Tagged "learning to code"
Using LLMs as a tool when learning to code
18 Oct 2024I’ve been using ChatGPT for a year and I’ve found it’s accelerated my progress. These are my tips on how to get the best out of LLMs to help you learn to code.
Notes from learning Typescript
25 Aug 2024Over the last few weeks I’ve been diving into learning TypeScript properly. These are my notes from that learning process.
Tips for reading code (for new developers)
16 Sep 2022One of the most important transitions new developers need to make is from working on their own projects to existing codebases within larger teams. Most often working as a developer involves extending and maintaining code that’s already been written.
Advice for learning how to code
04 May 2022When I was working in publishing I started learning to code by studying for 20 minutes each day. After about 18 months of doing this I did a bootcamp and got an apprenticeship in tech. This post gives some tips I have for anyone learning to code - especially alongside a full time job or other responsibilities.
5 Things I've Learnt as an Apprentice Software Developer
10 Mar 2022I’ve been working as an apprentice software developer for a couple of months now and there are some things that I’ve learnt that I wanted to share. I hope that the below is useful to you if you are thinking about becoming developers or graduating from a bootcamp and going into your first job.
Four Things I've Learnt So Far at Founders & Coders
23 Oct 2021It’s been a month since I started the full time course at Founders & Coders and it seems like a good time to talk about what I’ve been learning.
My journey to becoming a developer
09 Aug 2021I’ve worked in book publishing for eight years but I’ve loved it. I’ve won awards (which is really nice and slightly embarrassing) and I’ve worked on some beautiful books.
Why you should make a personal website
08 Jul 2021A personal website can be thought of as like your ‘home’ on the internet. It is a way to make yourself stand out from the competition. It helps you control your online presence and build a personal brand. It also makes it easier for potential employers to find you.