About

Hello, this is Mr. Zhu, you can also call me Mengxi or Hikaru.

And I am a cute (large-sized) boy~~~

I was born in 2010 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. In 2014, I encountered my first computer and began to gradually learn about computing. In 2018, I started learning programming, and in 2021, I began participating in related competitions.

I am mainly active on international social media and GitHub, contributing to some open-source projects. My development work primarily focuses on web development.

Currently, I work at Zhuhai LightXi Cloud Technology Co., Ltd. Previously, I provided software maintenance and operations for HaoduStudio (the software was handed over to Okii around June 2023).

Skills

Honestly, as someone still young, I don't have many practical skills yet. But let me briefly introduce:

Backend Development

Most of my projects use Python as the main backend language. I've been learning Python for quite some time, gaining rich programming experience and debugging skills. I often use Python + Flask to create small programming projects.

Flask provides a very clear URL routing system and comprehensive plugins, allowing me to quickly develop a page. Thanks to Python's strong community ecosystem, I can efficiently handle database operations (MySQL). I highly recommend Python as a beginner's language. However, if you need to participate in algorithm competitions, I suggest learning C++ as it is widely used in such contests.

Frontend Development

Currently, I have some experience in React development. My personal frontend style leans towards Ant Design by Ant Group, which is very convenient and visually appealing. My second choice is TDesign by Tencent Group and Shadcn.

Operations

As a firm advocate of cloud services, I always choose public cloud services like cloud servers and cloud databases. The advantages include adjustable performance configurations, frequent updates, high SLA availability, and disaster recovery options. However, the downside is the relatively low cost-effectiveness (even with discounts). I once considered migrating servers locally but quickly abandoned the idea due to limitations like public IP and DDNS.

I deployed my first website in 2020. Over more than four years of operation, I learned a lot about server operations, including security and backup methods. My servers have also faced numerous attacks, teaching me temporary measures to counter cyberattacks and mitigation strategies. Currently, I use TencentCloud EdgeOne for platform-level protection, along with strict server security throttling measures and several other cloud servers for traffic load balancing.

Looking Ahead

In the coming years, I will continue to improve my skills. I plan to take the high school entrance exam in 2026, aiming to get into an ideal high school. Getting into a good high school and university to learn more about computer science is one of my life goals. Let's keep moving forward towards the sunshine!

Tools

Current support tools as follow:

Social Networks

Feel free to contact me anytime via the following contact information!

About My Blog

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