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I believe that it's always Buffalo Plaid season. Ziosk must be mind readers because at their #CYC26 booth not only did they allow you to build your own Lego minifig, but they even had a red Buffalo Plaid torso!

For today's post #CYC26 agenda, I'll be giving speaker feedback as well as watching presentations I missed out on. tinyurl.com/3xfjk2y8

It was an honor to troubleshoot printer issues for @dthompsondev.bsky.social at #CYC26. Since he's confirmed there's going to be a #CYC27, here's a reminder to buy your tickets early instead of waiting until the last 2 weeks!

#CYC27 confirmed!

#CYC26 was well worth the drive from and back to Nebraska. This event wouldn't have been possible without the tireless work of @dthompsondev.bsky.social, CapitalOne for providing the venue, the business sponsors, and my fellow volunteers. You all have my deepest appreciation!

I must have hurt my computer's feelings because it decided it didn't want to power on & the charge light was off. Thankfully, after reseating its internal battery and then doing a CMOS reset, it decided to cooperate!

In one week, I'll be volunteering at Commit Your Code 2026 in Plano, TX. It was such an incredible experience last year that I had to make the journey again! Hoping to meet many new people as well as connect with the 100Devs community. #100Devs #CYC26

One of my favorite takeaways from Nebraska.Code 2026 was this sticker from Don't Panic Labs. Stay curious and strive for improvement!

Nebraska.Code 2026 was the best yet despite the "Rise of the Machines"! Ken Versaw, @nebraskacode.bsky.social, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. Also, his wife deserves a shoutout for hand-making dozens of plush robots resembling guest speakers. #Nebraska.Code2026

"I'm going to tell you something you don't want to hear." RIP Kavinsky. You introduced me to the incredible world of synthwave music. #Kavinsky tinyurl.com/ys6xdajz

It was a fun weekend volunteering at the Game On Expo. I got to meet some legendary voice actors, including Richard Steven Horvitz & @rikkisimons.bsky.social of Invader Zim. Though this cosplaying service dog was one of the highlights! #GameOnExpo #InvaderZim

In honor of today's date, I'd like to share the magical song that introduced me to the world of Synth Wave and one of my favorite bands. Whatever troubles you're facing, just "keep on running!" #FridayThe13th #TheMidnight www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSYy...

Day 37 of #100-days-of-code Continued investigating a specific way of getting a key's value from an object using JS but have been spinning my wheels. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! #100Devs

I went to Micro Center for the first time ever today and even though they didn't have the item I was looking for, I was impressed by how thoroughly the staff looked at similar items and researched nearby competitors to get what I needed. This is how you establish customers for life!

This Jeopardy clue is a bit late, but I figured @maiproject218.bsky.social would know it!

This past week I haven't had time for fingers on keyboard because they've been on a steering wheel while driving to Phoenix for some Jollibee! #Jollibee

When choosing my favorite Pokemon, I was leaning towards Lambtron but deep down I've always liked Shoe the most! #FavoritePokemon

I think I inherited the "Waste not, want not" mindset from my grandmother, growing up during the Great Depression. Toothpaste tube too hard to squeeze? Cut it open, and I've got toothpaste for 2 more weeks! 😆

Day 35-36 of 100 Days of Code: It's amazing how subtle changes in CSS such as adding text shadow and color gradient help polish a site. Changed a homepage's HTML elements to follow best practices for layouts. Adjusted CSS on the same page caused by the HTML changes!

Whatever mountain you're struggling to ascend, keep going, even if it's just baby steps. Remember, "You are electric"! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXXD...

Oven-roasted carrots and potatoes aren't complicated but adding my own Cajun seasoning elevates the dish. 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne powder 1 tablespoon granulated onion 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon granulated salt

Day 34 of ⁠100-days-of-code Replaced spaghetti code of nested JS For loops with array.map(). Also, I've been going through the HDTGM movie catalog, and even "sub-par art" can have incredible aspects, just as sub-par times in life. ziply.pk/ZHQbZ7 #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #HDTGM

While AI is a great tool, it's wise to double-check its output. ChatGPT claimed that there wasn't a TMDB entry for "Governor Gabbi". This was incorrect, unless it was under the belief that while it technically qualifies as a movie, you shouldn't watch it! 😄 www.themoviedb.org/movie/627096...

