Sean Ellis
@Seanofthetech
Learning to program pushes me to grow, connects me with people who build each other up, and lets me create things that make life better for others.
I've seen a few 100Devs videos, and I've definitely reached the "Trough of Sorrow." My motivation has been replaced by the system that has brought me this far. I am grateful for progress even when I am not thrilled to practice.
I have been fortunate to be able to learn in my down time at work. Now that the job is picking up again, I'm back to the early bird grind. Had a successful 5 am session focusing on strengthening CSS. Hard to admit this: I miss JavaScript.
I am celebrating small wins. I completed the @Sololearn Introduction To JavaScript course. I use the platform to substitute doom scrolling while practicing spaced repetition. On to the next goal!
I've been doing my best to keep track of all the great advice I've been receiving lately, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to keep track of it all or revisit when I need those ideas. How do you keep track of all the advice you receive or lessons you've learned?
Some part of me is healing. I did not have a stellar day productivity-wise. However, I am not beating myself up with shame like I normally do. I just promised that it would not happen 2 days in a row.
I knew nothing about JavaScript a week ago. Today, I created a random password generator without any help from AI. Today is an awesome day.
I'm still in disbelief that I started learning JavaScript 6 days ago and I'm already writing small apps. Shoutout to @scrimba. They're the real deal.
The amount of code that breaks due to a missing closing bracket is too damn high! I will learn some day...
I really enjoy Python, but certain things were really difficult. I made something with basic html, css, and JavaScript that would have taken multiple imported libraries and hours of coding in Python. Use the right tool for the right job, I guess.
5 hour calls on Discord are wild. I am sad that I was only there for maybe 3 hours. CYC is really something special, and I am grateful for you all.
I'm truly grateful for the Python I learned before I started JavaScript this morning. Everything just makes more sense. It also helps that @scrimba explains the concepts much better than I've seen taught anywhere else.
I finished the HTML & CSS Fundamentals module on @scrimba today. Tomorrow: JavaScript. I am almost finished with HTML on @freeCodeCamp. I just need to work through accessibility. I like the jump first, ask later approach on Scrimba. Then I go back and get a deeper dive on fCC.
Had a new experience today: I woke up with an idea for an app. Well, 3 apps. I need to get my skills to match my ambition, but I am excited for what’s coming.
Out of town with the family this weekend, but I was still able to sneak into a corner of the hotel room for some practice. Finished my “Space Exploration” page on Scrimba and the Survey Form on freeCodeCamp.
If you aren’t in the Commit Your Code discord, you’re missing out. @DThompsonDev brought us to gem city with his talk today.
I had a weird win this morning. I overslept and didn’t have my usual 2 hours to study before work. By the time I was up, I had 30 minutes. Normally, I would have just skipped it and ‘try again tomorrow’. Today, I studied for 30 minutes. No more ‘all or nothing’ mindset.
I got off track with a side quest today. I blame @scrimba for letting me mess with Wikipedia CSS for giggles.
Followed @ossia advice. Played with @scrimba for my morning study session. Continued with @freeCodeCamp during downtime at work. I think they help each other nicely. Finished all the HTML today. Tomorrow is the start of my CSS journey.
$7,700! That's how much the @CommitYourCode conference raised for freeCodeCamp. 100% of these funds will go to teachers building FREE open source courses. CYC also raised $7,700 for St. Jude's and $7,700 for Operation Kindness. Thanks @DThompsonDev and all of you involved.❤️
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