Stack:

Java Java Swing Apache Derby

Code

Skills

Languages

Java Python SQL JavaScript TypeScript HTML5 CSS3

Frontend

React TanStack Query Tailwind CSS Responsive Design

Backend

Spring Boot REST API Design MVC Architecture Hibernate/JPA JWT Authentication Data Modeling Web Scraping Concurrency Basics Maven

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL H2 Database Apache Derby Database Design

Testing & Automation

JUnit Playwright Unit Testing Integration Testing

Tools & DevOps

Git GitHub Docker CI/CD Basics Vercel Koyeb Figma Agile Collaboration

Software Engineering Concepts

Object-Oriented Programming Data Structures & Algorithms System Design Fundamentals Problem Solving

About Me

My journey into tech began when I realised that life is fleeting, and that one of the best ways to leave a lasting impact is by creating something that endures.

And what better way to leave a mark than through technology? Whether it's a website, an account, or a software, these systems will outlive us, and serve as a blueprint of who we were.

This realization sparked my love for software development. Since then, I've eagerly applied this enthusiasm to various projects where I've actively strengthened my technical skills and problem-solving capabilities. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy tackling new challenges head-on, and am committed to continuously learning.

When I'm not coding, I enjoy watching “One Piece”, and spending quality time with my friends and family.

Get In Touch

I'm open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!

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