{"id":45,"date":"2024-09-27T17:38:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/codedcat\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2024-09-27T17:38:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:38:33","slug":"about-cat-the-mind-behind-the-coded-cat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/codedcat\/about-cat-the-mind-behind-the-coded-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"About Cat: The Mind Behind The Coded Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hello, world!<\/strong> I\u2019m Cat, a passionate coder, tech enthusiast, and proud cat parent. I\u2019m currently pursuing a Computer Science degree at Oregon State University, where I\u2019m learning the art of code, one line at a time. I started this blog to share my journey into the world of software development, and I\u2019m excited to have you here!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

My Journey Into Coding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite growing up around technology\u2014my dad is a software developer who tried to teach me to code as soon as I could read\u2014I never imagined that I\u2019d go into computer science myself. I initially went to Weber State University in 2011 planning to earn a degree in Social Work. However, when that didn’t work out, it was time to figure out what I really wanted to do with my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spent most of 2020 teaching myself to code in Python and use frameworks like Flask and Django. When I realized that I would be much better off with a formal education, I applied to Oregon State University. Now, in my 30s, I\u2019m studying computer science through OSU\u2019s eCampus, balancing my studies with life in beautiful Salem, Oregon, where I recently moved with my partner and our cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I\u2019m Up To Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These days, I\u2019m diving into my senior capstone project, exploring AI technologies and expanding my programming skills. I’m working on putting together my portfolio and learning new technologies as I find myself getting closer to graduation every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I\u2019m not buried in code, I\u2019m probably hanging out with my three fur babies\u2014Meatball Sandwich, Maggie, and Cider\u2014reading, playing video games, or daydreaming about what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through this blog, I hope to document my journey into the world of software development, share tips and resources, and connect with other aspiring developers. My dream is to build meaningful, user-friendly applications and to eventually work with AI technologies. I also want to give back to the coding community by sharing what I learn along the way, from overcoming challenges to celebrating small wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks for stopping by!<\/strong> I\u2019m excited to share this journey with you. Until next time, stay curious and keep coding! \ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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