The latest articles on DEV Community by EricB (@constericb). https://dev.to/constericb 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%2F735591%2F4042ac59-392d-4c40-9028-64c854b5a601.jpg https://dev.to/constericb en EricB Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:29:18 +0000 https://dev.to/constericb/i-have-arrived-from-survivorship-to-software-development-35m0 https://dev.to/constericb/i-have-arrived-from-survivorship-to-software-development-35m0 <p>Three years ago, if you had told me I’d be here—coding, attending college, and pushing myself to become a developer—I would have laughed at you. After surviving brain cancer for the second time and having aphasia, the idea of being in this position felt impossible.</p> <p>Finding My Community<br> My path started with #100Devs. Being a member of that community has been a blast; the support and learning have been instrumental in getting me to where I am today. I'm still learning every day, and I'm grateful for the foundation they provided.</p> <p>Building in Public<br> I took inspiration from James Quick to start sharing my progress. The goal of this blog is to Build in Public. I want to document the highs and the lows, not just for others to see, but to prove to myself how far I've come.</p> <p>I once thought I could never do this. I was plagued by overthinking and low self-esteem. But today? I have arrived.</p> <p>Currently Listening to: UMI SAYS BY Mos Def. Check it out.<br> <a href="https://youtu.be/5JLwByA6QHU?si=WIuwls4QbJFTL58K" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/5JLwByA6QHU?si=WIuwls4QbJFTL58K</a></p> 100devs learninginpublic devblog beginners EricB Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:22:54 +0000 https://dev.to/constericb/really-glad-to-be-here-hope-to-learn-alot-and-give-back-more-to-the-community-2897 https://dev.to/constericb/really-glad-to-be-here-hope-to-learn-alot-and-give-back-more-to-the-community-2897