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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "My Internship Journey with Recursive Zero Pvt. Ltd" |
| 3 | +description: "A transformative internship experience that shaped my frontend development career" |
| 4 | +image: "/assets/images/blog/blog-4.png" |
| 5 | +publishDate: "18 July 2025" |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +## **From Student to Developer: My Internship Experience** |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +- I am **Prakash Raj**, an enthusiastic web developer pursuing B.Tech in Data Science & AI from The **ICFAI University, Jaipur**. |
| 11 | +Over the past few months, I had the incredible opportunity to intern as a Frontend Developer at **Recursive Zero Pvt. Ltd**, where I embarked on a transformative journey of learning and growth. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +- This internship was not just about coding—it was a comprehensive exploration of modern frontend technologies, corporate working culture, and professional development practices. |
| 14 | +Under the exceptional guidance of **Mr. Keshav Mohta**, I discovered the true essence of frontend engineering. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +--- |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +## What I Learned 🧠 |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +### Frontend Technologies |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +- **Astro Framework**: Mastered building fast, SEO-friendly static sites with component-based architecture |
| 23 | +- **TypeScript**: Developed expertise in type-safe programming and early bug detection |
| 24 | +- **JavaScript (ES6+)**: Enhanced skills in modern JavaScript features and DOM manipulation |
| 25 | +- **Responsive Design**: Learned to create mobile-first, accessible web interfaces |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +### Team's Working Culture |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +- **Professional Communication**: Learned effective communication in corporate environments |
| 30 | +- **Team Collaboration**: Experienced working in cross-functional teams with UI Engineer and UX Engineer |
| 31 | +- **Code Reviews**: Participated in peer code reviews and learned to give/receive constructive feedback |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +### Git & Version Control Mastery |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +- **Git Workflows**: Mastered branching strategies, merging, and conflict resolution |
| 36 | +- **Collaborative Development**: Learned to work with multiple developers on the same codebase |
| 37 | +- **Version Control Best Practices**: Understanding commit messages, pull requests, and code history management |
| 38 | +- **Repository Management**: Gained experience with GitHub workflows and project organization |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +### VS Code - The Developer's Best Friend |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +- **Extensions & Productivity**: Discovered powerful extensions that transformed my coding experience |
| 43 | +- **Debugging Tools**: Learned to use integrated debugging features for efficient troubleshooting |
| 44 | +- **Workspace Management**: Organized projects efficiently with workspace settings and configurations |
| 45 | +- **Snippets & Shortcuts**: Created custom snippets and learned keyboard shortcuts for faster development |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +--- |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +## Projects I Worked On at **`parixan.xyz`** |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +### Draw Page 🎨 |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +- Created an interactive drawing interface with smooth user interaction |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- Implemented a feature to draw images corresponding to each letter, along with audio playback of the letter |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +### Capital Page 🏛️ |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +- Refactored an educational page showcasing the states and union territories of India with their capitals |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +- Integrated a responsive design for both mobile and desktop users |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +### Gallery Page 🖼️ |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +- Developed a visually appealing image gallery to display images corresponding to letters of the alphabet |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +- Refactored the slider feature and added keyboard interaction support |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +- Introduced 3 viewing modes: Queue, Stack, and Slider for enhanced user experience |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +### Stories Page 📚 |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +- Created a story section where kids can read stories across various categories |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +### About Us Page 👥 |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +- Designed a professional page to showcase the developer and team information |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +### Splash Feature ✨ |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +- Developed a mobile-optimized splash screen for parixan.xyz |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +--- |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +## Key Takeaways 💡 |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +- **Frontend is an Art**: Every pixel, animation, and interaction contributes to user experience |
| 88 | +- **Collaboration is Key**: Working with teammates taught me the importance of clear communication and shared goals |
| 89 | +- **Tools Make the Difference**: VS Code extensions and Git workflows significantly improved my productivity |
| 90 | +- **Continuous Learning**: The tech industry evolves rapidly, and staying updated is crucial for success |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +--- |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +## Gratitude & Reflection 🙌 |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +- This internship has been a life-changing experience that extended far beyond technical skills. I learned about professional work culture, effective communication, and the importance of mentorship in career growth. |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +- Working on **parixan.xyz** gave me hands-on experience with real-world projects and taught me how to deliver quality code under deadlines while maintaining high standards. |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +- I am immensely grateful to my mentor, **Mr. Keshav Mohta**, his exceptional expertise in frontend technologies helped me understand complex concepts with ease. |
| 101 | +The way he shared his knowledge and encouraged us to explore new ideas truly made this internship unforgettable. |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +--- |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +## Looking Forward 🚀 |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +This internship has solidified my passion for frontend development and opened doors to new possibilities. I'm excited to apply these skills in future projects and continue growing as a developer. |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | +The combination of technical knowledge, corporate exposure, and mentorship I received has prepared me well for the next phase of my career journey. |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +**Special Thanks**: Mr. Keshav Mohta and my team member for making this journey memorable and enriching! 🙏 |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +**Thank you for reading!** |
| 114 | + |
| 115 | +--- |
| 116 | +> *"The best way to learn is by implementing your knowledge in real-world projects."* |
| 117 | +--- |
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