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Markdown Made Easy: How to Format Your README File
Markdown 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Writing README Files If you’ve ever looked at a GitHub repository or any project documentation, you’ve likely seen a README.md file. But what exactly is a README, and why should you care about it? In this post, I’ll introduce you to Markdown, the format used to create these files,…
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What Is a README and Why Should You ReadME?
Introduction Picture this: you find an interesting project on GitHub, but you have no idea how to use it, what it does, or how to contribute. That’s where the README file comes in. It’s the first thing you see and the most important guide to understanding a project. But here’s the real question—why should you…
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From Day One to Month Eight: Looking Back at My First Week as a Dev
Eight months ago, I started my very first dev job. I was full of excitement, nerves, imposter syndrome, and coffee. So much coffee. I actually wrote this blog post during my first week – wide-eyed and overwhelmed, trying to take in every single detail. But I never hit publish (classic me). So, 8 months later,…
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Git Command Line Hacks: Work Smarter, Not Harder
The Command Line: Your Computer’s Secret Superpower The command line (also called the terminal or shell) is a way of interacting with your computer by typing text commands instead of clicking buttons. It might seem intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, it can actually be faster and more powerful than…
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I’m Back – Where Have I been?
Life happens. And… I’ve been much quieter than I originally planned. In the wise words of Rihanna, circa 2012: “Where have you been?” Well, I’ve been busy! But I’m back – and ready to share all the lessons, chaos, wins, and muddled messes of the past four months. A Personal Update First up – I…
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What Not to Do as a New Developer (And What to Do Instead)
Starting a new role can feel like navigating a minefield. You’re figuring out where everything is, who everyone is, and what on earth you’re actually meant to be doing. It’s a lot. So, let’s take a breath, step back, and get you prepped for day one. Here are a few things to not do—and what…
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From Beginner to Junior Dev: My Journey into Coding
Have you ever felt stuck in a job that drained your soul, with no clear way out? That was me, just a year ago. Today, I’m gearing up to start my first role as a junior developer—proof that even the most unexpected journeys can lead to incredible places. I was stressed, with no passion or…
Welcome to The Ditzy Developer! Here, coding isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. As I start a new career path, learn from my mistakes, and (sometimes) feel like an absolute ditz, I’m sharing every step of the journey to show that it’s okay to struggle while learning something new.
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