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7.15.2015
Regular expressions
A regular expression is a sequence of characters that forms a search pattern. It is often used with the string functions search() and replace(). Regular expressions tend to differ depending on the programming language Read the rest of this post...
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7.13.2015
JavaScript vs Ruby
As a programmer new to JavaScript, one of the most noticeable differences between JavaScript and Ruby is how they handle loops. Read the rest of this post...
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7.13.2015
Personal Values
While I am not usually the biggest fan of these "cultural" blogs, I think this is a good one for a little self-reflection. Read the rest of this post...
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5.24.2015
Intro to DBC
After this introductory week to Dev BootCamp I am extremely excited for the transformative experience forthcoming. I know DBC emphasizes not only the practical skills required for development, but the open mindedness to make it through the DBC journey and the emotional intelligence to make it in the long run. Read the rest of this post...
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5.24.2015
Git and VCS
Version Control simplifies the process of implementing changes throughout the progress of a project. It also allows multiple developers to work simultaneously without interfering with one another's work through the use of branching and commit messages for communication about their contributions. Read the rest of this post...
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6.2.2015
CSS display properties
By default, the display property is set to block. In block display, blocks will take up the full line and can not have anything to their right or left. Read the rest of this post...
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6.9.2015
Arrays and Hashes in Ruby
Arrays are numbered indexes that where each index contains information. Hashes contain "key value pairs", so each node of information is labelled in a specific way. Think of a dictionary- how each "word" has a "definition". The word would be the key and the definition the value. Read the rest of this post...
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6.9.2015
Learning styles and DBC environment
Formalized learning styles and video game style stats applied to psychology aside, I know that I learn best under pressure and in a social environment. That is why I am glad that I am enrolled in Dev Bootcamp where I will thrive in the time pressured environment and tight social structure. Read the rest of this post...
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6.16.2015
Ruby enumerable methods
An enumerable is a "collection" in ruby, with the qualification that a .each method has been specified. This .each method is important to understanding what the method map does and how it ties in to being an enumerable. Read the rest of this post...
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6.16.2015
Arrays and Hashes in Ruby
One of the biggest concerns in computer technology is online security. The focus of internet security is on online banking/shopping, protecting company and national securit data, and protecting against widespread malicious attacks like worms. Read the rest of this post...
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6.23.2015
Ruby Classes
Classes in Ruby are used to group common information, methods, and functionality. An example class is shown above; it describes a person by their name, age, height, and weight and also includes some methods that would be what you want your "person" to be able to do. Read the rest of this post...
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6.23.2015
Required blog on vulnerability and feelings
I haven't felt an emotion since '06