Published in Nerd For Tech·May 2, 2021Understanding BinaryAn Introduction to the 0s and 1s Why you should read this article Even before I learned how to code, I knew there was something called binary and that it was the language computers spoke. I assumed that at some point during my 15 week bootcamp, we would discuss the elusive 0s and 1s but I…Software Development7 min read
Published in Analytics Vidhya·Jun 1, 2020API and Object Interaction Extravaganza in RubyPart Two: From Execution to Integration — Continued from Part 1: From Sandbox to API Set Up Part Two Sections Ruby API Step 5: Use an API Ruby API Step 6: Make it Dynamic Conclusion Step 5: It is time to make some magic with our endpoint. Before we do that, we should get some definitions out of the way (some new, some review). The following definitions are oversimplified…Json7 min read
Published in Analytics Vidhya·Jun 1, 2020API and Object Interaction Extravaganza in RubyAPIs are exciting. I am serious. Stop laughing at me. They have the ability to turn a sandboxed coding project into an application that interacts with the world outside of your computer and local files. …API8 min read
May 30, 2020Use It Or Lose ItA Day in the Life of a Software Engineering Bootcamp Student Let us revisit one of the most significant moments in computer history . . . The year was 1983. Two young Fort Worth based engineers travelled to Las Vegas, where they planned to unveil their groundbreaking operating system at Comdex computer expo. There was a buzz in the air as…Bootcamp8 min read
May 26, 2020Avoiding the Sane-Drain:Tips on Staying Productive & Mindful While WFH. — Working in isolation has been interesting. My daily life oscillates between two different realities; from dream remote work life to a post-apocalyptic world that somehow kept Netflix going. My ability to manage my work environment was put to the test in late April, when I was accepted into the Flatiron…Coding4 min read
