Michael J. Larocca

Hello, I'm Michael. Like many people, I am an aspiring self-taught web developer.

New York Joined on Feb 8, 2021 michaeljudelarocca@gmail.com https://linkfree.eddiehub.io/MichaelLarocca

Scrimba

Microsoft Office
VBA
HTML
CSS
SASS
JavaScript
React

Front-end web development

My blog
https://selftaughttxg.com/
Weekly articles from a self-taught Generation X programmer

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Michael J. Larocca

Mar 14 '23

How to Create a Local React Environment with Vite

#vite #react #javascript #netlify

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 3 '23

How to Write a Recursive Function in JavaScript for Beginners

#javascript #recursion #recursive #beginners

10 min read

Michael J. Larocca for Scrimba

Dec 8 '22

How to use LinkedIn as a developer to get a job in tech

#linkedin #career #recruitment #networking

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

May 4 '22

JavaScript: How to Use the Star Wars API for Beginners

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca for Scrimba

Feb 1 '21

How to create Scrimba screencasts and turn them into a Scrimba course

#tutorial #course #scrimba

13 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Apr 11

Cracking the Code: Essential Problem-Solving Techniques for Today's Dynamic Developer Landscape

#careerdevelopment #codenewbie #frontend #productivity

12 min read

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Michael J. Larocca

Mar 21

A Comprehensive Guide to CSS: Insights from the King of CSS, Kevin Powell

#css #astro #programming #codenewbie

14 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Mar 14

Thriving in Tech: Securing Your First Job, Leveraging Side Hustles, and Overcoming Layoffs

#interview #freelance #careerdevelopment #codenewbie

15 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Mar 6

How to Integrate YouTube Videos into React Applications

#react #javascript #tutorial #codenewbie

11 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 22

Transitioning from Developer to Developer Advocate: A Guide for Aspiring Tech Professionals

#devops #codenewbie #career #webdev

10 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 15

From Learning to Earning: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Your Tech Career

#career #programming #codenewbie #learning

14 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 12

Developing a Dynamic Hamburger Menu in React: A Step-by-Step Guide

12 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 29

Building a Dropdown Menu in React: A Step-by-Step Guide

11 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 22

A Guide to Better Code Organization in React through File Separation

#react #javascript #webdev #codenewbie

16 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 15

Kickstart Your Coding Journey: A Guide to Free Web Development Resources

#learning #html #css #javascript

16 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 8

Learn to Use Component Identifiers as Props for Rendering Various HTML Elements Dynamically

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 26 '23

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 4

19 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 21 '23

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 3

#javascript #codenewbie #scrimba #javascriptmas

16 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 18 '23

Front-End Development: Setting Up Your Environment and Essential Learning Topics

#codenewbie #javascript #career #frontend

18 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 11 '23

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 2

#javascript #codenewbie #scrimba #javascriptmas

16 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 4 '23

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 1

#javascript #codenewbie #scrimba #javascriptmas

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Nov 20 '23

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Developer Job

#career #networking #programming #codenewbie

12 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Nov 13 '23

React Avatars: Creating a Versatile Component with Conditional Rendering and Custom Functions

#programming #codenewbie #react #scrimba

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Nov 6 '23

A Guide to React Children Props: Star Wars Button Tutorial

4 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Oct 31 '23

How to Integrate Font Awesome Icons into React Applications

#javascript #react #tutorial #codenewbie

5 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Oct 26 '23

From Skillset to Networking: Tactics for Standing Out in a Challenging Job Market

#career #networking #programming #codenewbie

10 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Oct 11 '23

Milestone 100th Issue: Using Blogging to Elevate Your Career

5 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Sep 29 '23

Mastering CSS Fundamentals: Knowing When To Transition from Basics to Frameworks

#css #frontend #tutorial #beginners

20 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Sep 7 '23

From JavaScript to TypeScript: Enhance Your Skills and Your Web Development Career

#typescript #javascript #careerdevelopment #codenewbie

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Aug 22 '23

Developing Executive Presence: How to Become a Sought-After Developer

#networking #linkedin #codenewbie #careerdevelopment

5 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Aug 15 '23

Revamp Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile: Expert Tips to Get Noticed and Hired

