Get started with ChatGPT in just 2 steps!
Ok, I’ve been talking to a lot of folks about ChatGPT, and it’s obvious people think it’s a lot more complicated than it is. Nope, OpenAI made it incredibly simple, and you can start chatting as soon as you log in. Here are two incredibly easy steps to get going with ChatGPT. Step 1: Create […]
What is ChatGPT?
Imagine a world where chatbots go beyond the same old responses, stepping into an era where they get us—REALLY get us. To the degree that it’s often almost like chatting with another human. ChatGPT is a chatbot designed by AI company OpenAI to make our lives easier by streamlining our access to information in ways […]
welcome to the fun zone! ????
*looks up at camera and smiles softly* oh, hi! I didn’t see you there. welcome to the patreon, friends!ready to have some fun? I’ve been on this AI and automation kick for quite a while now—since I was a young web dev—but I always told myself I didn’t know enough to be able to share […]
i’m here to help ????
hi friends! here at La Vie en Code—and in general—I strive to be an equal opportunity opportunity proponent AND critic of artificial intelligence and machine learning. and as such, I must draw attention once again to the major… major limitations of AI. I present to you this video from the subreddit r/chatgpt. I frequent the […]
Don’t underestimate the power of fear
Fear is a powerful, compelling emotion.
The joys of creating a dope community
Building a local tech community gave me an incredible opportunity to connect with others, while creating the kind of environment I always wanted to be a part of!
What does it mean to “think like a programmer”?
Lot of people ask what it means to “think like a programmer” means. Here are some traits of people who think programmatically!
5 Ways to Avoid Disappointment While Learning to Code
If you’re disappointed in your coding progress, it’s usually based in unrealistic expectations. Here’s how to avoid putting yourself in that position!
Shoot Your Shot, 2019 Edition
First time posting on my home blog since 2017! Glorious day! Let’s talk about conference talk and accelerator cohort applications.
Having a Productive Creative Day
Creative days are the days where I just dump things from my brain, without editing. Here’s what I do to relax, focus, and let the creative juices flow.
10 Perks of Being a Newbie Web Developer
This time may not seem enjoyable, but that’s because learning to code is hard. Add these items to your gratitude list. Have you ever fondly remembered a relationship after the fact that you knew was messy, but ultimately enjoyable? Perhaps the person had a lot of levels to them, and communication wasn’t great. But you […]
On Being an Overextended Newbie Tech Entrepreneur
Parsing the challenges of producing useful social content as a newbie web developer, and my efforts to overcome them I’ve been going through a tough time lately. I’ve been feeling very overwhelmed—like I’m just coming to after spinning out. Things I used to enjoy are starting to feel very stressful and anxiety-inducing to me. This isn’t […]
Leveraging Twitter to build your web development career
Why Twitter followers can be your biggest fans, and how to build a powerful audience Ihad been on Twitter for nearly two years before I finally figured out how to use it. I could never quite understand why this platform is so great for networking and self-promotion. To my further surprise, by the time I finally figured it […]
Keep writing and recording, newbie coders
We need your perspectives, now and forever This is going to be a “short” one. For those unfamiliar with my writing, a 4–5 minute read is definitely short. ???? I like just sharing my thoughts occasionally, without the burden of extensive research. Being a new (< 2 years) web developer with a blog and podcast—that often […]
4 Reasons You Can’t Learn to Code That Have Nothing to Do With Being Lazy or a Poor Programmer
Personal responsibility is important, but there may be more to it. It’s a familiar picture. You’ve decided to learn to code. Eager and enthusiastic, you pick your first tutorials and learn-to-code websites, and start working through the content in earnest. Students typically start with HTML and CSS, so you’re likely learning the basics of putting together […]
Why You Should Be Learning With Treehouse
Insights from one of Treehouse’s top 1% of students internationally Why I recommend Treehouse, specifically When I talk about when I first learned to code, I often start after I lost my job in software-as-a-service (SaaS) customer service management in 2015. But that’s not entirely accurate. I actually stumbled upon Treehouse one day back in 2012. I […]
Visualization Techniques for Programmers (and Why You Should Be Using Them)
Learning to code doesn’t just happen at the keyboard Lately, I’ve been experimenting with different learning styles and brain hacks. While I have adapted naturally over time to self-educating in the most efficient manner, there’s always room for improvement. One of my most recent experimentations, I stumbled upon purely accidentally. While driving one day, I wanted […]
WIWO: JavaScript and the DOM
In WIWO (What I’m Working On), I discuss what languages and technologies I am currently learning using Treehouse, so you can follow along with another student learning web development. We won’t take a very deep dive into the technologies, because Treehouse already does an amazing job of that… so feel free to sign up for a free 7-day […]
6 Tips For Getting Out Of A Coding Rut
When teaching ourselves web development, it can be difficult at times to keep the momentum going. Life arises, things happen, and falling off the horse doesn’t seem like a big deal… until 3 weeks have passed, and you think you’ve forgotten how to write a function. Fortunately, there are ways to get out of a […]
Growth Stages of the Web Developer
The four ladder rungs every web development student climbs I’m primarily focusing on LVEC right now, and focusing on creating content for other self-taught web developers. However, when I find some free time… I still love to code. The quality of my coding time has evolved over the past year. It has changed from a sometimes […]