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.
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How I’m Preparing for My First Coding Job Interview
Breaking the Front-End Developer Barrier Are you ready to tackle your first coding job interview but feeling a little nervous? I get it. That mix of excitement and anxiety can be overwhelming, but it’s all part of the journey to becoming a front-end developer. Let me take you through how I’m preparing for this pivotal…
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Choosing the Right Coding Path
SheCodes or freeCodeCamp? Picture this: you’re sitting in front of your computer, excited to dive into the world of coding, but suddenly a question pops up—Which platform should I use to learn? As someone who started with freeCodeCamp and later received a scholarship from SheCodes, I’ve experienced the strengths of both platforms firsthand. While both…
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How to Stay Motivated While Learning to Code
Strategies for Success Learning to code is a lot like building a complex puzzle—exciting at first, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. You start off full of enthusiasm, but when you hit that first big bug, self-doubt creeps in. How do some people manage to stay motivated, pushing through the toughest challenges while others give…
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How Coding Transformed My Career Prospects
Learning to code has been a transformative journey for me, reshaping not only my skills but also my entire career trajectory. The transition from various roles, including office administration and videography, to coding opened up a world of opportunities I never thought possible. In this post, I’ll share how learning to code has changed my…
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Learning JavaScript: The Good, The Bad, and The Confusing
JavaScript is often touted as one of the most essential languages for front-end development, and I couldn’t agree more. My journey with JavaScript has been a rollercoaster of challenges, rewards, and sometimes, sheer confusion. In this post, I’ll dive into my experiences learning JavaScript, highlighting the common challenges I faced, useful resources that helped me…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
