Darleen Man 🇺🇸

“When I first started learning to code, I wasn’t sure if I could really build anything useful. But SheCodes broke everything down into manageable, hands-on projects that made coding click for me—one step at a time. From my very first HTML/CSS weather app (where I celebrated just getting a button to work!) to building interactive React applications with live APIs, each project taught me something new. I learned how to: ✔ Think like a developer – solving problems logically and debugging my own code ✔ Work with real-world tools – React, JavaScript ES6, APIs, responsive design ✔ Build projects I’m proud of – like my weather app that actually pulls real data, or my travel site that adapts perfectly to any screen size The best part? SheCodes didn’t just teach me theory—I got to immediately apply everything by building actual projects. When I struggled, the supportive community and clear instructions helped me push through. Now, looking back at my portfolio, I can’t believe how much I’ve learned! Being verified as a SheCodes Front-End Developer isn’t just a certificate to me—it’s proof that with the right guidance and persistence, anyone (yes, even me!) can learn to code. I’m excited to keep growing these skills and building more in the future! P.S. To anyone thinking about learning to code: If I can do it, you absolutely can too. Just take it one project at a time. 😊”