Maureen's Coding Adventure

So, I suppose this is where we will begin. This isn’t, however, the actual beginning. That happened about a year ago.....

I found myself working on my computer and actually loving it. I wasn’t coding yet, but making informational, animated web videos. Very different, I know, but similarly satisfying. I enjoyed watching my ideas come to life; literally watching them walk around on the screen. I was using an animation software, and while it was easy and fun to use, I found so many areas where I needed more from the developers. I found myself wondering what it would be like to actually be able to create something from scratch; make something that wasn’t there before.

Fast-forward.... after countless free online courses, I decided I wanted to take the plunge. I didn’t know, and still don’t, what exactly I’d like to do with a career in development. All I knew is I had to start somewhere. I decided to apply for ADA Developers Academy. Boy was that a wakeup call. I honestly had no idea what I was doing through most of the application process. But I persisted and submitted my application. Than came the anxiety. I couldn’t stand the waiting. Especially because I wasn’t convinced I’d actually get past the first phase. So, after a few weeks of wringing my hands, listening to code related podcasts, and trying to absorb all things code, I decided I was sick of waiting and would shift to my plan “b”.