Learning to code from a standing start
Aimed at anyone who has no coding experience and wonders if it's worth having a go, this personal piece details my very gentle start with coding.
Max Brookman-Byrne
@infinitemax
Self-taught junior web developer, currently honing my MERN skills with a bootcamp at The Developer Academy, Sheffield.
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Posts
Relating collections in non-relational databases
This article discusses how I used the `populate()` method from Mongoose to link different collections within a database.
React: why are my state variables behind??
A beginner's React post, looking at useState and why state variables can appear to be "behind" when linked to an input.
Personal projects and "agile" working
Agile working is central to modern software development, and it's something that we can all draw on to improve our productivity and project management.
Beginner's authentication, JWT and cookies
An outline of my journey learning about authentication in full stack web apps, plus getting started with JSON Web Tokens and cookies.
Preparing for your bootcamp!
An insider's guide to preparing for your coding bootcamp!