I'm a computer science student and aspiring software engineer exploring core CS concepts through hands-on projects.
I’ve built modular CLI tools in Kotlin (e.g., Burrow) and designed a secure credential encryption console app in TypeScript (trick)—publishing it as an npm package that helps developers safely manage secrets across environments.
I also created BG Clock, a responsive board game timer, and Wildtrace Farm, a Python/Pygame idle farming game, which helped me practice clean architecture, documentation, and design patterns.
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As of December 2025, my personal portfolio is currently under construction and is scheduled to launch in May 1, 2026 on my Hare Forms.
| Project Name | Description | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jytsmart | Jytsmart (聚英通) was my very first project — a backend application built with PHP intended as a management system . I developed its core architecture and routing logic, laying the foundation for my subsequent work in web services and backend development. | Archived | Sep 2018 - Mar, 2020 |
| Wildtrace Farm | This was my capstone project for the OOPL course—the first game I ever created. It’s a pixel-style game inspired by Stardew Valley. | Archived | Nov 2023 |
| BG Clock | A responsive touchscreen clock application for board games like Chess and Go. Engineered a modular game core with a precise game loop and extensible trigger system for accurate timekeeping and flexible mode support. Features include customizable timers, sound alerts, and multi-mode gameplay. | Maintaining | Feb 2023 - Now |
| Node Gallery | A gallery project for a friend’s personal website. I refactored the codebase using TypeScript and Koa, and implemented a hash-based caching system along with automatic asset-scanning features. | Completed | Jun 2024 |
| stack-queue | Just a lightweight TypeScript library implemented Stack and Queue. | Maintaining | Jun 2022 - Now |
| Mazemouse | A C++-based project developed for a Micromouse competition at MIT. It implements maze-solving logic and a simulator for navigating mazes — I was responsible for the software side. | Archived | Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 |
| Hare Forms | My personal website. Hares build Forms instead of digging burrows like rabbits. | Developing | Sep 2024 - Now |
| trick | A console CLI tool for encrypting and decrypting credential files so you can safely store them in remote repositories. I built it using TypeScript — it enables developers to commit sensitive files (e.g. .env, API keys) safely by encrypting them with a passphrase, then decrypting them on the server when needed. |
Maintaining | Jul 2024 - Now |
| Hare Translate Server | A translation server project aimed at providing backend support for multilingual text, preparing content for translation and serving translated outputs. I implemented and maintained the server’s software stack — handling translation requests, routing logic, and overall backend infrastructure. | Developing | Nov 2025 - Now |
| Burrow | A Kotlin-based, terminal-focused CLI tool that provides a customizable, modular environment aimed at streamlining command-line workflows. I developed its core from the ground up, wrapping configuration, module-loading, and custom tooling into a lightweight home-base for development and daily use | Developing | May 2024 - Now |
| Neodocs | A documentation-oriented tool/project — developed to generate, manage, or serve documentation (or docs-related content) in a streamlined way. I built and maintained the backend and infrastructure, ensuring reliable docs generation and distribution. | Developing | Jul 2025 - Now |
- Currently learning:
- Neovim
- Machine Learning models (SVR, decision tree, ANN)
- LeetCode
- PostgreSQL
- Git (advanced commands)
- Currently working on
When I’m not writing code, I’m usually chasing goals in strategy, speed, or endurance:
- Men's 200m Sprint - 25.17 (Oct 19, 2025)
- Men's 400m Sprint - 1:00.24 (Oct 23, 2025)
- 6x6 Rubik's Cube - 2:04.57 mo3 (official)
- 7x7 Rubik's Cube - 2:41.63 mo3 (unofficial)
- Go (board game) - 3 Dan rank (unofficial)
🌐 Website: Hare Forms
📄 Resume: Latest PDF
💼 LinkedIn: James Chen
✉️ Email: [email protected]