I was working on a React + Bootstrap to-do list app project. I uploaded the project to GitHub Pages by following a tutorial. Now the project has a quite important bug, but, for some reason I can’t understand, I have lost the files on my computer, so it can’t be modified. If only I had made some kind of backup or copy!
It is the first time I have been working a “serious”, fully functional app, outside of CodePen or Glitch. Switching from CodePen to VS Code has been very hard but the effort has paid off.
Despite the difficulties, I am grateful for all the things this project has taught me, even though some things have to be learned in a “painful” way
Another (probably more important) issue with my coding journey is the pressure I am facing from my parents . They don’t understand why I spend so much time in front of a computer. I have explained them many times that I have just finished college and I want a career change, but we always end up in conflict. How can I handle these situations? Please help!
Dude I am in the same boat as you. I completed my degree in 2019 and decided to learn web dev as I really was interested in that domain. My parents initially were ok but as time went on there started pressuring me to find a job. I had to finish all my courses in a hurry (3 months early), and went confused in the interviews only to get rejected
I decided enough was enough and told my parents straight that I am going to start over fresh and will take 6 months before I apply for jobs, and I really dont care what they think of me. I restarted in march and my progress has been real good. THis time around I really feel confident. I have built good job worthy projects. Will be applying for jobs after 2 months
Side Note-The pandemic has really helped me. My parents are now telling me to study and not find jobs due to the crisis. I am now spending my day in udemy learning
Do you live with your parents? It’s always difficult when you have to rely on your parents for accommodation but I can sympathise if moving out is not an option for you.
My parents are understanding as my dad works in IT, but my grandparents don’t understand my degree or what I am doing. They constantly pressure me to go back to university for a medical or law degree even though 1) I have a Master’s already 2) Why would I go into a field I have no interest in?
My best way of dealing with such comments is to first try and explain why what I am doing is worthwhile and can be turned into a career - give your parents examples of the apps they use. Do they use a notes app or a calendar? Then show them your to-do list and explain you know how to build those features they rely on!
Secondly I then try and just ignore the conversation. Smile, but don’t argue with your parents about it if the first step doesn’t work. Put that energy into your work instead.
Thanks a lot for the solution, miku! I am well aware that I need to learn to walk before I can run, and right now I know little about github and git console commands. I’ll get back to the project once I am comfortable with this.
I totally agree that empathy and good communication can be a good solution to the situation I am going through. And consistency must also be very important. Anybody can doubt your principles, but nobody but you is going to put in the work.
I wish you the best with your job hunt! Personally, I am really surprised with the progress I’ve made in the past 2 months, and would like to start taking on real projects very soon, but my main focus is still on learning.
If your code is on GitHub pages, then it’s in a GitHub repository. You can clone that repository back onto your computer and have all of your files back.