Day 33: Successfully applied the value from HTML select dropdown options using JS! #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

I called customer support because the key to my rooftop cargo bin couldn't be inserted. While their specific solution wasn't correct, it did help me approach the issue with a new perspective that lead me to fix the problem myself. Listening to others educates and can inspire us for the better.

Day 32: -Fixed some self-induced bugs. -Started learning about getting values from html selector in JS. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 31 -Fixed bug preventing alternative titles from appearing in my movie app. -Watched more of @mayanwolfe.com Doggo Generator video for more guidance on JS and APIs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHnC... #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 30: Added free and ad-supported streaming options to my app. Fixed a bug preventing streaming logos from rendering if other options were undefined. Adjusted code to get streaming options from regions outside of the US. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 29: Made huge progress on getting streaming providers' information from TMDB API. Lots more work to do but the basic layout is mostly done! #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 28: I'm making steady progress retrieving specific object properties from TMDB API. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 27: Making progress working with TMDB API and creating JS loops. This is the wrong movie poster and incorrect language for Season of the Witch, but each character's reaction perfectly encapsulates how I feel each time my code doesn't work.😆 #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Days 24-26: Retrieved more information from TMDB API for an ongoing project but not before struggling and reminding myself the hard way to always read the API docs! #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 23: Watching more 100Devs videos going further into APIs. Also been browsing free API library to find any that are still functional to use on possible projects. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Days 17-22: Worked on landing page using a couple APIs including Zenquotes, which fetches on Postman but not in my browser. After investigating the issue, it turns out I'll need my own backend, which I'll follow up on at a later date. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Let Groundhog Day be a reminder that the curse of monotony in life can be broken by caring and serving others instead of solely focusing on our own wants & desires. Don't be like Phil Connors. Be more like Phil Connors!

Let Groundhog Day be a reminder that the curse of monotony in life can be broken by caring and serving others instead of solely focusing on our own wants & desires. Don't be like Phil Connors. Be more like Phil Connors!

Day 16: Made a monthly update to a client's website. Reviewing more API concepts with 100Devs. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 1-15: Completed a Jeopardy-style web app to quiz knowledge from the CocktailDB. potentpotables.netlify.app #100Devs #100DaysOfCode #Jeopardy

Day 0 of 100-days-of-code 2nd attempt. Was bedridden by sciatic nerve issues which stopped my productivity but all good now. As my Grandpa would always say, "Health is wealth!" #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Tomorrow night is the annual #HDTGM Holiday Livestream with @paulscheer.com, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas, & special guest Jessica St. Clair. Does mistletoe's presence mean kissing is mandatory, no exceptions? What does "made with happy" mean? Tune in to find out! shorturl.at/6ZtnR

Day 27: Finished client site's CSS changes for responsiveness, high-contrast text, and other minor aesthetic adjustments. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 25 & 26: Changed font on client's site from px to vw & rem to allow text to be responsive as well as readable on mobile devices. Added semi-transparent background on text displayed on images to increase contrast. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 24: Added new link to client's site, adjusted formatting, and added gallery. Looking into responsive WP themes since the current one broke the mobile site's formatting. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 23: Read through TMDB API documentation in order to find how find specific streaming services for movies. Going to start working on 100Devs courses further to understand more complex JS. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript

Day 22: Fixed the problem of the array of countries not showing as a list of options by disabling other JS functions then editing them! #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript

Day 21: Found a bug being caused by my JS function that horizontally flips capital R's, which makes any image alt text appear in the DOM in addition to the image itself if the description contains a capital R. Not a major issue, but a mystery that I felt needed to be solved! #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Day 20: Fixed a JS function to "work" by having it run after the DOM has loaded. Used GIMP to create logo/image for mobile-sized screens. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript

Day 19: Watched more of @mayanwolfe.com's Doggo Generator tutorial to make JS create a list of options from an API. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript

Day 18: After a brief hiatus of being on the road and visiting a friend in Colorado, I'm stationary and was able to pull all the countries from the API and list them on the main page. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript

Coding will literally have to take a backseat throughout the next few days as my time will be focusing on driving. If I'm able to stop by a library for a little bit then I'll be sure to get some work done. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs