From Self-Doubt to Software Developer: A Makers Pre-Course Week Four Diary

2025-08-08

This week's blog post details a student's journey through week four of the Makers pre-course. The author grapples with self-doubt while crafting her CV, then progressively masters Test-Driven Development (TDD) and tackles a solo coding project, showcasing her growth and challenges in learning software development. She openly shares her past experiences, including illness recovery and career changes, ultimately solidifying her commitment to becoming a software engineer. The post also highlights her passion for programming and her use of a Go-based text adventure game to reinforce her learning.

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