Welcome to the JrDev Blogs!
Your space for learning, sharing, and navigating the world of junior development.
- Elly B
- President @jrdev.org
Why a blog?
Let's be real, the journey into software development as a junior can feel like navigating a maze with blindfolds on. There's so much to learn, so many technologies, and that constant feeling of "am I even good enough?". This blog is born from that experience.
From the need to prove to not anyone, but yourself, that yu are indeed good enough, that what you do matters and that it will and does make a difference someday, somehow.
My goal is to share the lessons I'm learning along the way – the "aha!" moments, the frustrating bugs that took hours to fix, the best resources I've found, and the thought processes behind tackling new challenges. Think of it as a companion guide from someone a few steps ahead (or sometimes, just one step!).
What You'll Find Here
- JrDev Insights: Real-world experiences, tips, and tricks I've picked up as a junior developer. From landing that first job to surviving your first major project.
- Technical Deep Dives (Sometimes!): While I won't be writing academic papers, I'll occasionally dive into technical concepts I'm grappling with or found particularly interesting. Expect explanations that are hopefully easy to digest.
- Hot Takes & Opinions: Let's just say I have thoughts on certain technologies, development practices, and the industry in general. This is where I'll share some of those (hopefully) thought-provoking takes.
- Resource Sharing: Discover the tutorials, courses, books, and communities that have been invaluable to my learning journey.
Featured Posts
Surviving Your First Code Review
That heart-dropping moment when your PR gets 35 comments. Let's talk about turning feedback into growth...
React Hooks Explained Simply
No more staring blankly at useEffect. Here's how I finally made hooks click in my brain...
5 VS Code Extensions I Can't Live Without
These productivity boosters have saved me countless hours and headaches...
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Join the Conversation
This isn't meant to be a one-way street. I encourage you to comment, share your own experiences, and ask questions. We're all learning and growing together in this incredible field.
Let's build something awesome, together!
Recent Community Discussions
Dev Smith
On: React Hooks Explained Simply
Your explanation of useEffect dependencies finally made it click for me! I've been struggling with this concept for weeks. Thank you!
Jamie Developer
On: Surviving Your First Code Review
I wish I had read this before my first PR! I took the comments so personally at first. Your advice about separating ego from code is spot on.