As I reflect on the past year of learning, I am smiling. The FlatIron program has been both challenging and rewarding. I have gained more from this program than I could have ever anticipated when signing up for the course. I wanted to learn a new skill. I wanted to learn how to code. I got that and so much more.
React is a component-based user interface library. This means that a React application consists of a set of components that forms a tree with a root and child components.
For my final project at FlatIron, I created, and will soon host, a Website for a local full-service equestrian facility. The frontend is in React and Redux, and the back end is a Rails API which allows for a user login so the barn staff can update a Post feed. The post feed will provide a place for barn staff to post photos and information on clinics, shows, training and other barn events.
Building a Rails API with a JavaScript frontend was both challenging and eye opening. It provided an opportunity to use everything that I have learned thus far in one Single Page Application (SPA).
For my first Ruby on Rails app I created a Farrier client management system which allows a Farrier to keep track of client information and appointments. It is so rewarding to build a project from ideation to completion.