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I just made this calculator the other night! So, it doesn’t follow order of operations... or work if you need to do something with a floating point number less than 1 (like 0.something). Not too shabby for an overnight project, though! Feel free to give feedback on the code!
I made a weather app!!! It still needs some polishing and additional features, but it is amazing to have made something useful and functional in one night!!! I know I have’t been posting very often, but we have been so crazy busy! I have been averaging maybe 5-6 hours of sleep a night. It’s totally worth it, though, and we are going to our first hackathon tomorrow night! I’m super excited, and can’t wait for this amazing experience! Hope everyone is well, and at least now you can know what your current weather is!
Please help if you can or share either way! Thank you!
To Infinity...
So, this is happening. The car getting totaled was a blessing in disguise; we ended up getting around half of the deposit for Coding House from the insurance company, right when the payment is due. I am still hoping (and really need!) for the scholarship to come through, but for once, the stars are aligning in my favor (knock on wood, lol!). It hasn’t even fully sunk in yet... I am so excited/happy/anxious all at the same time. Here’s to rocking my 30s so far! Thank you for all of the support, no amount of hard work on my end would have been enough for me to do this alone. California, here I come!!!!!
Breaking: NYC announces plan to offer computer science to every student in the city’s schools
What city needs to be next?
How awesome is this? Every city and town should do this! I'm not getting left behind! 😎😀
Alicia’s Awesome Scholarship Submission
Change Your Life.
When I first saw this phrase accompanying the Coding House logo, it strongly spoke to me because that is exactly what I'm trying to do. I have a wonderful husband; a supportive, loving family and a solid network of friends, and I have usually been able to keep a good job. Even though my family lives off paycheck to paycheck, growing up we always had a place to live and food to eat from our garden. However, the status quo is not exactly how I imagined my life at 30 years old. While I learned a lot about myself and expanded my worldview since leaving home at 17, in many other ways I have been running in place; doing the same thing; always reading, learning and searching for a different way – a way to change things: my life, my family’s lives and my community, for the better. I am applying for this scholarship because I can’t think of anyone whose life would be changed by it as drastically as mine will – from a small town girl whose grandparents didn't finish high school to a college educated, world-class entry-level software engineer.
I found the Computer Programming subject on Khan Academy’s website and decided to give it a try. After completing the HTML/CSS section, I heard about some introductory Python language courses on Coursera. Using Khan Academy, Coursera, and Code School, my curiosity for computer programming developed into a hunger and a passion for finding a way to make coding my career. The reason I am drawn to coding is because it has what my current “career” pathway in the hospitality industry does not – a chance to create, expand my mind and learn new things each day. The fact that I can make a living doing this is simply a perk – as Gary Hamel, a founder of Strategos, put it, “we are happiest when we are creating.” There is so much potential for someone entering into this field. Becoming a video game developer is one such option, and would allow me to bring together two of my biggest passions and help to #ChangeTheRatio in an industry where only 4% of programmers are female. The prospect of a career where I can use my talent and experiences to create applications that will improve people's daily lives has made me driven. It sparked something inside of me, and I believe that I can make a difference, not only for myself and my immediate family, but for others as well.
Around the time I was delving deeper into online learning resources for coding, I read an article about a rise in new tech programs in The New York Times. As I researched coding boot camps, as these programs are called, I came to know Coding House is the program for me. Why? Coding House is committed to helping me achieve my goals – to be trained as a computer programmer and find a career doing so. Having no meal plan in college and crashing on friend's couches for summer school, I experienced firsthand how inadequate food and shelter can affect your ability to learn. It is important to me that Coding House meets these basic needs and I am surprised they are the only coding camp to do so. They are making an investment in me by seeking compensation after I am able to find employment in this new field, not while I am working diligently in order to make this drastic change in my life, thereby becoming my partner in the truest sense.
Coding House's motto is “Change Your Life.” I know I have the ability and drive to do just that. Attending Coding House is the launchpad to reach my goals – to become a skilled and employed computer programmer – and to change the lives of my family and community by paying it forward, helping others reach their goals and opening doors for underrepresented groups in the tech industry. I am passionate about increasing diversity in computer programming because greater collaboration amongst different groups allows for growth and new ways of thinking. I am one to #ChangeTheRatio because I come from a unique background with a large, blended family, that has struggled day-to-day in a small town that offers little in the way of exciting tech-related opportunities. It is my goal to inspire young girls from similar backgrounds to take a greater interest in computer science and writing code.
I am doing everything possible to raise the necessary funds to pay to attend Coding House myself. My husband and I sold basically everything we own, and recently moved in with his parents in order to save up as much money as we can. We purchased the required MacBook Pro, and I started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money as well. No one in my family or circle of friends has a lot to give, but those that can have contributed. I know if I don't win the scholarship, it is because somebody else needs it more than I do, and I will just have to work a little harder. This is the chance I've been looking for to Change My Life, and I refuse to let it pass me by. I thank you for this opportunity, and for offering this scholarship so that women like me can dare to hope. I realize that the possibilities are endless and that Coding House is facilitating meaningful change for women like me. I am fighting for a chance to tap into it. I’ll see you next month to #ChangeTheRatio and Change My Life.
