A love letter to my future employer (2020)
16 days ago
- #coding-bootcamp
- #career-change
- #personal-growth
- The author reflects on their journey of retraining as a software developer after a life-changing illness and academic pursuit.
- They express self-doubt about their employability but also a strong desire to become a skilled software engineer.
- The author shares their experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) during a pair-programming task, initially misunderstanding the concept but eventually grasping it.
- They discuss their progress in coding, feeling more confident in their abilities and proud of their learning milestones.
- The author is also learning Go alongside Ruby, using it to build a text-based adventure game as a practical learning project.
- They are preparing to start a full-time coding bootcamp, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement about the structured schedule and challenges ahead.