EXAMPLE: Front-end dev learning in public and building real projects

[new2code]

Introduce yourself

Hi everyone, I’m Sam. I’m currently working towards my first role as a front-end developer and using GitHub to learn in public and track what I’m building.

I’ve been focusing on HTML, CSS, JavaScript and some Python, and trying to move away from just tutorials into actually building my own projects (even when they’re a bit rough). I’m also really interested in accessibility and making sure what I build works for as many people as possible.

Links (optional)

https://githubfast.kdns.fr/new2code
https://githubfast.kdns.fr/new2code/hiking-pace-calculator
https://www.frontendmentor.io/profile/new2code

Where are you in your GitHub journey?

Building my first project

And where are you going next on GitHub?

I want to keep building projects that feel more “real world” and improve the ones I’ve already made instead of jumping between ideas.

Also looking to start contributing more to open source, even if it’s small things like improving documentation or accessibility.

What technical skills or projects are you working on?

I recently built a hiking pace calculator using HTML, CSS and JavaScript:
https://githubfast.kdns.fr/new2code/hiking-pace-calculator

I’ve also been completing challenges on Frontend Mentor to keep practising and improving:
https://www.frontendmentor.io/profile/new2code

I’ve contributed small accessibility improvements like adding alt text to images, which made me realise how important those details are.

Right now I’m focusing on strengthening my JavaScript and getting more confident building without following step by step guides.

Got a question for us? (optional)

For people already working as developers, what helped you feel confident enough to start applying for roles?

[svenkroll]

If you think you can give it a try, you'll grow through your challenges, and the best way to learn is to jump in headfirst. If it doesn't work out, better luck next time. Have confidence, but keep your feet on the ground.

[opt2mis]

If you’re new here, you’re in the right place. 😄

Hello everyone

I’m Roger my online handle is opt2mis, I’m a system operator for a university in Montreal Canada
, looking to learn how to code

[samaraestes1993-ops]

hey my name is Megan I'm new to all of this I ant never done anything like this I've got a friend dose all kind of this kind work but I don't really no what's really to do but I would love to learn how this codes to work I got a lot of time on my hands to learn how this works

[duct-tape2]

Hi @new2code — one thing that helped me trust a contribution early was completing a small change with a clear acceptance check and seeing it pass review. Your JavaScript and accessibility interests match one currently unassigned task in a project I maintain:

#13: guarantee 48px touch targets for the five mobile bottom tabs

The focused change is in apps/mobile/App.tsx: add a stable minimum height to the existing tab buttons, preserve their accessibility labels/state, and extend the dependency-free Node regression check so the guarantee cannot be removed accidentally. It is React Native/TypeScript, but it does not require Expo, a simulator, the backend, or speech engines.

If that feels like the kind of real-world accessibility change you want, comment /claim on issue #13, keep it to one focused PR, and include Closes #13. The issue names the exact files and checks. No pressure if it is not the right fit.

[TracyMCole]

I am here because I want to learn how to CODE and speak this language. I am an academic librarian and hoping to also apply some of these new to me areas around coding to my day to day workflow and to help with efficiency on job. I am very Gen X so these are heavy lifts for me but eager and curious to try and succeed. Stay cool. Photo by CDC on UnSplash

[GmbH-COMPANY]

Witam wszystkich, mam na imię Paweł i od 2015 jestem emigrantem. Wyjechałem do sąsiedniego kraju by stworzyć rodzinę normalnie pracować i żyć. Przez mój wybór decyzji, nie znając prawa kraju, bez języka pracuje od 11lat jako monter rusztowań przemysłowych ale uważam ten czas na zmarnowany chociaż lubię tą pracę. W pracy trzeba być kreatywnym itd. i uważac bardzo... Pomysłów mam bardzo dużo i mógłbym iść na łatwiznę dogadać się z kimś ale Chciałbym się nauczyć programowac.

[v-ember]

Hi @GmbH-COMPANY, thanks for participating!

Unfortunately, we don’t currently have moderators for languages other than English. Until that changes, we need to ask that everyone use English here in the GitHub Community when posting to ensure discussions are adhering to our Code of Conduct.

[fedrickyap-lgtm]

Hi guys, I am a Malaysian Chinese called Yap. I am a very fresh newbie without any internet background and development skills.(I don't even know how to build a DIY PC)

[NARENDRAPRASATH666]

Hi guys, i am from chennai, India. i am environmental science graduate, i here to lean and create solution for my field using code.

[dosacro13-star]

Hello people. im very new to all this. theres still so much i dont understand. can someone run the basics to me? maybe something thats really easy for you now but was difficult when you were like me. plz send info. tips. also, i see alot of youtube videos of people using ios? mac? is that something i should switch to? can someone help me make emails plz thanks.

im in the works of helping my bro make a website for his limo business. made a few nice ones but i cant create the things i envision. i mean i do, but not the way i would want it, it would show up lookin horrible or laggy.

been watching and reading alot of things about automating personal agents, i want to start on that but i have nothing for it to automate.
can someone please send me the sauce. thanks bye

[harryjal593-create]

Building small calculators is actually a great way to learn front-end development because they give you a real problem to solve while practising HTML, CSS, JavaScript, validation, and responsive design. The hiking pace calculator is a good example of that approach. A project such as a body type calc could be another interesting exercise, especially if you focus on accessibility and making the interface simple for different users. Keep building and improving these small projects—they can make a portfolio much more convincing.

[GmbH-COMPANY]

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[pailgrape]

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