Code with Malie

Follow my journey in learning how to code and become a front end developer

Learning to Code

Dive into my personal experience of learning to code, from mastering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to building real-world projects. This blog covers everything from coding challenges to practical tips for staying motivated. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your skills, you’ll find valuable insights and resources here. Let’s explore the world of front-end development together, one step at a time.

Recent Blog Posts

  • How to Overcome Learning Plateaus in Coding: Proven Strategies to Keep Growing

    How to Overcome Learning Plateaus in Coding: Proven Strategies to Keep Growing

    Are You Stuck in a Coding Rut? Here’s How to Break Free You’ve been making steady progress, learning JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, maybe even dabbling in React. But suddenly… nothing. You’re solving coding problems, following tutorials, and writing code, but it all feels stagnant. No breakthroughs, no “aha!” moments, just frustration. If this sounds familiar,…

  • CSS Grid vs. Flexbox: When to Use Which?

    CSS Grid vs. Flexbox: When to Use Which?

    Navigating the Maze of Layouts in Web Design As a beginner in web development, it often feels like you’re navigating a maze of tools and techniques. But two layout systems have become essential for creating modern, responsive web designs: CSS Grid and Flexbox. These two powerful layout methods can help you control how content flows…

  • Building a Palindrome Checker: Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills with React

    Building a Palindrome Checker: Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills with React

    Why Palindromes? When I first started my journey into coding, one of the first challenges that piqued my interest was working on simple algorithms. One such fun challenge was building a palindrome checker—a tool that takes in a string and checks if it reads the same backward as forward. While it may sound simple at…

  • How to Stay Up-to-Date in Web Development: Strategies for Tracking Industry Trends

    How to Stay Up-to-Date in Web Development: Strategies for Tracking Industry Trends

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of changes in web development? From new frameworks to evolving best practices, keeping up can feel like a full-time job. But fear not—staying current with industry trends doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With the right strategies in place, you can easily stay ahead of the…

  • Football Team Cards: Designing Interactive Displays for Sports Fans

    Football Team Cards: Designing Interactive Displays for Sports Fans

    Bringing the Game to Life with Interactive Football Team Cards Have you ever wanted to create an interactive sports experience that brings fans closer to their favorite teams and players? That’s exactly what I aimed for with my Football Team Cards Project—a dynamic React application that showcases player stats, team details, and real-time data integration….

  • The Power of Community: How Coding Meetups Helped Me Grow

    The Power of Community: How Coding Meetups Helped Me Grow

    Unlocking the Magic of Coding Meetups for Beginners When I first started learning to code, the journey felt overwhelming and isolating. I spent countless hours staring at tutorials, struggling with error messages, and wondering if I was cut out for this field. But everything changed the day I attended my first coding meetup. That single…

This is how it all started…

Welcome to my journey! In September 2023, I tied the knot with my best friend, but just a month before, life threw us a curveball when both my husband and I lost our jobs. Faced with uncertainty and a desire for stability, I briefly ventured into wedding videography—but quickly realized it wasn’t my passion.

That’s when I rediscovered my love for coding, a skill I had long wanted to explore. With no budget for classes, I harnessed the power of free resources like freeCodeCamp and was thrilled to receive a scholarship from SheCodes Foundation.

Juggling a demanding job at a vape shop while immersing myself in coding has been a challenge, but every line of code has brought me closer to my dream career. This journey has taught me the value of resilience, and I’m eager to share the lessons I’ve learned, the projects I’m working on, and tips for balancing life, work, and learning.

Join me as I explore the transformative world of coding! If you’re curious about how to start your own coding journey or want insights into finding balance, my blog is here for you. Together, we can embrace the challenges and triumphs of this exciting path. Let’s inspire each other!

Malie Kapelianis

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