Twitter bot update
Decided to rework some code for the Twitter bot and start really retweeting! So if you are interested in doggy pictures go follow @HappyTweetBot1!
This has been a really fun project! Learned a lot about APIs and how to run scripts from servers and all kinds of good stuff! It was also pretty simple to start, and now I can measure the success using a number, the follower count. I know that might seem vain but it at least motivates me a little.
Responsive Web Design Projects
Also decided to make progress on the Responsive Web Design Projects at FreeCodeCamp. I started them last December if I remember correctly and then they kind of fell off. The goal is to finish them and get my first FCC certificate!
Brushing up my HTML and CSS was fun and a little frustrating. Luckily Google is the programmer's best friend!
Study plan
I decided to make a more robust schedule for coding. My base plan right now is:
- Read a chapter of EJS in two days. Then do the exercises on the third day.
- Do at least ten challenges at FCC every day.
This is just the base plan and I'm adding some "spice" to the mix. The spice can be anything that I want to do on that particular day.
I'll keep this at the beginning of my writings and change it as I see fit.
I encourage everyone to make a plan. Winners make plans.
What I did today:
1. Improved my Twitter bot
https://twitter.com/HappyTweetBot1
What I learned from it:
- Working with API
- Everyone likes doggy pictures :)
2. Continued Web Projects at FCC
https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/responsive-web-design/responsive-web-design-projects/
What I learned from it:
- Revised HTML and CSS
- Why Google is so great
Time spent learning:
Task 'Twitter bot'. Elapsed time: 18 min 17 s
Task 'FCC responsive web design'. Elapsed time: 39 min 11 s
Time actually coding: 45 min
Total time: 57 min 28 s
Time spent is tracked by my TaskTimer script and the WakaTime app.
Further reading
Eloquent JavaScript book
My favorite coding book.
FreeCodeCamp
Check out FCC for the best interactive exercises! I have finished the Basic JavaScript, ES6, Regex, and Debugging lessons and can recommend them for a beginner
Exercism coding challenges
Psst
You can check my answers to the exercises of Eloquent JavaScript. You'll find them here.
Have a great day and see you all tomorrow!
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