Tech Talk in Pink

Okay, Let’s Talk About AI—and What It Means When You Use It to Help You Learn Coding There are a lot of opinions floating around, but I think it really comes down to how you use it. AI is a powerful tool we have at our fingertips right now. And, just like fire once was, it can feel a little scary—especially when we don’t fully understand it. No one wants the whole forest to burn down. So instead of reacting with fear, I say let’s go the Steve Irwin route: with curiosity, awe, and a desire to understand. Remember when the calculator first came out? People said it was cheating. They thought it would ruin learning. But guess what? We adapted. We raised the bar, made math harder, and taught people how to use a calculator. Now we use it as a tool, not a crutch. That’s how I see AI, too. Let me show you how I use it as a study buddy—not a brain replacement. How I Use AI to Learn Code (Without Letting It Do the Work) There are so many helpful ways to bring AI into your coding journey without ...

  Over the past few weeks, I’ve felt this itch —like it was time to level up. So I decided to expand my tech toolkit and started learning C++ and Python . Naturally, I thought, why not turn this into a little guide ? So here it is—my personal tips, tricks, and encouragement for learning a new coding language (or two)! Step 1: Find Your Why   Learning something new can feel impossible if there’s no passion behind it. Before diving in, figure out what motivates you. C++ : I got super interested in robotics and discovered that platforms like Arduino work beautifully with C++. That I could bring my code to life outside of my computer! Python : It’s widely used in the software engineering world, and honestly? It’s elegant and beginner-friendly. My JavaScript background made learning the differences kind of fun —like unlocking secret language doors! Step 2: Create a Syllabus  Remember getting a syllabus in school? It broke down everything you’d learn and made the...