Alicia Poindexter
The ONLY Full Immersion Live-In Coding Boot Camp. Learn web development with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and MEAN Stack. Program mobile apps using native iOS, Android, and hybrid platforms.
This is the scholarship I need to win... Let’s go team!
Feeling Great!
I’m working on the finishing touches for my submission for the full-ride scholarship to Coding House. I am definitely nervous, as this is a huge deal; as of right now, I am right at a third of the way towards what I would need just to pay my fees upfront, but I feel pretty good about my odds.
I had my first shift at the Outback here in Durham last night. Well, my latest first shift, anyway; this is my 4th time working there, going back until 2007. It was definitely nice to have a place I could just walk into and say, “Hey, I need a job for about a month,” and have it happen. Kudos, Tracy! It was a slow shift, but my very first table was a mother and her daughter, who was probably around 11 or 12 years old. They were so nice and fun to talk to, perfect for a slow evening. It came up that the daughter was starting some medical treatments in the area, and I had already taken note of her head scarf. I really wanted to do something, so I talked to the manager, and he comped the daughter’s meal. Good looking, out, O! When I delivered this news to the table, the mother started crying and gave me a huge hug. We held each other for a good 45 seconds or more. A genuine connection with another human being, even if ever so brief is the most priceless thing in the world. I wish upon them the very best, and hope for successful treatments! It really put everything into perspective for me, and I feel much more calm than I normally would be, considering how important this is. I realize that I can’t control everything, and as long as I do my best with the things that I can control, then there is no reason for regrets, or second-guessing.
So, I’m feeling pretty at peace, wrapping up my submission, knowing that I’m being honest and giving my all. If the scholarship doesn’t work out, then there is another way to make this happen for me, I just need to find it. You just have to remain positive and count your blessings, good things will happen. I can’t believe I have made it this far in a short amount of time! Here’s to some good news (hopefully) around this time tomorrow!
Busy, Busy, Busy...
We are finally almost finished with our move to Durham. We are taking one more trip back to Hickory this weekend to finish things up at the house there, then it is official. I start work here next week, and hopefully Paul does the same. I’ve been diligently working on my pre work, and I have started drafting my ideas for the female scholarship to Coding House. This will cover 100% of my costs to Coding House, which would be a huge deal for us! Even 50% will make a huge difference in our ability to pay the upfront costs. My submission has to be turned in by Friday, so definitely wish me luck with this. I just wanted to give everyone a quick update, but I must get back to the grind! Thank you for everyone’s support and well wishes!
Did you know?
Women make up 45% of all gamers.
And comprise 46% of the most-frequent video game purchasers.
BUT….
Women only make up 4% of programmers in the gaming industry.
At Code.org, we’re are designing curriculum and spreading awareness to ensure that more girls learn computer science and have opportunities to create the games they play.
By designing game-like tutorials that engage girls and boys at an early age, we have reached over 6 million enrolled learners around the world on Code Studio, including more than 2 million girls.
This summer, we had the opportunity to team up with Humble Bundle, Inc., and Nintendo to continue increasing diversity in tech. For every Humble Bundle purchase, participants could designate a portion of the proceeds to go to Code.org (and starting today, you can also choose to donate a portion of your game purchases to Code.org here).
As a result of this partnership, we have raised over $115,000 to help achieve our goals over the next year:
Giving K-12 students — especially females and students of color — access to high-quality computer science courses (that are a lot of fun, too).
Introducing computer science to millions of new learners through the Hour of Code.
Training thousands of K-12 teachers to establish new computer science programs at their schools.
Thanks Humble Bundle, Nintendo, and PayPal Charitable Giving Fund for expanding computer science education to all students!
Stars sources from Entertainment Software Association (ESA) 2013 report and Game Developer Magazine annual survey.
Code.org is a proud participant in the Humble Bundle/PayPal Charitable Giving Fund program, pursuant to which Humble Bundle makes directed grants to PayPal Charitable Giving Fund for the benefit of certain of its eligible charity partners, subject to PayPal Charitable Giving Fund’s discretion and control.
I would love to get a programming job within the gaming industry after I finish the #codinghouse program! #Bethesda Softworks, do y’all need any female devs? I have some great ideas for Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5!
I’ve been a busy lady!
Things have been crazy en la casa Poindexter lately. Got the MacBook Pro, the GoFundMe campaign is in a nice swing, and we are sorting/packing everything to prepare for the estate/yard sale this weekend, and to move back to Durham! I cannot even begin to describe the bundle of nerves I am. This is a huge decision for us, and now that family has started to step in to help out, I feel even more pressure to succeed. It’s one thing to have expectations for yourself, but when other people have put their money (or in the case of my $2500 MacBook Pro,) their credit on the line because they believe in you, it’s kind of a different ballgame. Not that failure was an option before, but it is very humbling to see how much other people believe in me. Sometimes it just hits me, “What the hell am I thinking?”. Moving clear across the country, selling everything we own and spending all of our money for me to do something that I have zero formal instruction in, and, in the grand scheme of things, very little personal instruction in.
