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First, the serious stuff!!

This week I learned quite a lot! Here is a list of subjects I took upon myself to learn and become better familiar with:

• PHP Programming Language (NEW SKILL!!!)

• Data Structure & Algorithms (Arrays, Linked Lists, and Sorting Problems mostly)

• Applied to projects on Upwork

• Object Oriented Programming

• SEO

• This Portfolio Site!!!
  

Serious Stuff Meat & Potatoes

PHP Programming Language (NEW SKILL!!!) / Projects on Upwork

I have begun to look for projects on Upwork to gain experience working for others. I am not too worried about pay at this moment. I'm really just in it to learn new skills, get a feel for interviews dealing with tech, and put the pressure on to build my problem-solving skills! I actually have an interview Monday to see if I would be the right fit this company for a small project. It deals with using PHP, HTML, and Excel. Tbh, I have not worked with PHP before so I spent most of the weekend working through a video on YouTube "PHP Programming Language Tutorial - Full Course" by freeCodeCamp.org. The video covered many topics such as basic syntax, some basic DSA's, and more. Honestly, was not difficult and I was happy about that. I was able to use a lot of my knowledge I already had. A lot of the syntax was similar to Javascript with a few differences. I thought the video was very easy to follow, insightful, and I would suggest to a friend. As long as you had some basic understanding of HTML and DSA's, it will be a breeze.

Data Structure & Algorithms (Arrays, Linked Lists, and Sorting Problems mostly)

This week I continued to reaffirm what I have been learning over the past few months by purchasing a lifelong subscription to Neetcode.io. I have earned a few certifications in Python and the basic understanding of DSA's over the last 4 to 5 months, but I understand the necessity to continuously improve those skills. So I chose to start reaffirming everything I have learned from Codecademy.com by working on Leetcode.com and following the instructions and lessons from Mr. Neetcode himself.

Object Oriented Programming

I have also began dabbling in the basic concepts of OOP as well. Each time I look at a Software Engineer job announcement I tend to see this required skill quite a bit. So far I get it and find it quite interesting, but feel I need to focus on OOP in an actual project setting to lock it down. I'll get to it soon I think.

SEO

Was introduced to a friend that works heavily with SEO recently. Have decided to take on the task to learn this as a side project in the hopes of not only gaining experience, but also a working relationship that my new friend and myself could benefit from.

This Portfolio Site!!!

I think this is self explanitory! Isn't it great??!! I will continue to update this blog once a week for now, along with each new certification I earn and any other ideas I might think of for making this site better.

Ideas and Planned Learning for This Week (12/18 - 12/24)

Planned Learning: I plan to keep working on Neetcode.io and Leetcode.com to gain a better understanding of DSA's. We will also see how this interview tomorrow goes! Fingers crossed. I think I will also begin getting familiar with Java as well seeing as how it is as widely used as Python is. I will definitely learn more per the usual, just have not thought of what else to learn just yet.

Ideas: Discord Bot that plays an interactive game of tag with a group of friends.

Thanks for partaking in my life! Happy Holidays!!!

Yours Truly - HeyLT

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