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 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…
CS50 Week 5: Data Structures. Mastering Queues, Stacks, and Linked Lists
Why Data Structures Matter in Programming Imagine trying to solve a complex problem without a clear process or reliable tools. That’s what programming can feel like without understanding data structures. Welcome to CS50 Week 5, where I explore data structures like queues, stacks, and linked lists—the backbone of organizing and processing data. These structures shape…
The Best Free Coding Resources for Beginners: A Curated Guide for Your Journey
Are you eager to start coding but feeling a little lost on where to begin? With countless resources online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: there are incredible free coding resources that are perfect for beginners and can guide you from zero to programming hero—all without spending a penny. In this…
CS50 Week 4: Mastering Memory Management and Debugging in C
Unlocking the Power of Memory Learning to code isn’t just about writing lines of syntax; it’s about understanding what those lines do deep within the machine. This week in CS50, I tackled one of the most fundamental (and intimidating) aspects of programming in C: memory management. C’s powerful memory manipulation capabilities gave me a whole…
The Most Useful JavaScript Concepts I’ve Learned So Far
Learning JavaScript has been nothing short of life-changing on my path to becoming a front-end developer. In the beginning, JavaScript felt like a foreign language, but the thrill of seeing my code work as intended kept me pushing forward. Today, I’m excited to share the most important JavaScript concepts I’ve mastered and how each one…
CS50 Week 3: Algorithms Recursion, and Anxiety
Mastering Searching, Sorting, and Recursion Mastering algorithms is like discovering the “secret sauce” that makes computers run our code efficiently. For me, CS50 Week 3’s deep dive into algorithms brought both excitement and a fair share of struggle—particularly as someone who doesn’t have a strong math background but was determined to make sense of it…
How to Set Realistic Learning Goals as a Beginner Programmer
The Road to Becoming a Confident Programmer Starts with Clear, Achievable Goals When I first decided to learn programming, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of concepts, tools, and languages that seemed to be an essential part of the journey. From JavaScript to HTML, CSS, and beyond, the road looked long and filled with…
