Code Chronicles: My Journey to Fullstack Mastery at ALX

This is my last shot at software development via ALX, and I'm determined to do things rather differently.

It'll be hard, but then, that is the goal - to do hard things.

I rebooted my software development journey several times, and this is my second deferral. I'm hoping it's my last because there is a truckload of opportunities I avail myself of by taking this rather seriously.

For anyone looking to be hyped or motivated, please stop reading at this point and go somewhere else- watch Youtube videos, read Medium posts, and listen to video snippets of people who have already accomplished their goals. Do something other than reading this, basically.

If my journey inspires you, that's fine, but that isn't my main focus.

I'm doing this to document my last attempt at what many consider a needlessly stressful approach to software development. Maybe it's my desire to prove them wrong, or maybe I'm just used to a 'stress-based' life, or maybe I do see the value of the ALX way. All the same, I'm determined to see this through.

I have high hopes for myself, seeing as I tend to get exponentially better with each try. The way, as I said earlier will be tough, but I know it'll make me tougher.

Tai Solarin said,

"I am not cursing you; I am wishing you what I wish myself every year. I therefore repeat, may you have a hard time this year, and may there be plenty of troubles for you this year! If you are not so sure what you should say back, why not just say, ‘Same to you’? I ask for no more...

Life, if it is going to be abundant, must have plenty of hills and valleys. It must have plenty of sunshine and rough weather. It must be rich in obfuscation and perspicacity. It must be packed with days of danger and apprehension...

If, therefore, you are out in this New Year, to win any target you have set for yourself, please accept my prayers and your elixir. May your road be rough!"

With a gritty mindset and eyes peeled for my target (a rather huge one, seeing as my appetite is gargantuan - not literally though!), I pledge to hold on to these words and remind myself of them whenever the going gets tough.

See you soon,

Capitis E.

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