…a fine, if EXHAUSTING start!
Not sure how well I’m going to be able to blog for every single day of my training, if today was any indication…and this was just merely the set up of our class laptops! We loaded up Visual Studio Code, Node.js, Angular, I think something called AMPPS, and I’ve completely lost track of what else. I’m a bit disappointed that we’re using Visual Studio Code, as I prefer using Notepad++ for a code editor, but at least this time I managed to set Visual Studio Code up correctly, unlike when I did the pre-work. I’m tempted to reinstall it on my home machine, now that I know better…
The good news is that I really like all my classmates so far. Fun fact…I’m not the oldest one in the class! I’m also not the only BA who’s decided to take the developer plunge–we have a nice mix of people from all different past jobs in the class.
Our instructor is great. I’m liking that he is really taking the time to make sure we’re all comfortable with the material before he moves onto the next topic. He did a great job of explaining Git and GitHub, about which which I was completely at sea–when we did the pre-work I really didn’t think I’d ever figure Git out at all. He’s going to cover more about Git tomorrow.
Only downside, other than the ghastly long commute…I really need to figure out HOW I’m going to keep in shape! I can manage strength training at the gym on Friday night and Sunday, but I’m also used to walking on my lunch hour. Notice I say “hour.” There IS no hour lunch with this course…
…and don’t even get me started on how I’m supposed to keep up my knitting schedule!
