JC Smiley

Front End Developer with a focus on React (web) and React Native (mobile), Code Connector national team Online Content Manager and a leader for the Memphis chapter, Gardner, and Outdoor Enthusiast

Memphis, TN Joined on Jan 22, 2019

Work

Frontend Developer

Work status

I'm looking for work!

JC Smiley

Oct 19

3 Tips on asking for Help while learning how to code

#codenewbie #beginners

2 min read

Positive Thinking while Learning to Code

#watercooler #motivation #codenewbie

2 min read

JC Smiley

Sep 23

Tips for Writing a Great Resume

#interview #career #codenewbie #motivation

258 7

6 min read

JC Smiley

Sep 14

How to have a growth mindset?

#motivation #career #tips #codenewbie

5 min read

JC Smiley

Sep 14

Instead of putting out today's fires, create tomorrow's fireproof doors

#motivation #tips #codenewbie #career

4 min read

JC Smiley

Sep 13

One door closing is another door opening

#motivation #codenewbie #tips #beginners

4 min read

JC Smiley

Sep 8

Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do

#motivation #codenewbie #tips

4 min read

JC Smiley

Sep 8

Know Thy Code

#bestpractices #coding #learn #motivation

1 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 30

Should you compare yourself to others?

#motivation #codenewbie #tips

7 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 29

"I don't know", when and why you should say this in the tech industry

#codenewbie #motivation #learning #tips

9 2

4 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 29

The power of the word NO in the tech industry

#codenewbie #motivation #learning

3 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 29

In regard to tech (learning to code, working in tech, using technology, etc), what does resilience mean?

#codenewbie #motivation #learning

4 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 22

What does the quote "Lead with Value" mean in regards to interviewing or being in a leadership role?

#watercooler #codenewbie #developer

4 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 22

Why is having a college degree such a big deal?

#watercooler #career #codenewbie

22 1

8 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 20

How to escape from Tutorial Purgatory?

#motivation #tips #developer #learning

6 1

5 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 18

Tips on planning your career path?

#career #codenewbie #tips

37 11

3 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 8

Advice for an aspiring developer looking for their first job in tech?

#beginners #career #motivation #tips

2 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 8

What does community mean to you?

#motivation #developer #community

24 1

2 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 8

How to be outcome driven while learning to code or at work?

#motivation #productivity #developer #tips

2 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 8

Startup Life: Organized Chaos or just Chaotic

#beginners #career #startup #development

8 1

6 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 1

It’s more important to master the cards you’re holding than to complain about the ones your opponent was dealt.

#career #tips #codenewbie #motivation

11 2

2 min read

JC Smiley

Aug 1

What are some team based development work practices/work flows that creates a successful development team?

#career #developer #codenewbie #webdev

4 min read

JC Smiley

Jul 29

What steps do you need to take as an aspiring web developer in order to increase your chances of landing a job?

#career #developer #codenewbie #webdev

161 3

5 min read

JC Smiley

Jul 27

How can a developer improve their presentation skills?

#productivity #career #motivation

2 min read

JC Smiley

Jul 22

How important is sleep to your productivity?

#discuss #productivity #career #beginners

2 min read

JC Smiley

Jul 16

All my heroes start early

#developer #productivity #career

9 2

2 min read

JC Smiley

Jul 15

What are good developer habits?

#discuss #productivity #career #developer

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 29

It's been said a closed mouth doesn't get fed. If true, how do you toot your own horn at work without being annoying?

#motivation #developer #career

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 29

Athletes train their physical abilities and their sports specific skills. How can developers do the same using that analogy?

#discuss #developer #beginners #career

22 7

2 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 24

What are the challenges to getting a job in tech? If possible, share advice to overcome that challenge!

#discuss #career #beginners #developer

23 3

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 21

Learning new skills while breaking into tech

#motivation #developer #blog #beginners

3 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 19

How do you imagine technology will change our world in the next one, five, or ten years?

#discuss #motivation #developer #beginners

5 1

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 11

How to authentically show you are the right fit for a role on your resume or in the job interview?

#discuss #motivation #developer #beginners

2 1

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 10

What traits or actions would make a Fantastic co-worker in tech?

#motivation #developer #beginners

1 2

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 8

How do you stay inspired, motivated, and productive while living in a super active home?

#discuss #motivation #developer #beginners

36 6

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 4

What are some specific instances in your coding journey that helped build up your confidence?

#discuss #motivation #developer #beginners

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 3

What did you do last year that was a game changer in your coding journey?

#discuss #motivation #developer #beginners

2 2

1 min read

JC Smiley

Jun 1

What tips can you give on staying in the "Coding Flow"?

#discuss #beginners #codenewbie

4 2

1 min read

JC Smiley

May 29

How do you organize your code or projects before you start coding?

#discuss #beginners #codenewbie #motivation

1 min read

JC Smiley

May 28

What is a RESTful API

#restful #api #tech #learning

3 min read

JC Smiley

May 27

How do you improve your programming skills?

#discuss #motivation #developer #beginners

9 1

1 min read

JC Smiley

May 26

While learning to code, What limits have you had in the past and how did you overcome them?

#meetups #learntocode #developer #motivation

23 7

1 min read

JC Smiley

Apr 14

A Simple Guide to Node/Express

#express #node #guide #tech

3 min read

JC Smiley

Mar 20

What I Learned From a Single Lesson using Exercism.io

#codereviews #learning #selftaughtdeveloper #mentor

1 min read

Log in to continue