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

  • From Retrenchment to Reinvention: My Coding Journey After Losing My Job

    From Retrenchment to Reinvention: My Coding Journey After Losing My Job

    One year ago, on 30 September 2023, I married the love of my life. It was a beautiful day, filled with all the joy and excitement you’d expect from a wedding. But behind the scenes, life had taken an unexpected turn. One month before our wedding, both my husband and I were retrenched. With the…

  • Hello World!

    Hello World!

    My Front-End Development Journey: Why I Chose to Start a Programming Blog Welcome to my post about starting a programming blog and why I chose front end development! My name is Malie, and I’m excited to share my experiences, challenges, and progress with you as I dive deeper into programming and hopefully build a career…

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

Aspiring Junior Developer

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