PinnedSpencer SmithinThe StartupUnderstanding Inheritance in JavaScript Through Object CreationWhen first learning programming, I was very pleased by what seemed to be the inherent objectivity of code. Everything appeared to be very…Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
PinnedSpencer SmithinThe StartupRails as an APIWhen learning how to program, sometimes it can feel like you’re learning the middle part of the process first. You’re comfortable with…Jul 23, 20202Jul 23, 20202
PinnedSpencer SmithAnnotated Algorithms: Kadane’s AlgorithmUnderstanding the problemOct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Spencer SmithQuick Take: Express vs. Django vs. Ruby on RailsI applied for a company this week that was hiring for a Python position. Python was the first language I ever learned and I felt very…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Spencer SmithUnderstanding Modules in Node.jsI’ve encountered the term Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE) a ton while preparing for my interviews. Initially it was very…Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020
Spencer SmithLearning Strategies for your Software Engineering Job SearchI’ve been obsessed (in a healthy way) with figuring out how to use my time in the most efficient way possible for as long as I can…Nov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
Spencer SmithinThe StartupReversing a Linked List explained as a children’s storyOnce upon a time, there was a magic bridge…Nov 20, 20201Nov 20, 20201
Spencer SmithAnnotated Algorithms: Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, and Selection SortWe’ll be creating step-by-step breakdowns of three famous sorting algorithms. While they are not the most optimal algorithms regarding…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020