Riley RedfernThe Algorithm ProblemThe lore around algorithms as a new Bootcamp attendee made them seem like the ‘final boss’ of learning to code. I remember people…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Riley RedfernThe Popcorn Effect 🍿Everyone who has been through the process of job searching knows that it is the single most draining part of making a career change…Aug 9, 20211Aug 9, 20211
Riley RedfernJavascript, Round TwoJust when I thought coding couldn’t get more challenging, I had to face the reality of tucking my tail and re-taking a unit in the…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Riley RedfernThe One-Year MarkToday was a really challenging day. Facing the reality of a year on unemployment, without purpose or use, for someone like me who loves to…Mar 15, 20212Mar 15, 20212
Riley RedfernThe Peaks of JavaScriptMy experience with JavaScript and the assigned project felt similar to climbing a mountain for many reasons.Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Riley RedfernRails Gets Spooky Part 2One could argue that the scariest part of learning to code is getting accustomed to doing it while someone else is watching. Sitting alone…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
Riley RedfernRails Gets Spooky PaOne of the biggest challenges of this unit, (really though) was fielding the question from curious friends and family members, “What is…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
Riley RedfernSinatraPhase 2 brought me the opportunity to learn the Sinatra framework, how it works with ActiveRecord, and understanding the basics of MVC…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Riley RedfernHarry Potter and the CLI ProjectCunning, magic, and a minor crisis.Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
Riley RedfernPatisserie to CodeMost people spend their entire lives not knowing what their passion is. I was lucky enough to nail it on the first try. Where I wasn’t…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020