Reflections on Year One as a Junior Developer(Brief background: After more than a dozen years in journalism, digital marketing and publishing, I enrolled in the Flatiron School…Jul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022
An Introduction to React’s useContext HookAnyone who’s ever coded anything beyond “Hello, World!” in React knows what a chore prop drilling can become.Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
JSX and the Virtual DOM: A Peek Under the HoodI recently completed a mock technical interview with Skilled Inc. to test my React knowledge. Though I scored a 4/5 and earned generally…May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
Responsive Web Design FundamentalsHave you ever designed an app that looks beautiful on your desktop monitor, but explodes into a shattered mess the second you open it on…Apr 29, 20211Apr 29, 20211
Controlled Forms in ReactControlled form inputs are a core React concept that can be confusing for programmers new to the framework.Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
Refactoring a Class Component to a Functional Component, with HooksShifting over to hooks can be a little confusing, especially for developers who’ve gotten used to class components.Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
A Beginner’s Guide to JavaScript Event DelegationEvent delegation is often a great way to start refactoring novice JavaScript code.Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
Forking My LifeEvery mountaineer must master the art of routefinding. Navigating a mid-career change to coding is no different.Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021