Parameters vs. Arguments about Kitten ClawsUsing the right terminology when talking to other people about your code is muy importante. For the first, say, year of my life as a…Feb 14, 2019Feb 14, 2019
Very VariablesVariables are ridiculously important. They help reduce repetition, increase readability, and hold data that can be accessed in different…Sep 15, 2018Sep 15, 2018
Building a Method to Keep Healthy Kittens HealthyLet’s say we have a process for new kittens that come into a shelter. One of the most important things to check, of course, is the health…Jan 30, 2018Jan 30, 2018
Battling HTML’s Lack of Error MessagesOne of the very first things I learned about coding is that every character matters. Accidentally added an extra comma? Boo, your entire…Aug 24, 2017Aug 24, 2017
Ruby ❤ Shorthand: Ternary OperatorsThe very first thing I caught on to as a new developer was the hotly debated if else statement. It’s simple and makes total sense — if…Aug 11, 20171Aug 11, 20171
How Coding Bootcamp Helped Save MeI started this blog as an assignment my first week of coding bootcamp. I never could have imagined a better outcome as that person brand…Jun 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
This week has been the week of pg_restore. Yay Postgres!The actual code that was put into this fix was a lot less work than helping my fellow developer QA the monstrosity that is our backup and…May 12, 20171May 12, 20171
Takeaways from My First HackathonThis week, I participated in my very first hackathon (cue applause). I guess you could call my entire time spent at coding bootcamp one…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
How Shell Scripts Can Help You Take Care of KittensSay you just brought home a brand new kitten. Congratulations! Kittens are super cute, but they do require a little bit of work. Your…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017
Moving Kittens with TarImagine you have four rambunctious kittens that you need to take to the vet. They’re small enough to fit into one carrier, or you could put…Apr 21, 2017Apr 21, 2017