#linkedin #resume #recruitment #codenewbie

6 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Aug 10 '23

Mastering JavaScript Fundamentals: Unleashing Your Framework Readiness

#beginners #javascript #react #tutorial

15 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Aug 1 '23

AI and Developer Experience: Insights from James Quick at That Conference

#ai #conference #careerdevelopment #codenewbie

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jul 25 '23

How to Transition from JR Dev to an In-Demand Developer: Your Path to Getting Hired

#developer #career #html #beginners

11 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jul 17 '23

How to Make a Confetti React Custom Hook

#react #javascript #beginners #tutorial

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jul 10 '23

How to Make a Best Dice Roll React Component

#react #reactjsdevelopment #tutorial #beginners

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jul 5 '23

How to Make a Best Time React Component

#react #reactjsdevelopment #beginners

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jun 29 '23

How to Get Started Learning Web Development from Scratch

#beginners #frontend #html #programming

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jun 19 '23

Building a Stopwatch App with React and date-fns

#react #datefns #beginners #javascript

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jun 13 '23

How to Make a Countdown App with React and date-fns

#javascript #react #countdown #datefns

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jun 6 '23

Creating Opportunity: Personal Branding Strategies for Success

#careerdevelopment #networking #recruitment #linkedin

6 min read

Michael J. Larocca

May 30 '23

Learn Local Storage in React: Create a Light and Dark Theme Switcher Application

#react #javascript #localstorage #beginners

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca

May 22 '23

Understanding and Implementing Unique Keys in React

#react #javascript #tutorial #codenewbie

4 min read

Michael J. Larocca

May 15 '23

Always Prepared: Crafting a Contingency Plan for Job Loss and Recovery

#recruitment #networking #jobsearch #codenewbie

5 min read

Michael J. Larocca

May 8 '23

Expert Guidance for Succeeding in Technical Writing and Blogging

#writing #blogging #bootcamp #codenewbie

4 min read

Michael J. Larocca

May 3 '23

React: How to Use the Star Wars API for Beginners

#javascript #api #react #tutorial

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Apr 25 '23

Using React useState Hook to Manage Object Props

#javascript #react #codenewbie #tutorial

5 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Apr 18 '23

Creating a True/False Toggle in React with useState Hook for Beginners

#javascript #react #codenewbie #tutorial

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Apr 11 '23

Exploring React Props by Creating Star Trek Card Components

#codenewbie #react #startrek #tutorial

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Apr 3 '23

Creating a Travel Journal with React

#scrimba #react #javascript #codenewbie

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Mar 27 '23

Creating a Digital Business Card with React

#react #tutorial #codenewbie #scrimba

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Mar 20 '23

Create a React Project, Push It to GitHub, and Deploy With Netlify, From the Command Line

#react #github #netlify #vite

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Mar 6 '23

Maximizing Your Job Search: Insights from Andronica Klaas, Meta Engineer

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 28 '23

Teacher Feature: Christopher Lis

#javascript #beginners #programming #tutorial

6 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 21 '23

How to Ace Your Technical Interview

#scrimba #interview #git #portfolio

7 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 13 '23

JavaScript: How to Use the Chuck Norris API for Beginners

#javascript #api #beginners #tutorial

13 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Feb 6 '23

iCodeThis: Improve Your Coding Skills With Free Daily Challenges

#challenge #javascript #css #html

5 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 30 '23

LinkFree: More Than Just Your Links, It’s a Tech Social Platform

#opensource #networking #github #linkfree

8 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 23 '23

How to Become a Full Stack Designer in 2023

#ux #ui #design #javascript

10 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 16 '23

Amazing Conferences for Developers in 2023

#javascript #networking #conference #programming

9 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Jan 10 '23

How to Become a Web Developer in 2023

#beginners #frontend #backend #fullstack

11 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 28 '22

JavaScriptmas 2022 - Issue 4

#javascript #javascriptmas #scrimba #coding

13 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 20 '22

JavaScriptmas 2022 - Issue 3

#javascript #javascriptmas #scrimba #programming

16 min read

Michael J. Larocca

Dec 13 '22

JavaScriptmas 2022 - Issue 2

#javascript #javascriptmas #scrimba #programming

12 min read

Michael J. Larocca for Scrimba

Dec 5 '22

JavaScriptmas 2022 - Issue 1

#javascript #javascriptmas #scrimba #programming

8 min read

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