Hack Reactor Bootcamp 💻

My weekly sharing of thoughts, perspectives and lifestyle throughout the program.

About Hack Reactor Project

During my time in the 19-week Hack Reactor Bootcamp, I found inspiration from various sources, particularly from AP and his weekly Youtube episodes where he shared his experience in the course. I am grateful to AP for his genuine thoughts and experiences. I completed the course while residing in Colombia and even traveled to New York City to attend a conference. My purpose in documenting my journey is to showcase and share what it means to pursue a career as a Software Engineer with a global perspective.

Weekly Hack Reactor Reviews

The End of the Road: My Final Week at Hack Reactor’s 19 Week Coding Bootcamp
By Alexander Clemens 25 Jun, 2023
I have completed the 19 Week Hack Reactor Coding Bootcamp. This week, I'm highlighting my learnings from LinkedIn Learning courses, the job search process, the platform for studying and improving my skills, and footage from the Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia countryside.
Week 18 — Sorting My Way Through Software Engineering: A Week of Learning and Action
By Alexander Clemens 20 Jun, 2023
Week 18 marks my first time applying for software engineer jobs and educating myself on Large Language Models and additional Machine Learning topics.
Week 17 of the Hack Reactor Coding bootcamp
By Alexander Clemens 12 Jun, 2023
This week marks the completion of our group’s Module 3 full-stack web applications. I’m grateful to have been on a five-person team where members were focused on achieving our Minimal viable product delivered on the due date, and everyone played a part in the project’s design, building, and debugging. I now only have two weeks left of the program, which consists of a final exam on Monday, career service activities, applying for roles, and continual prepping and building upon interview strategies.
Week 16 of the Hack Reactor coding bootcamp
By Alexander Clemens 05 Jun, 2023
This week focused on learning more about data structure, algorithms, our module 3 project, and more!
Week 15: Reflections on Learning and Living in Colombia as a Software Engineer
By Alexander Clemens 29 May, 2023
In this week's Hack Reactor video documentation, I share footage of the happenings in Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia, with eating out, the hot springs near the town, dancing, WebSockets, and where our team project is currently. Additionally, I share insights from my conversations with industry professionals on topics such as coding assessments and understanding the hiring manager's perspective.
How to Customize Your Chrome DevTools to Have a Material Design Look
By Alexander Clemens 28 May, 2023
Step-by-step instructions for customizing the Material DevTools Theme Chrome web extension allow users to personalize their Chrome DevTools look. With this handy tool, users can customize the theme by adjusting the selected theme, font family, font size, accent color, and accent scrollbars.
Week 14 of the Hack Reactor Coding Bootcamp working on coding authentication in our application
By Alexander Clemens 21 May, 2023
Week 14 where our group has been working hard at coding the backend of our application. Find out more!
From New York City and the start to Module 3 in Hack Reactor coding bootcamp
By Alexander Clemens 15 May, 2023
This week we jetted off to New York City and we also started our Module 3 group project! Have a look at my documentation for this week!
By Alexander Clemens 14 May, 2023
We have finished the 2 sections of the Hack Reactor coding BootCamp and looking forward to the last module. Here are the highlights from this week and my time working with the Google Cloud Vision API.
Week 11 of the Hack Reactor Coding Bootcamp and going over our Module 2 project
By Alexander Clemens 01 May, 2023
Welcome to my Week 11 thoughts. The two main highlights for this week were our practice test for a module that consisted of 28 questions and our project for Module 2, which consisted of working with the same partner from our partner project and building the backend for two microservices, and then building out the front end our app using the React library framework to display forms and list that we created for our data. The test consisted of 28 questions that covered concepts of Docker, React, Optimal messaging service (Polling, Pub/Sub, and Queue), solving Javascript and Python coding challenges, and questions regarding the context map and Domain Driven Design. Below are images of my designs for better understanding how Docker works under the hood. 
By Alexander Clemens 24 Apr, 2023
My first week of collaborating with a partner on a coding project has been a blast! Writing React code is becoming a true art form and I'm even learning more about the inner workings of React and Docker during the process.
This week is Spring Break in the Hack Reactor coding bootcamp
By Alexander Clemens 16 Apr, 2023
I spent my week off learning React.js, APIs, and generative AI through LinkedIn Learning courses. I also spent time with family and friends, exploring the nightlife in Pereira, Colombia. Excited to use my new skills in the Hack Reactor program.
Week 9 of the Hack Reactor Coding Bootcamp and working with React for our Fearless Frontend Project
By Alexander Clemens 11 Apr, 2023
This week was a comprehensive week of learning the technologies of Python, Javascript, React, and Docker, as well as gaining insights from an informational interview with a former Hack Reactor alumni and taking a break with planned family outings. Nevado del Ruiz is still being monitored for a possible eruption, and a barbecue meet-up with some friends from Alaska is planned for the upcoming weekend.
Week 8 of the Hack Reactor coding bootcamp and learning about Docker!
By Alexander Clemens 03 Apr, 2023
If you're looking to get a comprehensive understanding of Week 8 of the Hack Reactor Coding Bootcamp, then this is the blog post for you. Here, I'll review a wide range of topics, from Docker and microservices to AI, the differences between Python and JavaScript, and of course, the looming eruption of a volcano in Colombia. Of course, I'll also provide an inside look into semana santa here in Santa Rosa de Cabal. With detailed analysis and helpful tips, you won't want to miss out on this blog post.
Week 7 a new module, Domain Driven Design and Building an API Backend
By Alexander Clemens 24 Mar, 2023
Living in Medellín, Colombia, this week has been a rewarding and valuable experience as I explore new technologies such as Docker, API requests, and Ubiquitous Language. I have learned how to use these tools to build better web applications, increase my understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), compare Entities vs. Value Objects approaches for software development, and become adept with concepts such as JSON format, aggregates data design AI and Chat GPT.
Week 6 Hack Reactor Module 1 Exam and building a membership site functionality with Django
By Alexander Clemens 17 Mar, 2023
An impactful week with our first exam, learning how to build a paid membership site using the Stripe API, learning the technologies the development team at Duolingo uses, and much more! Have a look at my learning for this week!
Week five of the 19 week Hack Reactor coding bootcamp.
By Alexander Clemens 11 Mar, 2023
This week was full of a module one practice test, python problems, a Django Backend project, and much more! Find out my many learnings in Django and Python this week.
Week 4 of the Hack Reactor program documentation.
By Alexander Clemens 05 Mar, 2023
I've completed Week four with working on, two Django backend projects. Look at this week's learnings with Python and Django Web Framework.
Week 3 Documenting the Hack Reactor 19 Week Coding Bootcamp - Django Week!
By Alexander Clemens 26 Feb, 2023
This is the first week we have spent on Django and building our first Django full-stack app! Let's dive into it!
Week 2 Documentation of the Hack Reactor 19 Week Bootcamp and visiting San Vicente hot springs
By Alexander Clemens 21 Feb, 2023
I've completed week 2 of the program, reflected on my learning and challenges, and take a look at what I spent my weekend doing for my mental break.
By Alexander Clemens 13 Feb, 2023
I've completed the first week of the coding BootCamp and covered in detail topics relating to the Terminal, Git commands, and the foundation of Python. Have a read to learn my insights!
Documenting the Hack Reactor 19 Week Bootcamp for learning Python and Javascript
By Alexander Clemens 05 Feb, 2023
This post marks the start of my journey of being a Software Engineer! Follow along and learn more about a coding bootcamp.

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