--- title: "Dave Bailey (@daveBailey) | Hashnode" description: "Software Engineer | Triple Crowner. Read the latest articles by Dave Bailey on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@daveBailey" --- @daveBailey # Dave Bailey @daveBailey · Burlington, VT · Joined January 2022 Software Engineer | Triple Crowner [Website](https://dave-bailey.dev/) ### [Import Statements And Too Much Food.](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/import-statements-and-too-much-food?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Rebuilding my website has been a long-standing item on my to-do list, and finally, I'm making progress alongside a few project ideas that have been lingering in the back of my mind. It's always amazing how little things can have a big impact on my qu... 2 min read · [trail2dev.hashnode.dev](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/import-statements-and-too-much-food?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 22, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/import-statements-and-too-much-food/655e1083c7f262dcf3037d98) ### [Embracing the Vue](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/embracing-the-vue?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Over the past year, I've found my groove in the world of Vue.js, and lately, my excitement has peaked with the prospect of diving into projects with Nuxt 3. Vue has become my go-to framework for its simplicity, reactivity, and the joy it brings... I ... 2 min read · [trail2dev.hashnode.dev](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/embracing-the-vue?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 9, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/embracing-the-vue/654cfeb14c2d26b99a48da82) ### [Yo-yoing a Software Development Bootcamp](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/yo-yoing-a-software-development-bootcamp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) “Yo-yoing” a trail has always been something I’ve looked at with skepticism. One of those, “Why would you do that to yourself?” In thru-hiking, a yo-yo is when you hike a trail in one direction, and then turn around and hike it back: start to finis... 2 min read · [trail2dev.hashnode.dev](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/yo-yoing-a-software-development-bootcamp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 11, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/yo-yoing-a-software-development-bootcamp/62a870cd0baf4306d94936c4) ### [useRef - For My Code and Life](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/useref-for-my-code-and-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Last week, Leisel and I were in Italy. It was one of those weeks that felt like a month. We had an amazing time. Now that I’m back, this week has been about assessing my current state, connecting with others regarding opportunities and directions, ... 3 min read · [trail2dev.hashnode.dev](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/useref-for-my-code-and-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 20, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/useref-for-my-code-and-life/6287d948929bcf4c721d1967) ### [Finishing a Journey - Week 12 of My Software Development Bootcamp](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/finishing-a-journey-week-12-of-my-software-development-bootcamp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Well, I’m done. Another goal is checked off the list. This past week was a rush of finalizing things and preparing for our project presentation. Overall, I’m really proud of our group and the project we were able to deliver. I really believe a softw... 2 min read · [trail2dev.hashnode.dev](https://trail2dev.hashnode.dev/finishing-a-journey-week-12-of-my-software-development-bootcamp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 3, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/finishing-a-journey-week-12-of-my-software-development-bootcamp/627112ddf602e011e9f6637a)