JC Smiley
@JCSmiley4
Front End Developer, Blogger: https://dev.to/jcsmileyjr, @CodeConnector_ Meetup Organizer, Portfolio: http://jcsmileyjr.com
Tips for learning how to code: My advice is to start with small projects that you estimate will take days or a single week. Then do another and another. Over time you will have the experience and knowledge to build bigger and more visionary projects.
Such a good time speaking at one of local meetups last night πͺ
Snapshots from the Design & Code tech event in Memphis. Truly a night of Laughter, Learning & Connections. Shout out to @jamesqquick and Steph Lambruschini for the inspiring tech talks. Memphis tech community is growing. memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/p/snapshots-fr⦠#memTech #DigitalDelta
Snapshots from the Design & Code tech event in Memphis. Truly a night of Laughter, Learning & Connections. Shout out to @jamesqquick and Steph Lambruschini for the inspiring tech talks. Memphis tech community is growing. memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/p/snapshots-fr⦠#memTech #DigitalDelta
Memphis devs & designers π§ β donβt miss this event! π @jamesqquick: Visual blogs made simple Steph Lambruschini: From Biotech to UX π July 23, 5:30β8pm Insights, networking, inspiration! RSVP β meetup.com/memphis-technoβ¦ #901tech #designandcode #memphistech
Shout out to the Memphis Data Professionals for a great tech meetup diving into data governance by speaker Matthew Curtis. Here's a recap of the event with takeaways and more pics. memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/p/data-governa⦠#memTech #digitaldelta
AI in the Bluff City: Whatβs Coming Up - Vol. 1 Here are four upcoming AI focused events to put on your calendar.Β Β From relaxed coffee chats to a vibrant AI conference right here in Memphis memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/p/ai-in-the-blβ¦ #memTech #DigitalDelta #Memphis
Memphis Tech Week Calendar π₯ July 14β19: Career tips, data talks, networking pop ups, AI chats, hackathons, maker tours & more! ποΈ ππͺπ―π₯ π¦π·π¦π―π΅ π₯π¦π΅π’πͺππ΄ π©π¦π³π¦: bit.ly/3TCQ7JV
π₯ @BDPAMemphis lit up the tech scene this weekend. Huge thanks to Naim Hakeem and Jacqueline Gladness for curating a space full of creativity & connection. From tech-savvy elders to indie animators showing off comics + games, the vibe was electric! You belong here. π€ #memTech
Hey Memphis tech fam π Here is a list of local tech events. From conversations over tacos to AI coffee chats to MedTech dreams. β¨ Show up. Link up. Build forward together. ποΈ Full list here: bit.ly/4kmvPPC #MemphisTech #TechEvents #digitaldelta #memTech
This week in Memphis Tech Scene: π₯ Code, Create + Conversate w/ @BDPAMemphis π€ Real AI convos w/ Scott Finney @ Belltower π 11 tech events to plug into Letβs build the scene, together. π° Subscribe: memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/p/weekly-tech-β¦ #MemphisTech #AI #BDPA #TechEvents #memTech
What is data governanceβand why does it matter? In prep for the upcoming talk βData Governance Rules for Successβ by Matt Curtis at @FedExInstitute, letβs explore the real stakes of neglecting it.
Plug into the Memphis tech scene this week! π οΈ July 4 β MidSouth Makers Open House π» July 5 β Code & Share (Virtual) meetup π§ July 6 β Midsouth Makers's Monthly Saturday open house π Full schedule + links: memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/p/weekly-tech-β¦ #memtech #digitaldelta
Sat in on AI startup pitch rehearsals in Memphis and left inspired. Top takeaways: β¨ Start with story π‘ Show founder-market fit π Know your edge π€ Real users > hypotheticals π΅ Agility wins π Location as part of the strategy π© memphistechscene.netlify.app #MemphisTech
Just accepted an invitation for a major tech talk *while* sharing career advice during a bootcamp capstone night *shortly after* hosting my 2nd company webinar, fresh off RenderATL, fresh off a weeklong company retreat in Spain. Some of these seeds for this harvest season wereβ¦
Gardening for the last month has already given me metaphors and life lessons for the next year. Lesson 1: "Why are you expecting to harvest somewhere you haven't planted any seeds?"