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An actor’s journey into the world of code
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Are You Smart Enough to be a Software Engineer?
Are You Smart Enough to be a Software Engineer?
As a former actor, folks seem to be genuinely curious how I knew I was smart enough to be a software engineer. I mean, I get it, actors…
Carla Stickler
Jan 31, 2023
A Two Year Journey from Bootcamp Grad to Software Engineer
A Two Year Journey from Bootcamp Grad to Software Engineer
In the Fall of 2019 when I finished my software engineering bootcamp I never would have imagined that it would take almost 2 years for me…
Carla Stickler
Nov 26, 2022
The Perks of WFH
The Perks of WFH
One of the cool things about being an actor was that I got paid to travel the world and perform. My very first job out of college was with…
Carla Stickler
Jun 17, 2022
6 Steps for Managing Imposter Syndrome
6 Steps for Managing Imposter Syndrome
You can feel it creeping in, it’s that tiny voice in the back of your head, growing louder and louder until it’s screaming at you, “YOU…
Carla Stickler
Apr 24, 2022
So, you want to attend a coding bootcamp.
So, you want to attend a coding bootcamp.
Deciding to attend a bootcamp is a huge decision. It’s a large investment of not only your time, but it can also get pretty costly. Before…
Carla Stickler
Apr 14, 2022
Use a Hash Table Instead of a For Loop
Use a Hash Table Instead of a For Loop
I have decided to spend my time during quarantine getting better at the technical interview process. When I attended a coding bootcamp a…
Carla Stickler
May 31, 2020
Custom Methods on the Proto in JS
Custom Methods on the Proto in JS
So, this may not be new to you, and that’s ok. But today, I learned you can use the prototype in javascript to create methods on things…
Carla Stickler
May 29, 2020
Comparing Arrays in Javascript
Comparing Arrays in Javascript
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just compare two arrays like this:
Carla Stickler
May 8, 2020
Let’s Talk About Parameters, Arguments and Variables!
Let’s Talk About Parameters, Arguments and Variables!
So, you are a bit confused about the difference between parameters and arguments and when variables are thrown in the mix your brain…
Carla Stickler
Apr 17, 2020
The Case For Transitioning From Acting to Coding
The Case For Transitioning From Acting to Coding
When I first began thinking it was time to make a major life shift, I spent a lot of time on google. I searched the internet for things…
Carla Stickler
Jul 31, 2019
Making a ‘like’ button with vanilla javascript… optimistically!
Making a ‘like’ button with vanilla javascript… optimistically!
Everything on the internet has a social component these days and that means like buttons. Users liking other users stories, posts…
Carla Stickler
Jul 15, 2019
Making a Follow/Unfollow Button in Rails
Making a Follow/Unfollow Button in Rails
Ok, so you’ve decided to build some sort of social aspect to your new website and you think to yourself, hey, I should have a way for…
Carla Stickler
Jun 23, 2019
Getting Acquainted with .Map, .Select and .Find
Getting Acquainted with .Map, .Select and .Find
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Carla Stickler
Jun 5, 2019
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