From Orchestral Musician to Software Developer: Jessica's Journey

TLDRJessica Wilkins shares her journey from being an orchestral musician to becoming a software developer. She discusses her work with freeCodeCamp, curriculum development, and her transition into the tech industry.

Key insights

💡Jessica's journey with freeCodeCamp began as a learner in 2020.

⚙️She started by writing articles on her coding journey, focusing on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

📝Jessica also wrote articles on Python and SQL, expanding her technical knowledge.

🚀Currently, she is working on the JavaScript curriculum, which recently underwent a major update.

🌟Jessica's experience with freeCodeCamp is characterized by the open-source community and responsive feedback system.

Q&A

How did Jessica get started with freeCodeCamp?

Jessica started as a learner in 2020, going through the certifications.

What kind of articles did Jessica write?

Jessica wrote articles on various topics, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and SQL.

What is Jessica currently working on?

Jessica is currently working on the JavaScript curriculum, which recently underwent a major update.

What is unique about freeCodeCamp's approach?

FreeCodeCamp is an open-source project that values learner feedback and incorporates it into the curriculum.

How can learners engage with freeCodeCamp?

Learners can engage with freeCodeCamp through the forum and Discord, where they can ask questions and provide feedback.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Jessica Wilkins shares her journey from being an orchestral musician to becoming a software developer.

02:55Jessica started her journey with freeCodeCamp in 2020 as a learner.

05:23She initially wrote articles on her coding journey, focusing on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

07:57Jessica expanded her technical knowledge by writing articles on Python and SQL.

09:23She is currently working on the JavaScript curriculum, which recently underwent a major update.

11:02Jessica's experience with freeCodeCamp is characterized by the open-source community and responsive feedback system.