Thanks for visiting my spot on the web
I started this site to share what I'm learning while I'm learning it. For years I have been saving notes while taking a course or reading docs, collecting helpful and interesting snippets of code I find useful, and keeping track of ideas and solutions that I myself come up with.
Considering how much I have benefitted from the content that other developers share I figured it was time to return the favor. Hopefully something on this site helps you in some way.
So who am I?
Professionally I'm a software engineer that focuses on frontend web development. I say I'm self-taught, but as I mentioned above it is only possible because of all the amazing resources others have created and shared.
Some of my favorite tech and topics I write about are React↗, Next.js↗, TypeScript↗, and Tailwind CSS↗.
Recently I have started learning C++. The language is used a lot in the creation of audio plug-in software (synths and effects) and is also the language used for certain creative coding libraries such as openFrameworks↗.
Intro to programming
Prior to building with code I created things with wood, metal, plastics, cement, fiberglass, etc. I loved it, and still do, but it was a much more complicated life. Having a workshop is amazing, but it's a lot to manage and maintain. Also, moving it was a nightmare.
However it was working in that field that led me to programming.
I began incorporating "tech" into the work I was doing for both residential and commercial clients. Things began to take off when I worked with an event design company and started pairing simple motion sensors with prop lighting. You may have heard about or used Arduinos↗. I know they've been at the threshold of other's introduction into programming.
While living in Portland, OR, I assisted in building the new boardroom furniture for the tech company Puppet↗. I spent a lot of time at their amazing office and loved the entire feel and vibe of the place. Everyone I met and engaged with was interesting and generous. It felt like an environment and culture I'd enjoy working in.
I eventually decided to nudge my life in that direction.
Besides code
Besides coding I love being outside. It's good to get away from the desk and glowing monitor. Hiking and backpacking are a genuine passion, though I don't ever seem to dedicate enough time to either. I love going out for breakfast...maybe even more than dinner. I also started getting into gardening, though lately it's only been simple indoor experiments. I've become a master at growing sprouts .
I appreciate you checking out my site. You can also visit my GitHub↗ and LinkedIn↗ pages if interested. I'm not too active on social media, though, so you probably won't find me there.
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