Credit Where Credit Is Due

I was thinking about this awhile ago, and I realized how many people have helped me, whether they knew it or not, become the developer I am. So today, I am going to share those names, books, etc., because the people really deserve some credit. So without further adieu, let’s begin at the beginning:

1. Coder Academy by Sean McManus

   This book started everything for me. It introduced me to Scratch, and for a little chapter at the end, taught me about HTML. This book is what introduced me to the world of programming. Without this book, I might not be a programmer. I say this with full honesty and no exaggeration whatsoever.

2. The Former community of Replit

   After I got into HTML and Scratch, there was I want to say a year where I was keeping all of my code local. Then, I discovered Replit, and more importantly, the community there. If you have read my other blog posts, you know my feeling towards Replit. However, the community was amazing. I learned so much and gathered tons of feedback on my sites, which is something I haven’t had since.

3. CodingCactus

   This user I met on Replit. One thing that immediately stuck out to me, was the website. The text falling into the cactus was so cool to me. I was able to explore around in the code and learn about CSS Animations. For YEARS I used CSS Animations. I still do!

4. TechWithAnirudh

   This person has helped me a lot. He(?) also showed me what is really possible and that age is no limit.

5. AndrewDeng3 and PianoMan0:

   Always willing to come onto a project, help me when possible and such. AndrewDeng3 hosted my discord bot for a while, and PianoMan0 was always helping out with various things, and always listening.

6. Tiago Rangel

   When I merged to Glitch, this was one of the first names that stuck out to me. Between now and when I joined, we have worked on multiple projects together such as sized, txted, and nomoreuglyweb.

Looking at this list, I know that this could go on forever and ever. I know some contributions are bigger than others, and I know that this list will continue to get bigger as I continue driving on the road of life. To those on this list, and to some who aren’t, I want to say “Thank you.” You might not think you did anything big. And I might not think it either, but Miles __ years ago thought so, and somehow, your name made a lasting implant on me, and I thank you for that.

— MilesWK