14. Felt like a tough Saturday day (Day 12)
Published: 2023-10-28 13:00:29

Saturday is LIVE lecture day! 4 hours of it.

Have you ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of knowledge, trying to grasp the intricacies of web development? If you have, that's what I felt today.

**Saturday Vibes: Learning Wireframes, HTML, CSS, and More**

Every Saturday, it's all about leveling up my web development skills. This week's live lecture was no different. We delved into some fascinating topics, and the main highlights were:

**Site map and Wireframes**: Creating the skeletal structure of a web page, is a crucial step before diving into the code. We had a quick familiarization with Figma for the wireframing component.

**HTML** (Header, Footer, Navigation Menu): Learning to structure the content of a webpage.

**CSS** (Selectors, Responsive Design, Flexbox): Making our web pages beautiful and functional. Responsive design ensures your site adapts to different screen sizes seamlessly, and Flexbox simplifies layout.

**SCSS**: Taking a step beyond traditional CSS with the power of variables, nesting, and more.

**Git** (GitHub Repositories, Commits): Mastering version control more and more.

SCSS was an interesting one. I didn't even know such a thing existed let alone its interesting name - Sassy Cascading Style Sheets! SCSS is an extension of CSS, and it's supposed to be better. I am yet to find out why it's really good.

Now, I won't lie; responsive design and flexbox still give me a headache. My weakness at the moment. But I'm not letting these challenges sink my motivation. It's normal to feel a bit disturbed by the complexity, especially when your peers seem to be mastering it effortlessly. But here's the key – self-doubt is a part of the journey for many of us.

**Embracing the Learning Curve**

What keeps me going is the knowledge that just two weeks ago, I knew absolutely nothing about coding. Two weeks! That's how quickly things are progressing. So far, here's what I've managed to conquer:

**VS Code Mastery**: I can now use Visual Studio Code to create files, link pages, and write basic code. It's my trusty sidekick in this coding adventure.

**GitHub Commits**: I've learned the art of tracking changes and collaborating on coding projects.

**Basic Markdown Skills**: Crafting a readable Readme.md file.

The key here is taking baby steps. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither are coding skills. Every small victory counts. Remember, a journey of a thousand coding projects begins with a single project :)

**Conclusion: The Journey Continues**

So, there you have it – a sneak peek into my tough Saturday live lectures. While self-doubt might creep in from time to time, the progress I've made in just two short weeks is a testament to the power of perseverance and continuous learning.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, never forget that every step forward is a step toward becoming a coding maestro. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and keep your eyes on the prize. The journey continues, and with every lecture, I'm one step closer to becoming a web development wizard (hopefully!). Stay tuned for more updates from the front of my coding adventure!