May 4Start With The End In MindHow to plan your coding project — guide for beginners — Are you a newbie developer working on your first coding project? Planning out your project ahead of time is crucial to its success. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of starting with the end in mind. I’ll cover everything from identifying the end goal to selecting the…MVP5 min readMVP5 min read
Published inThe React Learning Curve·Apr 8Taking My Developer Career to the Next Level: Finally Building a Portfolio Website and Blog — The Plan.Building my brand as a problem solving Developer. — Project Introduction The purpose of this project is to design and develop my portfolio website and blog. Why now? A portfolio site is a great way to: Build my personal brand and establish my identity and reputation within the industry. Showcase my technical skills and highlight my projects. Potential employers or clients can easily…Portfolio2 min readPortfolio2 min read
Mar 24Demystify Web AccessibilityA Layman’s Guide to Auditing for Inclusion — Web accessibility refers to the practice of designing websites and digital content in a way that makes them accessible to people with disabilities, such as visual, auditory, motor or cognitive impairments. As a business or organisation, it’s essential to ensure that your website and online platforms are accessible to all…WCAG2 min readWCAG2 min read
Published inSwitching Gears·Mar 12Laying the Groundwork: Learning Ruby and Ruby on Rails FoundationsAs a programmer, I appreciate the importance of having a solid foundation in the programming languages that I work with. Over the last three weeks, I have worked on building a MVP in Ruby on Rails. I enjoyed learning on the go, as I built the Information Management System app…Ruby On Rails Development2 min readRuby On Rails Development2 min read
Published inSwitching Gears·Mar 11Shine Bright Like a RubyWhy Rails Is the Jewel of Web Development for Newbie Developers. Switching from React to Ruby on Rails has certainly had an impact on how I develop. I experienced the following differences. Framework Differences: React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, while Ruby on Rails is a full-stack web development framework. …Ruby On Rails2 min readRuby On Rails2 min read
Published inSwitching Gears·Mar 348-Hour Solo Hackathon: Part 225th to 28th February 2023 — Previous Article : 48-Hour Solo Hackathon: Part 1 I forgot to mention my previous article during the set up process, I had to set up SSH (a secure alternative to username/password authorisation) to be able to push my code to Github. Tasks Update : Set up authentication, database, and create basic models. User…Mvp Development3 min readMvp Development3 min read
Published inSwitching Gears·Feb 2448-Hour Solo Hackathon: Part 124th February 2023 — Previous Article : 48-Hour Solo Hackathon: Building a Full Stack MVP App with Ruby on Rails Task Status Set up the development environment, create the project, and set up version control. I recently changed my laptop so I had to set up the new laptop. So the installation process was slightly longer…User Flow4 min readUser Flow4 min read
Published inSwitching Gears·Feb 2448-Hour Solo Hackathon: Building a Full Stack MVP App with Ruby on RailsGoal: To build, test, and deploy a full stack MVP app with Ruby on Rails within 48 hours from February 23rd to the 28th. Process: Set up the development environment, create the project, and set up version control. Define the MVP scope and outline basic user flows. Set up authentication…MVP2 min readMVP2 min read
Published inSwitching Gears·Feb 23Fullstack Ruby on Rails developer roadmapThe Foundations 1. Learn the basics of Ruby: Before you start learning Ruby on Rails, you should have a solid understanding of the Ruby programming language. You can start by learning the basics of Ruby syntax, data types, control structures, loops, functions, and more. There are many online tutorials and courses that can…Roadmaps3 min readRoadmaps3 min read
Feb 11Exploring the use of Blockchain in Kenya’s Election Process ManagementExecutive Summary: Elections are a crucial part of any democratic society, and it is essential that they be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. …Blockchain4 min readBlockchain4 min read
