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.
My First Coding Project: Lessons Learned and Challenges Faced
As I embarked on my coding journey, my first coding project was a significant milestone that helped me apply the concepts I had learned and solidify my understanding of front-end development. In this post, I’ll share what I built, the challenges I faced, and the invaluable lessons I learned along the way. The Project: Building…
A Day in My Life as a Full-Time Worker and Coding Student
Balancing full-time work while pursuing a new career in coding is no small feat. Since I started my coding journey, I’ve had to become highly disciplined, carving out time for my studies amidst a busy work schedule and personal life. In this post, I’ll give you a glimpse into a typical day and share how…
Winning the SheCodes Foundation Scholarship: How It Changed My Path
In January 2024, my coding journey took an exciting turn when I won the SheCodes Foundation Scholarship. This opportunity didn’t just provide financial support—it opened doors to a world of learning that accelerated my transition into front-end development. In this post, I’ll share how I discovered the scholarship, the application process, and how it has…
Getting Started with freeCodeCamp: My Learning Experience
When I began my coding journey in December 2023, I wasn’t sure where to start. Like many people, I was looking for a resource that was accessible, thorough, and—most importantly—free. That’s when I discovered freeCodeCamp, a platform that has since played a crucial role in my growth as a front-end developer. In this post, I’ll…
How I Balance Full-Time Work and studying Coding
Balancing a full-time job while studying coding is no easy feat, but it’s something I’ve managed to do since I began my journey in 2023. With a packed schedule that includes working 66 hours a week 7 days a week while learning to code, I had to develop effective strategies to stay on top of…
Why I Chose Front-End Development: Creating Engaging User Experiences
Front-end development is the art of creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites, and it’s the path I’ve chosen for my career. This decision was driven by my passion for combining creativity, design, and problem-solving—all elements that form the core of front-end development. Since discovering my love for coding in late 2023, I’ve been determined to…
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!
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…
