The latest articles on DEV Community by April Shenk (@aprilshenk). https://dev.to/aprilshenk https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F438156%2F8be65e97-660c-463f-b58d-80ac7f7cc5d0.jpeg https://dev.to/aprilshenk en April Shenk Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:39:20 +0000 https://dev.to/aprilshenk/i-m-not-lost-in-the-maze-yet-39dh https://dev.to/aprilshenk/i-m-not-lost-in-the-maze-yet-39dh <blockquote> <p>You’re building your own maze, in a way, and you might just get lost in it. - Marijn Haverbeke</p> </blockquote> <h4> Week 4 of 12 </h4> <p>Last week was project week. It was an amazing feeling to finally build something tangible. It was amazing to present my <a href="https://aprilshenk.github.io/taste-the-best/">web app</a> to the class and share the progress I've made with my friends and family. My fellow classmate's projects were fascinating to watch. They all were unique and the progress each person has made from day one is truly astonishing and inspiring. </p> <p>On my day one, I had a decent grasp of the basics for each, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the DOM. I was able to work with each language individually but struggled when it came to incorporating them together. Within a couple of weeks, I have solidified my understanding of JavaScript Methods and starting learning about Asynchronous JavaScript, AXIOS, Async and Await, working with promises and API's. I was also about to understand what an HTML defer tag does and how to work with CSS Flexbox. </p> <p>Today we dive into React and I am excited because I have heard multiple times now that once you learn how to work with React you'll never want to write vanilla JavaCcript again. As I am less familiar with React I am a little nervous but I also eager to learn more. </p> beginners javascript css react April Shenk Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:00:31 +0000 https://dev.to/aprilshenk/week-one-of-twelve-27no https://dev.to/aprilshenk/week-one-of-twelve-27no <p>Today marks one week of my journey at General Assembly. I have been challenged and pushed outside of my comfort zone but I am still eager to start each day. I have been surprised at the amount of support my cohort has given one another. The community of teachers and learners I have met along my path thus far goes to show me that I have chosen the right path for my future. We are not focused on competing with one another but rather lifting each other up. <br> I cannot express enough how much it has helped me coming into this experience with the basic understanding of programming logic and algorithms. I have been able to work through the exercises with little difficulty. I even presented my lab to the class, although I didn't actually volunteer for it I am glad that I did it. Being able to explain the logic to others shows me my own gaps in knowledge. <br> I have a long way to go and am looking forward to seeing my progress at the end. It will be over before I know it. In the meantime, I will trust in the process and get comfortable being stuck and things not working as I plan. </p>