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ZFordDev/README.md

Zachary Ford

App Developer • Practical Engineering

zford.dev

I’m an app developer based in Queensland, Australia, focused on building clean, stable, and intentionally crafted software. After years of coding privately, I’m now taking my best work public — sharing polished tools, clear documentation, and practical engineering approaches.


What I Build

Desktop Apps

NestKey • SnapDock

Systems & Concepts

TitanIX (early research)

Tools

Small utilities, prototypes, and workflow helpers


Current Focus

  • Publishing polished, stable portfolio projects
  • Improving documentation and repo hygiene
  • Preparing for cybersecurity / software engineering roles
  • Exploring OS‑level concepts through TitanIX
  • Building practical tools for everyday workflows

Featured Projects

NestKey — Offline Password Vault

A minimalist, encrypted password manager built with Electron.
Local‑only storage, PIN‑based encryption, and a clean UI.
➡️ https://github.com/ZFordDev/NestKey

SnapDock — Markdown Reader with File‑Tree Dock

A clean, modern Markdown reader designed for documentation and technical writing.

333 ZiaStudio — Local AI Workspace (Early Work) A lightweight, privacy‑first environment for experimenting with local AI workflows. (Currently in active development)


Tech I Work With

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • Rust
  • Bash
  • HTML/CSS

Domains

  • Full‑Stack Development
  • Desktop App Development
  • DevOps & Automation
  • Encryption & Security Concepts
  • Distributed Systems (early research)
  • UI/UX & Frontend Architecture

What I'm Working Toward

I’m building toward roles in software engineering, with a focus on:

  • strong documentation
  • clean, maintainable architecture
  • privacy‑first design
  • practical, stable engineering
  • security‑minded development practices

Connect With Me


Building in public • Learning in the open

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  1. SnapDock SnapDock Public

    The lightweight, fast Markdown editor. Built on Electron

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