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Michael J. Larocca

Hello, I'm Michael. Like many people, I am an aspiring self-taught web developer.

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How Learning in Public and Networking Can Advance Your Career

How Learning in Public and Networking Can Advance Your Career

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Empowering Junior Developers Through Apprenticeship Programs

Bridging the Skills Gap: Empowering Junior Developers Through Apprenticeship Programs

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How to Create a New GitHub Repository from a Zip File Project

How to Create a New GitHub Repository from a Zip File Project

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Expert Advice for Developers Beginning Their Tech Careers

Expert Advice for Developers Beginning Their Tech Careers

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My First Meetup Insights: What to Expect and How to Prepare

My First Meetup Insights: What to Expect and How to Prepare

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How Pair Programming with AI Helped Me Build a React Star Wars Website

How Pair Programming with AI Helped Me Build a React Star Wars Website

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Highlights From THAT Conference WI 2024

Highlights From THAT Conference WI 2024

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Implementing Dynamic Social Media Sharing in Your React App with React Share

Implementing Dynamic Social Media Sharing in Your React App with React Share

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How to Set Up Dynamic Routing with React Router

How to Set Up Dynamic Routing with React Router

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THAT Conference: THAT's Where the Best Networking Is At!

THAT Conference: THAT's Where the Best Networking Is At!

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Supermaven: The FREE GitHub Copilot Alternative

Supermaven: The FREE GitHub Copilot Alternative

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How to Integrate a Carousel into React Applications

How to Integrate a Carousel into React Applications

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Empowering Web Developers with Spartan Strength: AI as Your Ultimate Pair Programmer

Empowering Web Developers with Spartan Strength: AI as Your Ultimate Pair Programmer

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Cracking the Code: Essential Problem-Solving Techniques for Today's Dynamic Developer Landscape

Cracking the Code: Essential Problem-Solving Techniques for Today's Dynamic Developer Landscape

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A Comprehensive Guide to CSS: Insights from the King of CSS, Kevin Powell

A Comprehensive Guide to CSS: Insights from the King of CSS, Kevin Powell

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Thriving in Tech: Securing Your First Job, Leveraging Side Hustles, and Overcoming Layoffs

Thriving in Tech: Securing Your First Job, Leveraging Side Hustles, and Overcoming Layoffs

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How to Integrate YouTube Videos into React Applications

How to Integrate YouTube Videos into React Applications

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Transitioning from Developer to Developer Advocate: A Guide for Aspiring Tech Professionals

Transitioning from Developer to Developer Advocate: A Guide for Aspiring Tech Professionals

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From Learning to Earning: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Your Tech Career

From Learning to Earning: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Your Tech Career

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Developing a Dynamic Hamburger Menu in React: A Step-by-Step Guide

Developing a Dynamic Hamburger Menu in React: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Building a Dropdown Menu in React: A Step-by-Step Guide

Building a Dropdown Menu in React: A Step-by-Step Guide

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A Guide to Better Code Organization in React through File Separation

A Guide to Better Code Organization in React through File Separation

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Kickstart Your Coding Journey: A Guide to Free Web Development Resources

Kickstart Your Coding Journey: A Guide to Free Web Development Resources

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Learn to Use Component Identifiers as Props for Rendering Various HTML Elements Dynamically

Learn to Use Component Identifiers as Props for Rendering Various HTML Elements Dynamically

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JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 4

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 4

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JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 3

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 3

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Front-End Development: Setting Up Your Environment and Essential Learning Topics

Front-End Development: Setting Up Your Environment and Essential Learning Topics

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JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 2

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 2

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JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 1

JavaScriptmas 2023 - Week 1

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Developer Job

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Developer Job

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React Avatars: Creating a Versatile Component with Conditional Rendering and Custom Functions

React Avatars: Creating a Versatile Component with Conditional Rendering and Custom Functions

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A Guide to React Children Props: Star Wars Button Tutorial

A Guide to React Children Props: Star Wars Button Tutorial

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How to Integrate Font Awesome Icons into React Applications

How to Integrate Font Awesome Icons into React Applications

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From Skillset to Networking: Tactics for Standing Out in a Challenging Job Market

From Skillset to Networking: Tactics for Standing Out in a Challenging Job Market

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Milestone 100th Issue: Using Blogging to Elevate Your Career

Milestone 100th Issue: Using Blogging to Elevate Your Career

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Mastering CSS Fundamentals: Knowing When To Transition from Basics to Frameworks

Mastering CSS Fundamentals: Knowing When To Transition from Basics to Frameworks

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From JavaScript to TypeScript: Enhance Your Skills and Your Web Development Career

From JavaScript to TypeScript: Enhance Your Skills and Your Web Development Career

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Developing Executive Presence: How to Become a Sought-After Developer

Developing Executive Presence: How to Become a Sought-After Developer

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Revamp Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile: Expert Tips to Get Noticed and Hired

Revamp Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile: Expert Tips to Get Noticed and Hired

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Mastering JavaScript Fundamentals: Unleashing Your Framework Readiness

Mastering JavaScript Fundamentals: Unleashing Your Framework Readiness

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AI and Developer Experience: Insights from James Quick at That Conference

AI and Developer Experience: Insights from James Quick at That Conference

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How to Transition from JR Dev to an In-Demand Developer: Your Path to Getting Hired

How to Transition from JR Dev to an In-Demand Developer: Your Path to Getting Hired

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How to Make a Confetti React Custom Hook

How to Make a Confetti React Custom Hook

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How to Make a Best Dice Roll React Component

How to Make a Best Dice Roll React Component

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How to Make a Best Time React Component

How to Make a Best Time React Component

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How to Get Started Learning Web Development from Scratch

How to Get Started Learning Web Development from Scratch

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Building a Stopwatch App with React and date-fns

Building a Stopwatch App with React and date-fns

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How to Make a Countdown App with React and date-fns

How to Make a Countdown App with React and date-fns

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Creating Opportunity: Personal Branding Strategies for Success

Creating Opportunity: Personal Branding Strategies for Success

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Learn Local Storage in React: Create a Light and Dark Theme Switcher Application

Learn Local Storage in React: Create a Light and Dark Theme Switcher Application

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Understanding and Implementing Unique Keys in React

Understanding and Implementing Unique Keys in React

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Always Prepared: Crafting a Contingency Plan for Job Loss and Recovery

Always Prepared: Crafting a Contingency Plan for Job Loss and Recovery

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Expert Guidance for Succeeding in Technical Writing and Blogging

Expert Guidance for Succeeding in Technical Writing and Blogging

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React: How to Use the Star Wars API for Beginners

React: How to Use the Star Wars API for Beginners

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Using React useState Hook to Manage Object Props

Using React useState Hook to Manage Object Props

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Creating a True/False Toggle in React with useState Hook for Beginners

Creating a True/False Toggle in React with useState Hook for Beginners

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Exploring React Props by Creating Star Trek Card Components

Exploring React Props by Creating Star Trek Card Components

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Creating a Travel Journal with React

Creating a Travel Journal with React

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Creating a Digital Business Card with React

Creating a Digital Business Card with React

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Create a React Project, Push It to GitHub, and Deploy With Netlify, From the Command Line

Create a React Project, Push It to GitHub, and Deploy With Netlify, From the Command Line

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