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title: About
description: Learn more about me, my background, and my passions. Discover what drives me as a software developer, IT instructor, and lifelong learner.
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Hi there! I'm Frank Borisjuk, a software developer from the north of Czechia. At 21, I've spent the last few years diving deep into code and technology, driven by a stubborn need to learn how things work and then build them myself.

## What I Do

By day (and often night), I'm a freelance full-stack developer working mostly in Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and Prisma. My skills also extend to Python, C# and some basics of C, Go and Rust, and whatever else a project calls for — I like exploring new technologies more than sticking to one stack out of habit.

I also teach web development and cybersecurity to teenagers at my old high school, which keeps me sharper than any tutorial ever could. Nothing exposes a shaky understanding like trying to explain it clearly.

Some things I've built or am building: [linkboard](https://github.com/HangerThem/linkboard) a linktree alternative — currently being rewritten; [lrc-audio-player](https://github.com/HangerThem/lrc-audio-player), a small but effective package for playing audio with synchronized lyrics; and [this blog](/) itself. There are a few other open-source projects scattered across my [GitHub](https://github.com/HangerThem), if you feel like digging.

I also run my own self-hosted infrastructure on a Hetzner VPS, because I like understanding every layer of what I ship, not just the parts a framework hides from me.

### Groups

I'm active in [gly.cz](https://gly.cz), a webring community I co-founded with my friend [Filip](https://blog.trnck.dev).

## My Passions

- **Reading** — I have a deep appreciation for anything with a compelling story and excellent writing. Tolkien remains a favorite, and I've been pulled into deep dives on mythology, theology, and obscure traditions ever since.
- **Video Games** — I lean toward rich narratives, like _Hollow Knight_, alongside relaxing builders like _Minecraft_, _Stardew Valley_, and _Terraria_. Not much of a BR or FPS person.
- **TTRPG** — A forever Dungeon Master at heart. World-building, storytelling, and the shared creative chaos of a good session are hard to beat. I'm not actively running a table right now, but I still enjoy reading new systems and stealing ideas for worlds I haven't built yet.
- **Programming** — Web development is my main craft, but I like poking at whatever's unfamiliar. Lately that's meant self-hosting, privacy tooling, and running my own Linux infrastructure end to end.

## Why This Blog?

I started this blog to share my journey, insights, and passions with others — whether that's technology, books, gaming, or the odd rabbit hole I've fallen into. Expect a mix of personal reflections and useful, practical information. Mostly, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.

## A Bit More About Me

My path into programming started with a love of learning and problem-solving, and that hasn't changed. In D&D, the joy comes from shared experience with friends and the thrill of building new worlds. I try to keep my days simple: a loose plan for what needs doing, then following my interests as they come.

Living in Czechia offers a solid blend of modern comfort and rich culture — a manageable size, good education and healthcare, and, of course, excellent beer.

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Feel free to look around, or reach out at [f.borisjuk@hangerthem.com](mailto:f.borisjuk@hangerthem.com) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/HangerThem).
