1. What was the most difficult challenge, and how did you solve it?
The hardest challenge so far has definitely been learning React Native. Figuring out a whole new development framework on my own has been a mix of frustrating and rewarding. But having tools like Expo Go has made things a lot easier, and thankfully, there are so many free resources and tutorials online that have helped me piece things together. It’s been a steep learning curve, but seeing my app come to life has made it all worth it!
2. Did you initially have doubts about your ability to complete the project? How do you feel now?
100%. At the start, I was nervous about building an app completely from scratch. I wasn’t sure if I could actually pull it off. But as I started working on it, I realized how much my past courses had prepared me in different ways—everything started clicking, and it felt like all my knowledge was finally coming together. Now that I’ve done it, I feel so much more confident in my ability to build an application from the ground up. It’s proof to myself that I can do this.
3. How have you handled getting ‘stuck’ on the project?
Anytime I get stuck (aka having some drama in the debug), I’ve learned that the best thing to do is just step away. I walk away from my screen, take a break, and let my brain reset. And honestly, most of the time, I figure out the solution when I’m not actively thinking about it. My go-to way to unwind has been watching movies and shows—recently, I’ve watched Lady Bird (2017), Priscilla (2023), and Mustang (2015). And of course, my ultimate comfort show (now and forever) Gilmore Girls.