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Discussion on: #CNC2021 "Code More" Pre-Mission Submission Thread

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Hi! I decided to take part in this challenge. Good luck everyone!

What has worked:

  • 100DaysOfCode challenge (first time): When I tried it for the first time it worked well and I was able to complete the 100 Days process. I learned a lot and felt a sense of accomplishment.
  • My first few months as a developer: Since it was my dream job! (It's been more than 2 years now and I still enjoy it, but I feel more anxious about not having enough skill or knowledge.)
  • freeCodeCamp challenges: Challenges were difficult but it was good to experience building something from brief "user stories", not with step-by-step instructions.

What has not worked:

  • 100DaysOfCode challenge (second time): This time I didn't strictly follow the official rules because I felt it was too exhausting when I did so last time. But it resulted in not completing the challenge.
  • Building Google Assistant Actions: The project I wanted to build turned out to be too big for me. I was not familiar with any of the skills required.
  • A video tutorial on React: I couldn't understand which part of the code is doing what, and got confused. I think I was lacking basic knowledge.

Long-term goals?:
I want to create something as a side project in my private time.

Short-term goals?:
I have many books/video courses which I thought I want to learn someday. I want to get one of them done. I want to build confidence by completing something.