kirsty.hashnode.devConnecting the Dots: belongsToMany & Pivot Tables in Laravel 12Hi there! If you're learning Laravel for the first time and you get to pivot tables and belongsToMany relationships and you happen to be like me who overcomplicates...everything? You may have gotten tripped up and this guide will un-trip you up, I wi...Jan 27·6 min read
kirsty.hashnode.devNode.js Isn’t Scary: It’s Just JavaScriptNode.js — small but mighty. It’s been a while since I last used Node seriously, but I’m officially back on my dev journey. Think of this as “Dev Reboot Phase 2.” I wanted to kick things off with something that used to feel intimidating, but really is...Apr 21, 2025·2 min read
kirsty.hashnode.devReboot My Life: Coding and New Opportunities AwaitHey there, This post might be a bit messy because, honestly, I'm feeling messy right now. I've been feeling stuck for months, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that sharing your struggles can help ease the burden. So, here are my thoughts p...Dec 11, 2024·3 min read
kirsty.hashnode.devJavaScript String Manipulation: How to Use Split, Reverse, and JoinIntroduction In this article, we will look at three JavaScript methods: split(), reverse(), and join(). These methods are helpful for working with strings and carrying out tasks such as reversing text or changing the order of words. Prerequisites No ...Oct 11, 2024·3 min read
kirsty.hashnode.devTop Reasons to Love Codewars for Learning CodeBeing a self-taught/community-taught beginner developer means I sometimes struggle with imposter syndrome. It’s not that imposter syndrome doesn’t affect developers from formal backgrounds—it absolutely does. But as a self-taught developer, there’s t...Sep 19, 2024·5 min read