I'm Joel – a Brazilian software engineer focused on web development. You can find me online at:
- X: x.com/holyshtjoe
 - Mastodon: functional.cafe/@joel
 - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joeljuca
 - Website: joeljuca.com
 
Today I mostly build web apps – both front end and back end, as well as full-stack apps, using:
- Elixir and Phoenix for real-time systems
 - Ruby and Rails for traditional web apps
 - React and TypeScript for dynamic front-end apps
 - PostgreSQL and SQLite for relational data
 
In the past, I've built things with:
- Flash and ActionScript
 - PHP with MySQL, WordPress, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, and Drupal
 - JavaScript with Prototype, CoffeeScript, and AngularJS
 - Node.js with Express, Sails.js, Koa, Fastify, and NestJS
 
During my career, I've been very active in the Open Source – especially in communities. Currently, I am active in:
And I've also contributed in multiple roles to other communities like HoraExtraJP, GrudePB, and Drupal CE.





