Published in theirhumanism·Pinned$100 spend in Google Ads and a priceless release from imposter syndromeWhat is truly unrealistic is to doubt my own best efforts in the work that I love On January 5 this story was edited to include an update on the poetry website. Thank you to my readers who stayed patient during this time. During my eighth grade graduation, I gave…Culture3 min read
Published in intro2codee·PinnedExpensive coding boot camps are everywhere. I went for free.You do not need to spend thousands of dollars to get started in software engineering. Doing it for free is possible. Here are the three most important steps that I took. Coding boot camps are not the right fit for every aspiring software developer. All of them have mixed reviews…Web Development5 min read
Published in theirhumanism·PinnedHow meditating helps me cope with unfairnessMeditation is a life-saver. Relaxation is not the real reason I return to it daily, though. Content warning: mention of suicide and sexual assault. For the past six months, I meditated every day for five to ten minutes. …Meditate5 min read
Published in intro2codee·Feb 17, 2021Do I really need to practice online coding challenges?The amount of code practice online overwhelmed me. If you’re unsure, don’t be immobilized into inaction. Here is what I know. To self-teach programming in an era of endless online practice is both a blessing and a curse. The sheer amount of content available can be daunting to a newcomer. …Programming4 min read
Published in intro2codee·Dec 21, 2020“Rick and Morty” adventure in GraphQL queriesQuery in GraphQL right away with the Rick and Morty API With GraphQL’s in-browser tool, GraphiQL, we send queries to the Rick and Morty API. We explore simple fields and arguments then move to aliases and fragments. There is no need to build a server. This article is great for…Graph QL6 min read
Published in intro2codee·Dec 16, 2020The A in LAMPReload, restart, and enable Apache with confidence to use the Internet’s #1 HTTP server In this article, we move from a full LAMP stack installation to navigating Apache basics. Follow along to learn commands for Apache, the A in LAMP. …Web Development5 min read
Published in theirhumanism·Dec 2, 2020Major things I still don’t know in Chinese after studying for a year and why I keep tryingInspiration comes from what I don’t know about the language Mandarin Chinese intrigued me since I was a kid living in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, which is adjacent to Chinatown. I fondly remember visiting with family on a couple of occasions. …Chinese3 min read
Nov 12, 20205 silly and sinister entries from a 1950’s encyclopedia (with pics) to laugh at or cry as you wishWe can look to history to understand the unprecedented present. Or, at least, cope for a few moments knowing that sh*t has hit the fan before. Ask people to pick a point in history for time travel, and emerge some distinct groups. …Sarcasm4 min read
Published in theirhumanism·Oct 13, 2020Broke shopping and the value of freeWith $0.00 in my bank account, I went “shopping” in my Chicago community and did not come home empty-handed. Here is what I got without any money. An origami kit. A tiny bundle of flowers. A handful of chili peppers. …Community2 min read
