Writing
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Looking back at Founders and Coders
01 Jan 2022This blog is a follow up to My Journey to Becoming a Developer. In that post I described how I’d come to apply to the Founders and Coders bootcamp and make the switch to a new career. Now as I start my first job in the tech industry I’m reflecting on my experiences on the course and my hopes for the future.
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Four Things I've Learnt So Far at Founders & Coders
23 Oct 2021It’s been a month since I started the full time course at Founders & Coders and it seems like a good time to talk about what I’ve been learning.
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Attending Co-Tech conference at Space4
09 Oct 2021Co-Tech (Co-operative Technologists) is a network of co-operatives that sell digital or tech services. They met for their conference on 23-24th September in the co-working space at Space4 in Finsbury Park. I attended as a new member of Common Knowledge who have hired me as an apprentice software developer.
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My journey to becoming a developer
09 Aug 2021I’ve worked in book publishing for eight years but I’ve loved it. I’ve won awards (which is really nice and slightly embarrassing) and I’ve worked on some beautiful books.
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Why you should make a personal website
08 Jul 2021A personal website can be thought of as like your ‘home’ on the internet. It is a way to make yourself stand out from the competition. It helps you control your online presence and build a personal brand. It also makes it easier for potential employers to find you.