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- Code for the Holidays
"I would say that's one of the fundamentals of web development...there's never one correct answer."
Kelly and Karin share some of their favorite coding resources in this special 2019 holiday episode feat. lots of JavaScript, a handful of online courses, a sprinkle of social media, and a pinch of other podcasts. 🎄
Master Resource List
Extensions
- OneTab
Books
- A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript by Mark Myers
- JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide by Kirupa Chinnathambi
- You Don't Know JS by Kyle Simpson
- Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke
YouTubers
- Traversy Media
- Jesse Showalter
- Jason Lengstorf (Learn with Jason)
Online Courses
- Wes Bos
- Front End Masters
- freeCodeCamp
- Egghead.io
- Teach Yourself Computer Science
Game
- Flexbox Froggy
Podcasts
- Command Line Heroes
- Greater than Code
Social Media
- Dev.to
- Stack Overflow
- Syracuse.io Slack channel
- Hack Upstate Slack channel
- Women in Machine Learning and Data Science Meetup
- OpenHack Meetup
- SyrJS Meetup
- Code for Syracuse Meetup
- Women in Coding Meetup
Music
This episode features "Brain Power" by Mela from the album Mela two.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International LicenseFollow Karin
Personal:
[kethorne.com](kethorne.com)
Instagram: karin_thorneTwitter: kaythorneE-mail: [email protected]Business:
[JS Webb Development LLC](jswebbdevelopment.com)
Instagram: jswebbdevTwitter: @JSWebb_DevE-mail: [email protected]Follow Kelly
kell.dev
Twitter: @kellytoearthE-mail: [email protected]Follow Salt City Code
https://www.saltcitycode.com/
Instagram: saltcitycodeTwitter: @saltcitycodeE-mail: [email protected]Sponsored By:
- Hack Upstate: Special thanks to our sponsor Hack Upstate! Visit hackupstate.com to learn more about upcoming hackathons and get ready to code!
- Hack Upstate: Interested in becoming a full-stack web developer? Sign up for the Cohort 2 waitlist and the mailing list at Careers in Code for information on upcoming events and job opportunities!
26 min - Melissa Schmitz: A Giant Debugging Rubber Duck
"I think that part of the reason that I got my job, or at least that they looked at my resume, was because I had a hackathon project that was an augmented reality game..."
Kelly and Karin sit down again with Melissa Schmitz as she shares more stories and advice about hackathons, her experience in a data science bootcamp, and how she leveraged her hackathon wins into a full-time career in tech.
Connect with Melissa: LinkedIn | Medium
Click here to learn more about The Mighty Ducks, an augmented reality game Melissa worked on, at Hack Upstate XII!
Music
This episode features "Brain Power" by Mela from the album Mela two.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Follow Karin
Personal Site: kethorne.com
Instagram: karin_thorneTwitter: kaythorneE-mail: [email protected]Business: [JS Webb Development LLC](jswebbdevelopment.com)
Instagram: jswebbdevTwitter: @JSWebb_DevBusiness E-mail: [email protected]Follow Kelly
Personal Site: kell.dev
Instagram: kellytoearthTwitter: @kellytoearthE-mail: [email protected]Follow Salt City Code
Site: https://www.saltcitycode.com/
Instagram: saltcitycodeTwitter: @saltcitycodeE-mail: [email protected]Special Guest: Melissa Schmitz.
Sponsored By:
- Hack Upstate: Special thanks to our sponsor Hack Upstate! Visit hackupstate.com to learn more about upcoming hackathons and get ready to code!
- Hack Upstate: Interested in becoming a full-stack web developer? Sign up for the Cohort 2 waitlist and the mailing list at Careers in Code for information on upcoming events and job opportunities!
43 min - Melissa Schmitz: From Hackathon Winner to Working Professional
"The point of it is not always to make a business, of course. It's to have that experience."
Karin and Kelly chat with Melissa Schmitz about what it's like to win a hackathon, her experience working with virtual reality, and her decision to pivot from natural science to data science.
Topics discussed include: using virtual reality to train people on heavy equipment, how to succeed at your first hackathon, and building blocks of programming
Follow Melissa on LinkedIn and Medium for more!
Click here to watch a video about Raymond's Virtual Reality simulator.
Melissa's team, MMA, won Hack Upstate X! Read about their project here.
Our theme is "Enthusiast" by Tours. Listen to the full song here!
Follow Karin
Personal Site: kethorne.com
Instagram: karin_thorneTwitter: kaythorneE-mail: [email protected]Business: [JS Webb Development LLC](jswebbdevelopment.com)
Instagram: jswebbdevTwitter: @JSWebb_DevBusiness E-mail: [email protected]Follow Kelly
Personal Site: kell.dev
Instagram: kellytoearthTwitter: @kellytoearthE-mail: [email protected]Follow Salt City Code
Site: www.saltcitycode.com
Instagram: saltcitycodeTwitter: saltcitycodeE-mail: [email protected]Special Guest: Melissa Schmitz.
