Python From the Eyes of an Adventurous Amateur — Technology has always been in my blood. Since high school, I’ve been repairing computers and am “that guy” that family goes to when they have technical issues. (I’m sure some of you share the same experiences as well.) My background in technology has led me to believe that learning…

A quick overview of Visual Studio Code and its features — When working with code, it’s vital to use a powerful and responsive editor, or better yet, an IDE. A good IDE offers improved code organization, a fluent workflow, and powerful features to make life easier. One such tool is VSCode, created by Microsoft and freely available for anyone to download. What is an IDE? …

A Desperate Cry to Remove Bots and Spam Advertisers — I joined Medium just over a year ago as a place where I could begin publicly writing. I love the platform and see it as a place where ideas and stories can be publicly told to a supportive community of other readers and writers. In 12 months, I can honestly…

With No Prior Programming Knowledge — Failure is always an option. I firmly believe this yet find that some were raised in a household that condemns failure and places perfection above all aspects of life. If judgmental parents and strict boundaries ruined your childhood, let’s have a chat, and I’ll send a box of Legos. However…

Putting a price on a priceless meme with a heartwarming story — I’m a simple college student. I like a great beer, love my friends and a well-defined meme. My need for a quality meme was growing as it’s been a few months since I’ve seen one that’s been enjoyable. When I opened Instagram the day after Biden’s inauguration, I found my…

When Despair Becomes Motivation — Our fall semester was quite successful in staying on campus and recording a minimal number of student and staff infections. My college maintained a sense of normalcy on campus with prospective student tours still occurring and classes offered in a “hyperflex environment” where we spent a day in class and…

The 5 P’s to Navigating Medium Publications (And Writing in General) — After publishing just over eighty stories, I’ve learned a few pointers to help me how to improve my chances of being published in a “big” publication. First things first, my “big” stories have been seen in Better Advice, Runner’s Life, and Never Fear. While these aren’t exactly what one might…

Much More Than Your Local Farmer’s Market — You’re in a conversation, and your friend mentions that they want to check out Martin’s Market downtown. You happily agree and decide to go with them. While there, you notice many types of vendors offering similar products. Jenny’s Jam Junction specializes in some of the best homemade jellies and jams…

Leadership from the Perspective of a Retired Police Lieutenant — Our police officers spend countless hours of training and ensuring they know to make the best decision quickly. Many recent events have placed police officers at the center of attention, and some citizens have attacked them; the people who are to protect and serve us. The capitol’s riots were not…