Learning to Code from Scratch on the Modern Web with Tae'lur Alexis

Tae'lur Alexis, self taught programmer and founder of CodeEveryday, talks to us about:

• Figuring out that software was what she wanted to do
• Learning to code from scratch on the modern web.
• How front-end development was appealing as a beginner due to visual feedback and opportunity to be creative
• How social media was key to her success in landing a job as a self-taught developer
• The CodeNewbie and 100DaysOfCode communities on twitter and the roles they play in supporting developers
• Setting up realistic habits and goals to prevent burnout
• What the interview process was like for a new-commer to the industry

Transcript

"Learning to Code from Scratch on the Modern Web with Tae'lur Alexis" Transcript

Resources:

• freeCodeCamp
• Colt Steele on Udemy
• CodeNewbie
• 100DaysOfCode Challenge

Tae'lur Alexis:

• Twitter
• CodeEveryday Twitter

Joel Hooks

• Twitter
• Website