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Feb 20

Why Rebuilding My Portfolio Was the Best Way to Consolidate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

This week, I completed the Essential CSS section of Scrimba’s Fullstack Developer Path and finished Week 8 (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) of…

Why Rebuilding My Portfolio Was the Best Way to Consolidate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

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Nov 17, 2025

The 3 Websites I Visit Every Day as a Self-Taught Developer

When you’re learning to code on your own, your daily habits matter more than anything else.

The 3 Websites I Visit Every Day as a Self-Taught Developer

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Nov 10, 2025

Back to Basics: Why I Keep Revisiting the Fundamentals (Even as I Level Up)

As a self-taught developer, it sometimes feels like the tech world is sprinting while I’m still tying my shoes. New frameworks, new tools…

Back to Basics: Why I Keep Revisiting the Fundamentals (Even as I Level Up)

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Aug 24, 2025

The Silent Struggle of Learning to Code Alone (and How Scrimba Helped Me Break It)

When you first decide to learn how to code, the dream is crystal clear. You imagine building apps, contributing to exciting projects, or…

The Silent Struggle of Learning to Code Alone (and How Scrimba Helped Me Break It)

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Aug 5, 2025

Late Nights, Early Logins: Learning to Code When Life Won’t Slow Down

You don’t need the perfect setup, ideal routine, or unlimited time to become a developer. You just need one thing: the decision to keep…

Late Nights, Early Logins: Learning to Code When Life Won’t Slow Down

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Jul 24, 2025

Why Amazon’s Kiro Signals a Shift in How We Build Software

Not long ago, using AI in software development meant asking ChatGPT for a code snippet or letting Copilot autocomplete your function…

Why Amazon’s Kiro Signals a Shift in How We Build Software

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Sep 12, 2024

The Top 5 Programming Languages to Learn in 2024

In the rapidly changing world of technology, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve by mastering the right programming languages. While…

The Top 5 Programming Languages to Learn in 2024

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Sep 10, 2024

Cursor AI: A New Frontier in Code Development

In the ever-evolving world of software development, integrated development environments (IDEs) play a crucial role in streamlining…

Cursor AI: A New Frontier in Code Development

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Sep 10, 2024

The Future of Software Development: Embracing AI’s Role

As we stand at the precipice of a new era in technology, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the field of software development is…

The Future of Software Development: Embracing AI’s Role

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Full-stack developer sharing insights on coding, tech trends, and building innovative web solutions. Git in touch here: www.monicacoding.dev

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