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Why Elon Musk's ANTI-REMOTE work stance is MISGUIDED

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I originally planned to have all the pre course work done by today, but that didn’t happen. There are a total of 8 pre course lessons and a final coding challenge, within each lesson there can be multiple exercises and in turn each exercise consist of multiple problems plus optional problems. I am not satisfied unless I solve them all. So about six days ago I was up to Lesson 6, having solved all the problems I was at the last optional one, and I just couldn’t figure it out.

How I felt. >.<

Here’s the problem:

// STRETCH PROBLEMS (NOT REQUIRED)

// count takes in an array

// and returns an objects containing a frequency count for each item in the array

// Example: count(['red', 'blue', 'blue', 'pink', 'blue', 'green', 'red']) would

// return { red: 2, blue: 3, pink: 1, green: 1}

I have a habit, bad one... need to work on it, of just starting to write code without properly planning it out. So, for six days, on and off, I attempted to solve this problem, with mild success, some parts would work others wouldn’t. I knew that it had to be solvable with just the material from the lessons so far, so I didn’t want to look up any additional resources. Finally I sat down with pen and paper and started to logically map it out. I didn’t get to far when it finally just clicked, and I started typing it out testing each part as I went along. Finally at the final step, I run it and it works! It does exactly what it needs to do! I’m so happy I figured it out. Looking at it now it wasn’t really that hard, I just need to think about it a little bit more before I just start typing as it comes to my head.

Here’s the solution I ended with. I sure there’s several different ways it could have been solved, but based on the lessons so far, this is how it made sense to me for it to work: 

 function count(array) {

 let sortArr = array.sort();

 let colorArr = [];

 let countArr = [];

 let count = 0;

 for(i = 0; i < array.length; i++){

   if(sortArr[i+1] === sortArr[i]){

     continue;

   }

   else{

     colorArr[count] = sortArr[i];

     count++;

   }

 }

 count = 0;

 for(i = 0; i < colorArr.length; i++){

   for(j = 0; j < sortArr.length; j++){

     if(colorArr[i] === sortArr[j]){

       count++;

     }

   }

   countArr[i] = count;

   count = 0;

 }

 const colorFrequency = {};

 for(i = 0; i < colorArr.length; i++){

   colorFrequency[colorArr[i]] = countArr[i];

 }

 return colorFrequency;

}

count(['red', 'blue', 'blue', 'pink', 'blue', 'green', 'red']);

Console Log:

{ blue: 3, green: 1, pink: 1, red: 2 }

Now I’m going to take a short break and let my brain reset.

On July 16, 2018 I was accepted into the Lambda School’s Part Time Computer Science course, which will take a little over a year to complete. I decided that I want to keep a record of my experience through the program in the form of a blog. This won’t be easy. The course is supposed to be pretty intensive, and I’ll be working full time as well. I decided to do this as an experiment to see how far I can push myself. I plan on studying extremely hard, and aim to be a top student. I’ll use this tumblr to keep track of everything I’m doing in the program, and so that anyone who is interested in it has an idea of how it works. 

The first day of class is on September 17th. Prior to that I need to accomplish the following:

Finish the pre course work ( I have a few exercises left and would like to have them complete by Sunday 22nd).

Work through additional resources provided by admissions ( there are five additional resources that were provided).

Start customizing my tumblr page ( I plan on creating my own theme, no pre made themes, this will get better as I go through the course).

Be as prepared as I can be before the first day of class!

I hope this “experiment” turns out interesting, guess we’ll see how it goes.

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With coding aptitudes, you can land positions with little neighborhood organizations or industry monsters like Google or Facebook. Tech organizations are searching for solid experts who can finish diverse activities. Once in a while, you'll work in conjunction with different coders. Contingent upon your level of involvement and the organization, you may likewise total activities all alone.

Regardless of whether it's your first employment or on the off chance that you have 20 years encounter, everything is an arrangement. You convey a specific aptitude set to the table, and you may even meeting admirably. In the event that your arrangement aptitudes miss the mark, you could pass up a major opportunity for a huge number of dollars consistently. You could even pass up a major opportunity for the openings for work you need.

