Dec 9, 2021Hashes vs Arrays in RubySo I have been revisiting work I had done during my program. I thought today would be a good day to go over some basics for those who are just getting into programming. One of the first things you will learn when you just get into coding is the use…2 min read2 min read
Dec 2, 2021A Ruby on Rails Guide to Helper MethodsI’m back after a nice holiday week and a subject that I wanted to write about today is helper methods. I wrote about public v private methods two weeks ago and helper methods kept coming up during my research. …Ruby On Rails3 min readRuby On Rails3 min read
Nov 25, 2021What I am Thankful for ProfessionallyHappy Thanksgiving kids. I decided I would write a piece about what I am thankful for professionally this Thanksgiving. It has been a wild ride to get to where I am currently but this holiday has given me time to reflect on my personal and professional blessings. First thing I…3 min read3 min read
Nov 18, 2021Differences Between Public and Private in Ruby on RailsToday, I wanted to touch on public methods and private methods in Ruby on Rails. I was looking into other languages and I realized some have this but done in a bit different way. …Ruby On Rails3 min readRuby On Rails3 min read
Nov 11, 2021Basic Tips for Coding for BeginnersSo this week, a good friend of mine asked me how to get into software engineering. It isn’t as cut and dry as most other fields. If I wanted to become a nurse, I know I would need to go back to college. If I wanted to become a chef…3 min read3 min read
Nov 4, 2021Github BasicsHi friends. I am back to my old routine and I have been spending a lot of time reworking my old projects and it dawned on me that I am very fortunate to have a decent idea how to work with Github. For those who are new to software engineering…Github4 min readGithub4 min read
Oct 28, 2021Web Developer V. Software EngineerI am back from a brief hiatus. I have been on the road for a bit but I am back. I have missed the daily routines I have instilled since covid began. I try to write a blog a week while honing my skills. Today, I wanted to use this…Web Development2 min readWeb Development2 min read
Oct 17, 2021Wanting to Learn Data Structures and Algorithms? Here are Some Places to StartSo here I am. Still on the road on a much needed vacation. The first one I’ve taken since covid hit. I’ve been finding myself with more free time than I have had since I started my journey into the software engineering world. Through a lot of conversations with developers…Software Engineering2 min readSoftware Engineering2 min read
Oct 14, 2021Taking the Next Steps to Grow as a DeveloperSo here I am, on vacation but still trying to grow and learn. I had an amazing call this week while I was on the road in northern Arizona. I have a few service industry jobs and that can be taxing but it has it’s perks too. One being the…Junior Developer3 min readJunior Developer3 min read
Oct 7, 2021React Redux in a NutshellI have been working some old projects recently. I realized now that my knowledge of Redux was pretty surface level at best so I wanted to get dive in a bit deeper to feel a bit more comfortable with Redux going forward. …Redux2 min readRedux2 min read