I've started looking at React again, and one of the concepts that was new to me was the virtual DOM. React isn't the only JavaScript framework to make use of a virtual DOM though. The idea is pretty neat: JS can make changes directly to the DOM, but that can be pretty slow, instead the … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (53!)
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I'm in the (very) gradual process of moving from my career as a pastry chef to one as a web developer. One of the steps I've taken towards that is that I've joined a group of volunteers working for a non-profit creating a Ruby on Rails site. This is a huge step forward for me, … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (41!)
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...and she's back! After a bit of time off, I'm finally getting back to web development! I'd like to be able to say that there's been some huge update, or life change, but there really hasn't been; just regular life stuff. Frankly, I'm a lot better at not beating myself up for taking a break … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (39!)
Bi-Weekly Learning Update (38!)
I'm currently finishing up a Udemy course, The Web Developer Bootcamp. It's a really popular course, and it's been brilliant- I really wish I could have devoted more time to it lately! (But -ah, life, it has a funny way of getting in the way of things!) The final project has been a web app … Continue reading Bi-Weekly Learning Update (38!)
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