At the point when it's an ideal opportunity to arrange your pay, don't simply accept you realize what you're doing. This is the means by which individuals miss key open doors constantly. On the off chance that they've offered you the occupation, they're as of now sure you can do it. The main question is the amount they're willing to pay you to do it. The same applies when you've been at the organization for some time. They may keep you on, offer you extra duty, or give advancements. Every one of these things show they esteem you. The main question is the thing that pay they'll offer and you'll acknowledge.

Get Used to Asking for What You Want subsequent to Coding School

On occasion, requesting what you need can threaten. It's not quite recently pertinent in meetings. It can feel pushy or hazardous to request the things you need. Individuals don't generally feel great pushing for themselves. This procedure rehashes itself at whatever time you apply for another occupation or take an advancement.

Numerous businesses won't simply volunteer the compensation and advantages you merit. You need to arrange and advocate for your benefit. Now and again, it'll be dependent upon you to proceed onward and investigate other profession openings. One of the greatest worries of numerous understudies moving on from coding school projects is that they'll request excessively. How might you get around this?

● Research Market Trends: One of the most vital things you can do is research. Schools and educators can help you explore showcase patterns. While you can be forceful in your transactions, dependably ensure you're taking a gander at the correct numbers. On the off chance that you simply graduated, you shouldn't request a similar pay you may expect five or ten years down the line.

● Practice: Practice makes immaculate, and compensation transactions are no special case. On the off chance that the first or just circumstances you arrange is the point at which you're attempting to land a position or a raise, it can plague. In the event that you've done it 20 times before with a companion, relative, or partner, it's more natural and less frightening.

● Look for Outside Resources: Some organizations and sites offer assistance get ready for arrangements. They can help you do the exploration and experience diverse situations. They can offer tips on the best way to successfully arrange. For a few, this is only a method for imparting more certainty. For others, it gives key data that helps them say the correct things and fabricate achievement.

Know When to Accept or Walk Away with Coding School Programs

Regardless of the possibility that you don't need them, it's fundamental to realize what your options are subsequent to coding school. You can inquire about the market esteem so you comprehend what's reasonable for anticipate. By the day's end, a few bosses won't will to offer you that equitable esteem. When you comprehend what your alternatives are, you can show signs of improvement thought of when to leave or acknowledge. Pay isn't the main figure transactions. Now and then, businesses offer you more noteworthy advantages or progression openings. Some additionally appreciate more noteworthy development openings. It's dependent upon you to compute the advantages which could likewise incorporate things like being nearer to home.

Interviewing with Bloc Software Developer Program

I've been weighing the pros and cons of MANY different code bootcamps available in person here in Denver, or online. I've narrowed it down to Bloc, Fullstack, and Turing. As a mom I'm really leaning towards online, and need to decide if that path is right for me. If it is, which do I go with? The elite Fullstack, or the beginner friendly Bloc?

Two weeks since I started these daily reflections I feel closer to a plan. I’ve researched many of the top coding schools that are available to me online or in Denver where I live (FullStack, Turing, Bloc, Galvanize). There are pros and cons to all of them. I love the idea of an in person setting like Turing and it helps that it is also a nonprofit which makes me feel good. Ultimately, I have a 20 month old and a wife that works strange hours, without the flexibility to call out, or leave early. 

Could Online Code Schools Be The Answer?

Maybe. I’ve spoke a good amount to FullStack Academy, and have some calls and interviews with Bloc tomorrow. Here are the current pros/cons of each.

Full Stack Pros: credibility, online

Full Stack Cons: new online program, designed for intermediate devs and would require a bootcamp ($5k) or intensive learning on my own before being ready Bloc Pros: First online school started in 2011, starts at beginner base

Bloc Cons: not as strong reputation as Full Stack, 9 months vs 6 or 7

Other Things to Focus On

In the midst of this I want to ensure I don’t lose the focus on healthy living, including daily yoga and exercise practices. I believe daily journaling, yoga, and more regularly running for 30 minutes at a time can keep that healthy balance.

We’re always blown away by the commitment of our staff to our students and our mission. This past semester, our Front End Engineering Instructor JD Isaacks wowed us again. JD was hired as a second Front End Engineering Instructor in Atlanta, but jumped at the opportunity to teach for a semester in Florida. He literally packed his family up and moved to beautiful, sunny Tampa Bay for the first…