Cat Ballar (@catvscode)

Apple M1 Fatal Error workaround

I was trying out Udacity's React Nanodegree and found out (the hard way) that there are some things that Apple M1 users may run into. In short, there is this error you'll keep running into when you try to run npm start: FATAL ERROR: wasm code commit ...

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 min readcatvscode.hashnode.dev

Why Do I Blog?

Memorization, logic, and numbers have always eluded me. When I started attempting technical interviews, I failed to recall any concepts. Although, I did remember that to teach is to solidify what you have learned. It's why I enjoy pair-programming an...

Nov 23, 2020 · 2 min readcatvscode.hashnode.dev

How Writing Alt Text Increasingly Improves Your Writing Skills

You should always write alt text for your images! I repeat: you should always write alt text for your images!! Let's make a11y a requirement, okay? Besides, we can spin this task to our advantage. First off, do not start with the words, "this image"...

Nov 18, 2020 · 4 min readcatvscode.hashnode.dev

Am I Not {expectation} Enough for You?

"What happened to your skin!?" My mother's voice erupted as I returned from a delightful summer day at the waterpark. I was only 8. She dragged me into the shower and vigorously scrubbed my freshly darkened limbs with papaya soap. It was supposed to ...

Nov 15, 2020 · 2 min readcatvscode.hashnode.dev

An Open Letter to Code Newbies

Prompt: What would you tell your past newbie dev self? (Not the exact words, but you get my point.) Dear Newbie Developer, This sh*t is hard. You're not going to like it at first, and by "it" I mean you will not like your first roadblock. In fact, yo...

6Nov 13, 2020 · 5 min readcatvscode.hashnode.dev

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Apple M1 Fatal Error workaround

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How Writing Alt Text Increasingly Improves Your Writing Skills

Am I Not {expectation} Enough for You?

An Open Letter to Code Newbies

Cat Ballar

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Cat Ballar's blogs

Apple M1 Fatal Error workaround

Why Do I Blog?

How Writing Alt Text Increasingly Improves Your Writing Skills

Am I Not {expectation} Enough for You?

An Open Letter to Code Newbies

Cat Ballar

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Cat Ballar's blogs

Apple M1 Fatal Error workaround

Why Do I Blog?

How Writing Alt Text Increasingly Improves Your Writing Skills

Am I Not {expectation} Enough for You?

An Open Letter to Code Newbies

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Cat Ballar

About

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Cat Ballar's blogs

Apple M1 Fatal Error workaround

Why Do I Blog?

How Writing Alt Text Increasingly Improves Your Writing Skills

Am I Not {expectation} Enough for You?

An Open Letter to Code Newbies