The latest articles on DEV Community by nobar86 (@nobar86). https://dev.to/nobar86 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%2F503950%2F441b376f-d345-4927-87b8-9f205b4a3e96.png https://dev.to/nobar86 en nobar86 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:34:07 +0000 https://dev.to/nobar86/portfolio-project-1-4b5p https://dev.to/nobar86/portfolio-project-1-4b5p <p>My portfolio project was done using a Game of Thrones API, where I would welcome a user and have the select a major house from the lore. Once a house was selected the user would be able to see whether or not the house selected had sub-houses within them. If the house did, the user would have multiple options to choose from, and if not then they would only have one choice. Once the user selected a house, the app would then display certain information about the house. After the information has been displayed, the app would ask then user if they would like to make another selection and if they did the app would start over and let them make another selection, and if they chose to not make another selection, the app would simply exit.</p> <p>In doing this project I have learned a good bit about myself as a future developer. I have learned to overcome my imposter syndrome, I have learned to work through struggles, and I have learned to overcome my fear of live coding. The live coding was by far the biggest obstacle for me to get past, simply because under pressure, my brain would quite literally shut down. It made me feel as if I did not know what I was doing even though I did in fact know what I was doing. All in all the was a great learning experience and I look forward to what the future holds.</p> nobar86 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:07:58 +0000 https://dev.to/nobar86/why-i-chose-software-engineering-1055 https://dev.to/nobar86/why-i-chose-software-engineering-1055 <p>I have chosen to become a software engineer for a multitude of reasons. The main reason is simply because being a software engineer opens up so many doors to many different occupations so you can have a variety of options. Another main reason why I chose to pursue software engineering is because of job security. The tech field is ever expanding and because of this, coders will always be needed. This is not necessarily a reason for me pursuing software engineering, but I do have a tremendous passion for computers and technology, so to get the opportunity to work on or with computers would be a dream come true.</p> <p>Earlier this year I was furloughed from my job due to COVID-19, so instead of sitting around waiting to get a call back, I decided to go back to school. I chose Flatiron because a friend of my who is a software engineer recommended them. After doing my own research on the school I decided that Flatiron was best for me. So far I am loving the curriculum, the people, and the knowledge I am gaining to pursue my dream of becoming a software engineer. The positivity and assistance the cohort leads, other cohort members, and educational coaches provide make me even more comfortable with my decision of pursuing my dream.</p> <p>In closing, I look forward to meeting more of my cohort members and to continue chasing my dream of becoming a software engineer. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me. Again, I would like to thank my cohort leads, other cohort members, and my educational coaches for all their support. I hope to see you guys out in the job force soon. Good Luck everyone!</p>