Jimmy ZhangMy Dad’s RecipesMy dad is precise and detail-oriented. He studied mathematics and electrical engineering in college, and worked for decades as an engineer…Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
Jimmy ZhangComfort and Simplicity in Saguaro National ParkThe beauty of Saguaro National Park might be the simplest form of beauty in the National Park system. There are no grand landscapes: no…Mar 14, 2019Mar 14, 2019
Jimmy ZhanginWe’ve moved to freeCodeCamp.org/newsIf you are a developer who’s obsessed with learning, check out these resources.So much about software development revolves around learning. The industry moves fast, and new languages, frameworks, and systems sprout up…Jul 26, 20184Jul 26, 20184
Jimmy ZhanginWe’ve moved to freeCodeCamp.org/newsA Beginner-Friendly Guide to Unicode 😎I once spent a couple of frustrating days at work learning how to properly deal with Unicode strings in Python. During those two days, I…Jul 18, 20185Jul 18, 20185
Jimmy ZhangPeter Naur On Why Programs Are More Than Just TextLet’s start with a syllogism.Jun 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018
Jimmy ZhanginWe’ve moved to freeCodeCamp.org/newsA Guide to Sublime Text SnippetsJan 4, 20184Jan 4, 20184
Jimmy ZhangOn the Rhythm of WritingThe best lesson I’ve received about writing came from the memoir of a Jazz musician, Fred Hersch. Rhythm is the basis of jazz, and to…Oct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
Jimmy ZhangPostcards from the Big IslandI’m sitting on a rented surfboard in the middle of the ocean, sensing the few hours I have left on the island dwindling down. I’m out here…Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017
Jimmy ZhangRefactoring: A WalkthroughI’ve spent most of the last 3 years developing software. Whenever you do the same thing everyday for an extended period of time, you begin…Sep 19, 2017Sep 19, 2017
Jimmy ZhangWhat Goes Into Planning a Backpacking Trip (For Beginners)Christine and I will be backpacking in the Trinity Alps over the July 4th holiday. The trip will be new territory for both of us. We are…Jun 29, 2017Jun 29, 2017