Then, I remind myself how disappointed I will be if I don’t try. If I don’t rise to the occasion to meet this challenge face-to-face. Because, on the flip side of things, it’s one thing to tell yourself you can’t do something, but it’s another thing for somebody else to be able to say, “I told you so, you weren’t good enough to even try.” I believe that I can do anything, as long as I put forth my best effort. This is the reason that Coding House is the best fit for me. They take care of most of the things that could be a distraction in order for you to have the best learning environment possible; this will allow me to put forth my best effort and to succeed. I am so lucky to have family, friends, and most of all a loving husband that are so supportive of me and my dreams. All I can do is my best to make them proud!
Btw, I’m writing this on my new MacBook Pro! She is a beauty and a beast! I can’t wait to see what she is fully capable of while building my own apps!
Woooot!!!! I still have a ton of work to do before October (and a $2000 laptop to buy) but this is the first step towards my future as a full stack programmer!!! I'm so excited/happy. On to completing those steps (in order) to secure my seat! Also, don't forget to click that link to donate on my gofundme page. It's official!!!
Coding Campus and (Drumroll, please) Coding House!!! Phone interviews...
Ok, so today was a busy, yet exciting day. First of all, finally finished building my gaming rig, which is my 1st PC build! Windows 7 Pro just finished installing and, other than getting the operating system updated, it is running like a champ! I’m super excited that my first build was successful. I’ll post some pics/videos later.
I also had 2 phone interviews today. The first, with Coding Campus, went about as I expected, even if I wasn’t sure of the details. First of all, it seems as if a lot of their students attend online, as they are located in Utah. 😕 This is not what I am trying to do, especially since it isn’t really any cheaper than the other programs. Secondly, most of their programs are only offered part time, in the evening, so it isn’t the fully-immersive experience I am looking for. This was just a warm-up, however, for the interview I have been the most excited/anxious/nervous about, and definitely have been looking forward to the most: Coding House.
As I mentioned before, from my preliminary research, I feel like Coding House is the best fit for me. It is a fully immersive program that provides food and housing as well, so that your only worry, your only focus is learning to code in JavaScript. Speaking with Nick James, the founder of Coding House, only confirmed my initial gut feeling. There are live-in mentors and TAs, just in case you get stuck and are up til the wee hours of the morning. There have even been a few people who were unsuccessful their first time through the program, but instead of dumping them on the curb, they allowed them to go through again. They want to provide the best possible employees to their employer partners so that they can continue to offer more and more opportunities. Most importantly, of all the people to have come through the program, all but 2, EVER, now have jobs in the tech industry, mostly in San Francisco!!! I think things went really well, Nick and I definitely seemed to click, and even Paul said he thought it was my best interview yet (talk about perfect timing)! I’ve made it to the next interview, this time with the instructor. I am trying to get as much studying in as possible so that hopefully things can go as well with him. I have faith that things will work out. I was given a second chance at life for a reason 😇 and I feel like this is the right path for me. Thanks for everyone’s continued support. Good night! Wish me luck!
Code Fellows Skype/Phone Interview
So I had a Skype interview scheduled for today (well, yesterday now) at 2:00 in the afternoon with Code Fellows. They have 2 locations, in Portland and Seattle and offer a basic web development bootcamp for 4 weeks, as well as some more advanced courses that are focused on your chosen language. Well, the Skype connection ended up getting disconnected thanks to the cable company, which has been working across the street for nearly a week(!), so she just called me on my cell. It seems as if this program is a bit in transition, as they don't have a longer bootcamp, but everything is broken into 4-week sessions. Only the most basic level is full-time. The soon-to-begin intermediate level, as well as the different options for the advanced level, are only offered part-time for 4 weeks each, with most classes being held from 7-9 each evening only. It seems as if, in the (near) future that they will be moving to a more streamlined 10-12 week full-time bootcamp. Even though this program is a bit cheaper than some of the others (not accounting for the cost of living in Portland or Seattle), I'm just not sure if this is the right fit for me at this time, as I am not sure if it will make me job ready. Maybe if I end up having to wait a few months or so, and they have made the transition and offer a full-time, immersive development bootcamp that will prepare me (as long as I do my part) to be job-ready for a career in software development. On to tomorrow, with 2 phone sessions on my plate. Goodnight!
Just visited Coder Foundry’s Charlotte campus! This location just opened (the main campus is in Kernersville). The staff was super friendly, qualified, and informative. I also had a chance to speak with the current students and ask them questions. Will def not be disappointed if this is the program where I end up!
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So I stayed up a little longer because I really wanted to finish the HTML module on Khan Academy. This is a link to my work for the final exercise, if you want to check it out. Thanks!
