DEV Community: silas gebhart

Searching for Internships

silas gebhart — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:44:20 +0000

Hello! As I continue my journey toward becoming a software engineer, I've been actively searching for internships to gain practical experience and build my skills. The process has been both exciting and challenging. I've learned a lot about the industry, improved my coding abilities, and discovered what it takes to stand out in a competitive field.

One of the key lessons I've learned is the importance of mastering the fundamentals of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. These core technologies form the backbone of web development, and having a strong grasp of them has been crucial in my internship search. I've dedicated significant time to building and refining projects that showcase my abilities in these areas, from creating responsive layouts with CSS to adding interactive elements with JavaScript. Highlighting these projects in my applications has helped me demonstrate my technical proficiency and problem-solving skills to potential employers.

Networking has also played a crucial role in my search. By attending meetups, participating in online forums, and connecting with professionals on LinkedIn, I've gained valuable insights and advice. These interactions have not only provided me with potential job leads but also helped me stay motivated and inspired. The journey is far from over, but with each step, I'm getting closer to securing an internship and achieving my goal of becoming a software engineer.

Please leave a comment if you have any tips/tricks!

Phase-1 Project

silas gebhart — Sun, 19 May 2024 22:44:12 +0000

Hello! I am currently finishing up my last project for phase-1 of my program. The website is a randomizer for my favorite meals currently with ingredients and instructions on how to make it! You can see where I am at currently by visiting my Github.

reduce() iterator

silas gebhart — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:39:57 +0000

Hello! I forgot to post a lot of my progress so far, however we have made progress. I have been starting to record myself as I go along. I heard that if you are able to teach someone else, then you are comprehending the material. Thus, I might post on here!

I have been going over array iteration! Just finished with the reduce() iterator. Below you can see the work I did.

// Code your solution here
const batteryBatches = [4, 5, 3, 4, 4, 6, 5];

function batteryReducer(totalBatteries, currentBatch) {
return totalBatteries + currentBatch;
}

const totalBatteries = batteryBatches.reduce(batteryReducer, 0);

Reviewing Functions

silas gebhart — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:45:54 +0000

Today, I decided I needed to go over functions a little more. I have really been trying to nail in some of these concepts as I know it will come back to haunt me if I don't. Anyways, just a quick check up. I'll add a small portion of what I decided to work on below. Mainly used replit and videos to follow along!

Finishing up JS Fundamentals

silas gebhart — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:17:07 +0000

Hello! I am currently about to finish up the JS Fund. portion of Phase 1. I was having difficulty remembering about backticks (`) when inputting certain functions and strings. Now, with a little more practice, I feel more comfortable with knowing when to use them. I am starting to understand the (&&) function and its purpose.

I enjoyed working on this lab. Working on the different responses is a lot of fun!

First Blog Post

silas gebhart — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:14:28 +0000

Hello! I am marking down my first blog post and can't wait to see the progression in my posts. Enjoy!