Hey everyone! I'm diving into both backend and frontend development after learning from Codecademy. I've been programming since childhood but I'm new to HTML and CSS. I'd love it if you could check out my website and provide feedback, whether it's on the site itself or my approach to entering the professional field. Here's the link to my project hosted on GitHub Pages: https://zackdevscrud.github.io/CDInterestCalculator/
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Great work! Welcome to the world of web development. I started this way many years back too. One piece of advice: create a personal site where you can introduce yourself, showcase your resume, and link to your projects, including this one. Have you set up a localhost server like Apache or Nginx yet? I'm curious!
Awesome job getting your first project up and running! It's really impressive that you're deploying to GitHub Pages and asking for feedback already, which sets you apart from many beginners. My best tip would be to continue building small projects like this as you go along—nothing beats practical experience when it comes to learning!
You're off to a great start! Here are a few points to consider:
1. You managed to get a working calculator, which is a huge step—many never ship anything at all!
2. For site improvements: Consider adding some padding around the input fields; they feel a little cramped right now. Also, think about adding validation for negative rates or amounts.
3. Regarding your career path, Codecademy is good for the basics, but start building real projects ASAP. Tutorials teach syntax, but projects teach you problem-solving.
4. Make sure you're comfortable with Git and GitHub—it's critical for almost all jobs in this field.
5. Don’t worry about learning everything at once. Focus on one stack (you’re already doing great with HTML, CSS, and JS). Get really good at that before expanding.
The CD calculator can be a great portfolio piece since it addresses a real need. Keep at it!
Thanks for the feedback! Quick question: do you work in this field? Are there entry-level job titles I should be looking out for? I want to kickstart my career!
Nice work on your initial project! It's completely normal to feel a bit nervous when starting out. The fact that you've deployed it and are actively asking for feedback is a huge step ahead! Just a tip: try to ensure you're learning in-demand skills that will be applicable in the job market.
Thanks a lot! I totally agree! I like starting with tutorials to understand the concepts, but I really learn best by trying to implement what I've learned, failing a bit, and then trying again. Appreciate the feedback!