Front-End Development Blog for Beginners: Learn, Build, and Grow
Welcome to the Code with Malie blog, your go-to resource for beginners in front-end development. Here, you’ll find easy-to-follow tutorials, practical coding advice, and real-world insights as I document my journey from a complete novice to a confident front-end developer. From learning the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to mastering frameworks like React, this blog is designed to help beginners overcome challenges and build a solid foundation in web development.
Start exploring posts that break down complex topics into simple steps, share tips for staying motivated, and provide tools every new developer should know.
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?
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
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
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
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
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…
Date Formatter Project: Simplifying Time and Date Manipulations with React
Mastering Dates: A Simple Yet Essential Developer Skill Have you ever found yourself battling with date formats? Whether it’s converting MM/DD/YYYY to DD-MM-YYYY or ensuring time zones align, working with dates can feel like solving a complex puzzle. This is exactly why I decided to rebuild a Date Formatter Tool—a practical coding project that transformed…
How I Built My Personal Brand as a Beginner Developer to Stand Out in the Tech Industry
Why Your Personal Brand Matters as a Beginner Developer Imagine submitting job applications and having recruiters reach out to you instead of the other way around. That’s the power of a personal brand. As a beginner developer, creating a personal brand not only boosts my confidence but also gives me an edge in job applications….
Cash Register Game: Combining Fun and Functionality in a Portfolio Project
Revamping Games for Learning and Fun Imagine turning a simple cash register game into a powerful tool for showcasing your coding skills and creativity. That’s exactly what I did with my latest project! By rebuilding this classic game with modern features, I not only made it interactive and fun but also created a standout addition…
Understanding the DOM: A Beginner’s Guide to Interactive Web Development
Unlocking the Secrets of the Web Have you ever wondered how clicking a button on a website instantly updates the content or triggers an animation? Behind the scenes, there’s a fascinating system at play called the Document Object Model (DOM). If you’re new to coding or exploring web development, understanding the DOM is one of…
