Pinned~ Why I Decided to Study Software EngineeringHaving travelled many miles of varying paths throughout my lifetime, I find myself here at this very moment exploring a new avenue as a student in Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Program. It’s been several years since I’ve been a student, and I’ve gone through a variety of job positions since…Flatiron School3 min read
Published in JavaScript in Plain English·Apr 12, 2021How to Access React Environment Variables on NetlifyYou’ve just completed the development of your latest React application, and you’re all set to share it with the rest of the world. The only thing left standing in your way is deploying the application. There are dozens of ways to accomplish this, but this article will guide you on…React3 min read
Mar 31, 2021Finding the Light — My SE Bootcamp JourneyJust a little over a year ago, I filed for unemployment for the first time in my life as my company was forced to shut its doors in response to the global pandemic. As a Co-Founder, I had poured the last 5 years of my life into my company, and…Software Engineering6 min read
Mar 22, 2021Jomatrix — React, Redux, & Rails APIWe’ve made it to the final phase of Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Bootcamp Program, and boy did they save the best for last! The introduction of React & Redux to our development stack was a rather intimidating experience, but ultimately a rewarding one. It started off with a bit of…React5 min read
Feb 22, 2021Launch App — JavaScript + Rails APILaunch is a Project Management single-page application where users can build teams, keep track of assigned tasks, and communicate with other team members — all of which contribute to the eventual goal of getting ready to launch the project! Flatiron School’s Phase 4 section kicks off with the introduction of…Flatiron School7 min read
Jan 25, 2021Jomazon Prime — Ruby on RailsThe journey through Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Bootcamp Program continues with the introduction of Ruby on Rails - an incredible framework that streamlines the software development process one thousand percent. As a way to test out the new tools and knowledge that we’ve been given, I decided to model my…Ruby On Rails5 min read
Dec 12, 2020On the Shoulders of GiantsThe further along I get in Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Bootcamp, the more I am blown away by the world of programming. When our cohort was introduced to Object Relational Mapping (ORM) near the start of Phase 2, I was immediately impressed by the idea of translating classes into database…Flatiron School5 min read
Nov 14, 2020You’re an Object, Harry!I’m closing out my 4th week at Flatiron School’s Software Engineering Bootcamp Program, and much like Neo in the final act of The Matrix, I’m beginning to see the world around me as strings of Code… The concept of Object Orientation (OO) has expanded my understanding of the idea that…Flatiron School5 min read
