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…15 min read·Nov 15, 2020----
PinnedSpencer SmithRails 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…11 min read·Jul 23, 2020--2--2
PinnedSpencer SmithAnnotated Algorithms: Kadane’s AlgorithmUnderstanding the problem8 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
Spencer SmithNode.js Fundamentals (Personal Notes)How Does JavaScript Run?2 min read·Dec 20, 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…5 min read·Dec 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…7 min read·Dec 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…7 min read·Nov 28, 2020----
Spencer SmithReversing a Linked List explained as a children’s storyOnce upon a time, there was a magic bridge…6 min read·Nov 20, 2020--1--1
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…8 min read·Oct 28, 2020----