Well, here we are! Not only is today the final day of the challenge, but (drumroll, please) it’s also the anniversary of when I threw myself headfirst into the deep end of the software industry and became a developer. Technically speaking, it’s tomorrow when the clock hits midnight on the 15th, but hey, details, right? Anyway, that’s not important.

It hasn’t all been sunshine and rainbows this past year, though. I was genuinely floored by how ridiculously vast and complicated this field is. Every time I think I’ve cracked one thing, there’s something else waiting to knock me off my feet. Throw in some life curveballs for good measure, and there have been moments where I’ve seriously questioned whether I’m cut out for this. I’ve had to keep reminding myself of the “why” that keeps me hanging on (other than sheer stubbornness).

But despite the rough patches, I’ve been lucky enough to meet some fantastic people along the way.

Shoutout to the other three fantastics (yes, this is a Fantastic Four reference, and in this case, I’m Chris Evans) who participated in this challenge with me.

Danny, the leader of the gang, who is indeed guilty of missing the deadline to sign us up for the group competition, is the kind of guy who’s always got a solution up his sleeve and a joke to lighten the mood. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and never hesitates to share what he knows while also being a great listener. He jokingly calls himself “Superman,” and honestly, some days, it feels pretty accurate!

Steve, who’s always 100% dedicated to finding the right solution. He’s got this knack for powering through problems, even when things get tough, and his energy tends to rub off on everyone else. If there’s ever a moment when you need someone reliable, Steve’s the guy!

Hitomi, a total whiz when it comes to CSS and UI/UX. She’s got an eye for design and an awesome ability to bring creativity to every project. She’s always happy to help out and somehow manages to make everything she touches look amazing!

A moment to recognize some incredible people who have been pivotal in my journey, but unable to make it this time around:

Emma, the detail-oriented code review specialist, joined the office around the same time I did. A fantastic comrade on a mission to save the world, she even took off to New Zealand during this adventure! Her insightful questions always push me to dig deeper into my resources, making her a true inspiration on our team. Think of her as the Hermione of our crew—Emma Watson, meet your namesake!

Parker, a genuine hero who walks his own path. He’s always coming up with innovative ideas and perspectives that have taught me a great deal—not just about work, but about life itself. Sorry, Peter Parker, but this spotlight belongs to Peter Cheng!

Eva, my mentor from the early days. She’s been incredibly patient, helping me settle into the team and guiding me through all the nitty-gritty details. Honestly, she’s like our friendly neighborhood, not Spider-Man, but Eva Lin!

This journey’s been anything but smooth, but it’s been worth every bump in the road. Taking part in this challenge was a huge deal for me, even if it looked like just another step to everyone else. I never thought I’d actually break into tech, let alone be writing code and sharing articles about it!

But hey, the TypeScript challenge isn’t over, and neither is my journey as a developer. Just like these articles (which probably still need tweaking), I’m a work in progress. I’ve got so much more to learn, and I’m not where I want to be yet—not by a long shot. Better time management, better planning, following the roadmap—I’ve got some serious leveling up to do. But I’ll get there, and I’ll keep adjusting my path as I go, because this is what I signed up for: becoming a problem-solver.

I’m taking a short break, but fret not — just like Arnold promised: "I’ll be back." Actually, scratch that — I’m not planning on going anywhere.

Season 2, Episode 1 is kicking off right now — I'll be right back after a short commercial break! Adiós!

來到了最後一天，想說的話很多，但不知道從哪裡開始。原來頒獎典禮的得獎感言真的要提前寫好。得獎了嗎？或許沒有，但今天是個非常重要的里程碑，不僅是30天完賽堅持的證明，也是成為工程師一周年的紀念。雖然嚴格來說是今晚/明天零點，但誰在乎這些細節呢？我。

12個月、52週、365天、8760小時、525600分鐘、31536000秒，這些客觀的數據無法真實地描繪心中的複雜情緒。對過往的留戀與懷念，對現在的未知感到惶恐和迷惑，還有對未來的興奮與期待，這一切讓人感到既頭疼又振奮。

過去的一年真是一場旋風，充滿了高低起伏。每當以為自己掌握了一些東西，總會在人生的一些面向出現新的挑戰，或在工作上撞牆落入低潮，不禁產生懷疑自己是否真的適合這份工作。不過，這一路走來，很幸運遇到了許多了不起的人，讓這段旅程變得意義非凡。

特別感謝這次挑戰的隊友們：Danny，我們的解決方案高手和幽默大師；Steve，可靠的動力源；以及Hitomi，對CSS和設計有獨特眼光的專家。每個人都為這次挑戰帶來了自己的光芒。

還想向一些無法共襄盛舉的人們感謝：Emma，同時間進場的夥伴 - 細節精靈，真正的啟發者；Parker，創新的前衛思想大師，教會我許多人生道理和工作上的態度；以及Eva，耐心導師，幫助我度過了早期的挑戰。

這段旅程並不平坦，但每一個波折都是值得的。TypeScript的挑戰還沒有結束，工程師之路也不會停下來。持續進步，學習成長，通過更好的時間管理和計劃，成為更強大全面的開發者。謝謝一路支持鼓勵，沒有你們，沒有踏出這一步的我。

休息一下，廣告之後 Season 2 馬上回來！Peace out!