Apple M1 Fatal Error workaround
Apple M1 users may have difficulties running create-react-app! Here's a workaround to get past that nasty Fatal Error error.
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Why Do I Blog?
Memorization, logic, and numbers have always eluded me. When I started attempting technical interviews, I failed to recall any concepts. Although, I did remember that to teach is to solidify what you have learned. It's why I enjoy pair-programming an...
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How Writing Alt Text Increasingly Improves Your Writing Skills
You should always write alt text for your images! I repeat: you should always write alt text for your images!! Let's make a11y a requirement, okay? Besides, we can spin this task to our advantage. First off, do not start with the words, "this image"...
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Am I Not {expectation} Enough for You?
"What happened to your skin!?" My mother's voice erupted as I returned from a delightful summer day at the waterpark. I was only 8. She dragged me into the shower and vigorously scrubbed my freshly darkened limbs with papaya soap. It was supposed to ...
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An Open Letter to Code Newbies
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A Reflection on Success Metrics
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What I Learned from Close-call Interviews
You did great!! But... You did so well and the team loves you! However... You were SO CLOSE-- I could tell from the sound of the recruiter's voice that, after a month of fretting, questioning my worth, building up my hope for a bright future for me,...
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The Difference Between React State vs. Props
You may have heard the terms "stateful" and "lifting props" thrown around in the community for a while. Here's a TL;DR for you: Props cannot change, but State can. But wait-- what does that even mean? Think of working with polymer clay: the type of ...
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How to Create Reusable Buttons to Trigger GSAP Animations in React!
I was determined to learn how to implement GreenSock animations into my shiny new portfolio/blog, and I discovered how to make this nifty component. Step 0: npm i/yarn add the required dependencies: * React * gsap I am assuming you already have your ...
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