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Upgrading from Data Center Tech to Software Engineer

Author: Brittany Gates

  • Learning Python From Books

    Learning Python From Books

    Recently I switched from using YouTube to improve my Python skills to reading books. Yes, actual books printed on paper. No digital or ebooks (even though there’s nothing wrong with using those, but I prefer reading from physical books). Why did I make this change to learning Python from books? Did I not like learning…

  • Using Gemini To Find Potential Bugs In My Code

    Using Gemini To Find Potential Bugs In My Code

    I’m using Gemini to find potential bugs in my code because it works so well. I used it while creating my last project: Easy Home Directory Backup. After it worked out so well, I’m going to continue using it for all my future projects. Why Am I Using Gemini To Find Potential Bugs? I can’t…

  • Writing Code With Pen And Paper

    Writing Code With Pen And Paper

    When it comes to developing a new technical project I enjoy writing code with pen and paper. Yes, I don’t load up my favorite Integrated Developer Environment (IDE) and create a plan there. I rather use the notebook I keep on my desk next to my keyboard. Why I Like Writing Code with Pen And…

  • Easy Home Directory Backup: An Introduction

    Easy Home Directory Backup: An Introduction

    Over my Christmas vacation I released a new technical project in its own repo onto my GitHub profile: Easy Home Directory Backup. It’s a Command Line Interface (CLI) program that runs on any Linux distribution in the Terminal. It performs a local backup of the user’s Home Directory. I developed the program in the Python…

  • My 2025 Career Goals

    My 2025 Career Goals

    Happy New Year! With the coming of the new year it’s time for me create my 2025 career goals and post them online so I can force myself to actually attain them! (I wrote that line to have a sarcastic tinge to it, but I’m not sure if readers will read it that way. Ah,…