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.
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CS50 Week 9: Building Web Apps with Flask
From Hello World to Building Web Apps with Flask CS50 Week 9 was a pivotal moment in my coding journey. After weeks of foundational programming, diving into algorithms, and creating visually appealing front-end designs, I am ready to take the leap into back-end web development. Enter Flask, a micro web framework that transforms Python code…
How to Build a Portfolio as a Front-End Developer
Building a Front-End Developer Portfolio: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Showcasing Your Skills Your Portfolio Is Your Passport to Success Imagine walking into a job interview where your potential employer is already impressed—not because of what you said but because of what they’ve seen. Your portfolio is that impression. It’s your digital handshake, your proof of…
CS50 Week 8: Building the Web with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
“The internet is where the future lives, and today, I’m building it!” This was the thought that fueled my excitement as I dove into CS50 Week 8: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—a milestone moment in my coding journey. This week marked the beginning of my exploration into web development, the cornerstone of creating immersive user experiences….
Front-End Development: A Journey of Creativity and Possibilities
When I first dipped my toes into the world of coding, I faced a seemingly endless array of paths: back-end development, data science, cybersecurity, and even artificial intelligence. Yet, one stood out to me like a shining beacon—front-end development. But why choose front-end development over the others? This post dives into the reasons behind my…
CS50 Week 7: SQL and Databases—Mastering Data Storage
Discover the power of data management as I tackle SQL and databases in Week 7 of the CS50 course. Uncovering the Language of Data Imagine walking into a library where every book is perfectly organized, every query you have is instantly answered, and every update is seamlessly reflected across the system. This is my first…
Why Choose React for Front-End Development: My Journey and Insights
Why React is Revolutionizing Front-End Development Imagine building a feature-rich, interactive web app that looks fantastic and runs seamlessly—without losing your mind over repetitive coding or tricky DOM manipulations. Sounds great, right? This is where React, a powerful JavaScript library, comes in. For me, discovering React was like finding the ultimate toolkit to transform my…
CS50 Week 6.5: Discovering Artificial Intelligence—A Journey into the Future of Computing
My First Encounter with Artificial Intelligence Imagine a world where machines can think, learn, and make decisions—this is no longer science fiction; it’s the reality of artificial intelligence (AI). As I dive into CS50 Week 6.5, I find myself both awed and curious. Could I, a front-end developer in training, grasp the complexities of neural…
Responsive Web Design Tips Every Front-End Developer Needs to Know
Imagine This… You’re scrolling through your favorite website on your phone, only to find yourself zooming in and out, struggling to read the content or click a button. Frustrating, right? Now flip the perspective: as a front-end developer, your job is to ensure users never experience that frustration. This is where responsive web design tips…
CS50 Week 6: From C to Python – Exploring a High-Level Language
A Breath of Fresh Air in Programming After five intense weeks of programming in C, I felt like I was navigating an intricate maze—handling pointers, managing memory, and debugging endless segfaults. Enter CS50 Week 6, where I was introduced to Python, a high-level language that felt as though someone handed me the map to that…
From Confusion to Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Coding
The Battle Against Imposter Syndrome in Coding Have you ever looked at a screen full of code and felt like an imposter? Like maybe you’re just not cut out for this? I know the feeling all too well and this happens to me at least once a week—every bug and error message can feel like…
