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…2 min read·Aug 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…3 min read·Aug 9, 2021--1--1
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…2 min read·Apr 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…6 min read·Mar 15, 2021--1--1
Riley RedfernThe Peaks of JavaScriptMy experience with JavaScript and the assigned project felt similar to climbing a mountain for many reasons.3 min read·Feb 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…3 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Jan 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…2 min read·Dec 14, 2020----
Riley RedfernHarry Potter and the CLI ProjectCunning, magic, and a minor crisis.3 min read·Nov 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…2 min read·Oct 27, 2020----