The latest articles on DEV Community by Paul Koehler (@pk50sshowa). https://dev.to/pk50sshowa 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%2F1019961%2Fba5501a8-8df3-4392-a3a1-5b69543cc6e7.png https://dev.to/pk50sshowa en Paul Koehler Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:36:17 +0000 https://dev.to/pk50sshowa/starting-with-javascript-1687 https://dev.to/pk50sshowa/starting-with-javascript-1687 <p>Our class entered its third week, and now we have begun to study JavaScript.</p> <p>I had practiced JavaScript with freecodeacademy before (and for that matter, I had worked with C++ many years ago) but I can see how this is such a powerful language.</p> <p>I've also been working on the projects for each module. As much time as they take to do, the more I do them, the more confident I become.</p> <p>We'll see what comes up in the next few weeks! So far so good.</p> beginners javascript Paul Koehler Sun, 19 Feb 2023 06:45:23 +0000 https://dev.to/pk50sshowa/one-week-in-to-boot-camp-3ci https://dev.to/pk50sshowa/one-week-in-to-boot-camp-3ci <p>I've finished my first week of boot camp.</p> <p>So far, so good! It's a part-time program, so I'm able to do my normal job, but I've found that the practice I've done beforehand with other online resources has helped tremendously.</p> <p>The real challenge will be when we start other languages such as Javascript and React, but for now, things are going well!</p> discuss safety security Paul Koehler Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:14:27 +0000 https://dev.to/pk50sshowa/welcome-back-boot-camp-t-minus-2-days-51g0 https://dev.to/pk50sshowa/welcome-back-boot-camp-t-minus-2-days-51g0 <p>I'll be starting a part-time bootcamp next Monday which focuses on full stack development. Ideally I'd like to work as either a full-time employee to start or have some other work to help supplement my current job as a translator and interpreter.</p> <p>When I was an undergraduate, I started off as a computer science major, but ended up switching majors due to having trouble with calculus. Even though I've been happy with my current career, I always felt programming was something that I could do well, and after speaking with several friends who work as programmers and getting encouragement from them, I finally decided to take the plunge.</p> <p>So far so good. The languages have certainly changed (C++ was a major focus when I was an undergraduate, and JavaScript seems to have a much more prominent place) and the delivery infrastructure has involved considerably (Git seems like such a powerful tool!) but I am looking forward to any challenges that may come. I'll try to post on a weekly basis to chronicle my progress.</p> beginners