#exercism

so i've been trying this site called exercism to get better at javascript (which i think i hate?). issa cute concept. i'm prolly gonna join the python track as well.

!!! Everyone is so nice in this community! Thank you for all the warm welcomes on my intro post <3

Day 1 /100

I think I was pretty productive today! I finally set up a github even though i'm still slightly confused on how it works. I’ve restarted my progress on my freecodecamp account. I also decided to try something new! I’m using Exercism instead of Codecademy to scrub up on my java skills. I’m stoked to see how it’s going to go the farther I get into the exercises!

FreeCodeCamp

I started the responsive web design course to learn HTML and CSS so I can get ahead for my web app. class i’m taking next semester, and I took a web design class in high school so i'm familiar but definitely need a refresher. 

Started the Responsive Web Design Course.

Lessons 32/69 of Learn HTML by Building a Cat Photo App.

Exercism

I didn’t really plan to get into Exercism today too much today, but I will say there are a lot more exercises for java than Codecademy has. I feel that Codecademy lacks a bit in the java department (free courses). It goes into language syntax and basic concepts but then doesn't get into the details.

Hello world & built a code lasagna.

Exercises 3/132 of the Java Section.

I decided to start the Exercism Coding Challenge #12in23. The goal of this challenge is to experiment with 12 different languages by the end of the year. Each month has a specific theme, such as functional programming or scientific programming. The most interesting part is that you don't need to work on large projects; instead, you can try for each language five different algorithms on the Exercism platform. These algorithms can be simple or more challenging, depending on your choice. The challenge began in February, so I'm already running late and need to catch up. However, since Exercism provides organized tracks for each language and has a large community to help with coding problems, I believe it's a great opportunity to practice, boost my coding skills, and explore a variety of languages. Check it out.

My demons like me,

they want me back!

I can't go back!

I can't go back!!

Diamonds on me biting.

who got the bag?

You make me mad.

You’re making me mad!

You making me sad!!

You money hungry bitch!

Bet I grip stick!

Bust it at your lip!

I shot that nigga like the cops did.

He got his top ripped!

These bitches topless,

that pussy poppin,

and poppin.

These demons knockin,

and knockin,

on my fuckin noggin!

They will not stop,

till they got me in the darkness.

Darkness!!

All I see is darkness.

It's really dark here.

My demons like me,

they want me back!

I can’t go back!

I can’t go back,

Exorcizámos te, ómnis immúnde spíritus, ómnis satánic potéstas, ómnis infernális adversárii, ómnis légio, ómnis congregátio et sécta diabólica, in nómine et virtúte Dómini nóstri

We cast you out, every unclean spirit, every satanic power, every onslaught of the infernal adversary, every legion, every diabolical group and sect, in the name and by the power of our Lord

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I took a little longer than I wanted for my next post but with only a somewhat made-up posting schedule I’ll excuse myself this once. I’m doing good in my college classes and soon I’ll make a post about my class studies. I also only have 7 weeks left of this semester!

FreeCodeCamp

I  like front-end languages so far. I don’t have much experience with javascript yet but I like HTML and CSS. It’s probably because HTML and CSS are a lot easier than other languages so it’s a walk in the park for me compared to the back-end language Java. I'm excited to start my own HTML and CSS projects after I get more confident coding them.

Lessons 70/91 of Learn Basic CSS by Building a Cafe Menu.

Exercism

I wanted to start with that exercism is not beginner friendly! I think it would be better to do the codecademy java course and have a good basis of the language before heading over to exercism. It’s more for practice projects than actually teaching lessons. The mentors are extremely helpful if you get stuck or for each exercise, I like looking at the community solutions after I finish to see the different ways people coded the same problem!

In progress with Play your Cards! (Blackjack)

Exercises 8/132 of the Java Section.

ok so i was having an issue with the 2nd task. i really think flow charts are the key to anything i find even remotely complicated cuz then i can think things through. so i did this one:

this is probably not the best or most super technical way to make a programming flow chart but i NEED notes. it's one thing to write "this is the next step in the process", but if you don't know how to implement the process, what's the point? so once i did my googles and figured out HOW to do the step, i added the notes so i knew what code to write. and ya know what? it WORKED!