Posts tagged with "dev"
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Lets get technical... and hormonal?!
How I finally understood the value of testing (thanks, Martin Fowler), embraced my inner autumn energy, and refactored a messy component with joy and confidence.
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Why I Let Go of Backlog Buddy (and Built Backlog Explorer Instead)
Backlog Buddy started as a bootcamp project to help me track my game backlog — and understand why I kept buying games I wasn’t playing. But over time, it became something deeper. This is the story of how it evolved into Backlog Explorer.
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Sunset Stories: Interconnections in a Tiny PICO-8 Game
A behind-the-scenes look at building Sunset Stories — a narrative microgame where cozy tasks ripple through a connected world.
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Reflections on My First Dev Role
Reflections on my first dev role at a startup, and what I’ve learned along the way.
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From Spielberg’s A.I. to Fast.ai: My Personal Deep Dive into AI
My fascination with AI began with Spielberg’s A.I., and now I’m diving into deep learning with fast.ai. From fun experiments to learning the importance of quality data, these first weeks have been a mix of excitement and frustration. It’s a challenging journey, but I’m embracing the process—just like the machines I’m training.
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The Coding Adventure: Building My Blog Step by Step
Building my blog from scratch wasn’t the easiest choice, but it’s been worth the learning curve. From tackling React’s single-page quirks to diving into SQL with Supabase, each challenge taught me something new. This is my journey of navigating technical hurdles while balancing life as a mom.
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Why My Move to France Put My Coding Journey on Hold (And How I’m Reclaiming It)
After moving to France, I put my coding journey on hold to focus on motherhood. For months, I worried that my skills were slipping away, but a surprise LinkedIn message changed everything. That unexpected project pushed me back into coding and reminded me that I had the skills all along.
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Recreating Pong in Godot
My devlog walking through how I rebuilt Pong in Godot.
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Classes and IDs Made Easy!
Classes act like labels, making styling uniform across multiple elements, while IDs provide unique, standout styles for individual page elements.
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My Bootcamp Learning Plan
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Reflections on Core Learning
This post is a reflection on the Core portion of the Bootcamp Foundations program. It delves into the complexities of self-belief, the quest for validation, and the challenge of maintaining a growth mindset.
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The Art of Problem Solving
This post is a reflection on the Core portion of the Bootcamp Foundations program. It delves into the complexities of self-belief, the quest for validation, and the challenge of maintaining a growth mindset.
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Unlocking the Potential of Your Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Growth Mindset
Today, let's embark on an intriguing journey into the inner workings of our brain. We're about to explore the captivating concepts of neuroplasticity and the growth mindset, which hold the keys to unleashing our full potential in the world of development.
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Strengthening Wellbeing with Te Whare Tapa Whā
Welcome back to my blog, where we continue our journey toward holistic wellbeing using Te Whare Tapa Whā, a model that emphasizes the four dimensions of health developed by Tā Mason Durie in 1984.
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Understanding JavaScript: A Non-Technical Guide
JavaScript is a crucial part of the web experience, powering interactive and dynamic web pages. But what exactly is JavaScript, and how does it work together with HTML and CSS?
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The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Understanding EQ vs IQ
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My First Week at Coding Bootcamp
My first week at the coding bootcamp marked the beginning of an exciting journey filled with learning, personal growth, and self-reflection.
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How My Identity and Values Shape My Learning Journey
These reflections highlight the influence of culture and personal experiences on my values and identity.