When you make the decision to transition into a new career it's fair to say that it might be difficult to get your first opportunity. After all, you are competing with others who already have experience. So, when I learned about the Outreachy internship program I was excited to apply as it seemed like just […]

At some point while coding you will get stuck. I don't say that to be negative, it's just a fact. No matter how long you've been coding you will have times when you struggle to find the solution you need. The key is in how you handle those moments. When you are newer to coding […]

As usual, time has a way of passing much faster than we expect, and I now find myself at the half-way point of my internship. I figured this would be a good time to look back and see what I've accomplished so far and look forward at what I plan to finish before the internship […]

I previously discussed how I feel about looking for a job and how hard it is to go through that process. The reality is as much as I might not like it its unavoidable if I'm going to unlock the future that I want. So, as my internship with Outreachy wraps up I'm beginning to […]

So, my Outreachy internship is coming to an end and I'm not sure I can fully express all the emotions I have around that. On one hand I'm ready and excited to continue moving forward in my journey, but on the other hand I'm going to miss working daily with the Pontoon team. The beautiful […]