Sponsored By:
- Hack Upstate: Special thanks to our sponsor Hack Upstate! Visit hackupstate.com to learn more about upcoming hackathons and get ready to code!
- Hack Upstate: Interested in becoming a full-stack web developer? Sign up for the Cohort 2 waitlist and the mailing list at Careers in Code for information on upcoming events and job opportunities!
42 min - Kelly Corey: Being My Best Self
"It's wild what you'll see once you've walked away and taken a break from it."
Karin interviews Kelly Corey, co-founder of Salt City Code, about her journey into tech as a recent graduate of a coding bootcamp.
Topics discussed include: restoring old tech, finding a sense of community, and encouraging creative types to get into code.This episode does feature ambient sniffling and construction noise in the background. Our apologies.
Our theme is "Enthusiast" by Tours. Listen to the full song here!
Follow Karin
Personal Site: kethorne.com
Instagram: karin_thorneTwitter: kaythorneE-mail: [email protected]Business: [JS Webb Development LLC](jswebbdevelopment.com)
Instagram: jswebbdevTwitter: @JSWebb_DevBusiness E-mail: [email protected]Follow Kelly
Personal Site: kell.dev
Instagram: kellytoearthTwitter: @kellytoearthE-mail: [email protected]Follow Salt City Code
Site: www.saltcitycode.com
Instagram: saltcitycodeTwitter: saltcitycodeE-mail: [email protected]Sponsored By:
- Hack Upstate: Special thanks to our sponsor Hack Upstate! Visit hackupstate.com to learn more about upcoming hackathons and get ready to code!
- Hack Upstate: Interested in becoming a full-stack web developer? Sign up for the Cohort 2 waitlist and the mailing list at Careers in Code for information on upcoming events and job opportunities!
44 min - Karin Thorne: P.S. Never Give Up
"I want something new and something different every day."
Kelly Corey interviews co-host Karin Thorne, co-founder of Salt City Code, about her experience as a new web developer.
Topics discussed include: imposter syndrome, balancing work and family with class, and comparing a coding bootcamp with college classesOur theme is "Enthusiast" by Tours. Listen to the full song here!
Follow Karin
Personal Site: kethorne.com
Instagram: karin_thorneTwitter: kaythorneE-mail: [email protected]Business: [JS Webb Development LLC](jswebbdevelopment.com)
Instagram: jswebbdevTwitter: @JSWebb_DevBusiness E-mail: [email protected]Follow Kelly
Personal Site: kell.dev
Instagram: kellytoearthTwitter: @kellytoearthE-mail: [email protected]Follow Salt City Code
Site: www.saltcitycode.com
Instagram: saltcitycodeTwitter: saltcitycodeE-mail: [email protected]Sponsored By:
- Hack Upstate: Special thanks to our sponsor Hack Upstate! Visit hackupstate.com to learn more about upcoming hackathons and get ready to code!
- Hack Upstate: Interested in becoming a full-stack web developer? Sign up for the Cohort 2 waitlist and the mailing list at Careers in Code for information on upcoming events and job opportunities!
40 min - Trailer
What's this podcast all about?
When's the first episode?What can I expect from listening to it?Find out the answers to all these questions and more in this teaser trailer!
Special thanks to our sponsor Hack Upstate for helping Salt City Code get off the ground!
The music featured in this episode is "Enthusiast" by Tours. Listen to the full track here!
1 min
About Salt City Code
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Salt City Code, the podcast that aims to bridge the gap and foster connections within the tech community in Syracuse, NY and beyond. Hosted by Karin Thorne and Kaitlyn Warboy, this podcast…
dives deep into the world of technology and coding, exploring the diverse perspectives and experiences of local tech leaders. In each episode, Karin and Kaitlyn invite a range of guests, from tech enthusiasts to seasoned professionals, to share their insights, knowledge, and stories. Through engaging conversations, they uncover the unique aspects that make technology and coding an integral part of the vibrant Salt City community. Listeners can expect to hear discussions about emerging technologies, innovative projects, and the latest trends shaping the tech landscape. They also explore the impact of technology on various industries and discuss the opportunities and challenges it brings. Whether you're an aspiring coder, a tech professional, or simply curious about the ever-evolving world of technology, Salt City Code offers valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories. Join Karin and Kaitlyn as they connect with the local tech scene, provide a platform for sharing expertise, and inspire the growth and collaboration of the tech community in Syracuse and beyond.