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A funny and interesting read. You are a creative content creator.

devmek:
I used the Animate On Scroll library sir

Oh yeah, I checked your Github after I had dropped the question and saw it there. I would be back, lemme go tinker with some stuff on my project . Kudos man.

devmek:
Hi all, I just deployed my first ever attempt at building a MERN stack application called Carfaxt, it is a car booking application for a fictitious car rental firm which aims to provide the firm with an online presence and also allow users select from the available list of rentals, make payment and have the rental delivered to their doorstep.
On the frontend aspect, I used Tailwind CSS for the styling, Material UI for the select input element, Swiper Js for the carousels and the redux library for state management. The user registration and authentication was done using JSON Web Token. On the backend, Bcrypt js was used for hashing of the user passwords. I deployed the Node backend on Heroku, The database on MongoDb's atlas and the React frontend on Netlify.
The url : https://carfaxt.netlify.app
Github repo: https://github.com/anagavc/carfaxt
Thank you.
cc: qtguru, tensazangetsu20

How did you achieve that text fade-in effect when scrolling (not sure of a better description for it)? I've been thinking about incorporating it in one of my projects and wondering if transition and translate rules would be the best fit. Is that CSS or something else?

qtguru:
Now this is a project I said people should build, a real use project. This is good work really

It's impressive o, see me gawking

Psychodavidovic:
What error are you getting?

Not really an error. I'm just not yet comfortable with the environment. Github for instance, when I see people talk about it on here, it seems a great site buzzing with much activity, where you get to participate in projects not necessarily yours, contribute to open source, see what others are doing, and the likes of it. But each time I get on my GitHub profile it feels like I'm the only one there. I click on the explore tab and there is only a small amount of information shown. I want to connect with others, it asks me to specify their GitHub profile name to search them out. How do I do that when I'm new to the site and barely know anyone around? Maybe I just don't know how to use the site yet.

syluck:
Lol, I've been here where you are...

Don't worry with time, you'll get used to it.

And it's very risky having your projects locally without committing it to your github repository.

Meanwhile...
The basic tutorial on how to go about it.

*Make sure you have a GitHub profile.

*Go to repository page on your github and click on it

*Click on the "new"

*Then enter the name you intend giving it. With the description (optional)

*Then scroll down to where you see "create repository" and click. (For now, ignore all other options given. You'll get to understand them someday)

*You'll be then redirected to the fourth picture below.

Leave it for now....


Go to your local project on your PC.
*cd into the project you want commit to your github repository. (cd is a command for Windows to be in a particular directory. I don't know for other OS)

Note: The asterisks is not needed when running on your PC. Ignore them.

*run the command * git init * (this initializes your local project to github.)
*Then you run * git status * (this will show you lists of files you're yet to add and commit, more like showing the status of your files yet to accepted by github)
*Then run * git add . *
*Then run * git commit -m "first commit" *
*Then * git branch -M main *

Go back to your github where you left it....

Copy this command

* git remote add origin https: //... *

(it's definitely visible, copy the whole line)
Then paste it on your PC local project.

*lastly, run *git push -u origin main *

You'll get a success message if done correctly. Make sure your network connection is working. It uses network connection to commit.
Most of the instructions are shown on the fourth picture. What isn't there is just * git add . * And it's very important.

About the README.md?. You can create that locally on your project just like you're creating a new file.

When you have successfully created a new repository. You will likely want to commit new changes to the same repository.
Just follow these three commands accordingly.

* git add . *
* git commit -m "second commit" *
* git push -u origin main *

That's all for now. You'll get used to it with time and understand other instructions, options and commands.

This is a lot. Thank you so much. I hope I'm able to get the wrap of it and get comfortable using it soon. Will create time this weekend for that. I've been able to create a repository on GitHub and made two commits already. My issue is Git (bash), user interface just not what I was expecting it to be like. None of those fanciful gizmos and whatnot. That explains the graveyard feeling I was talking about.

You used the command line rather than Git for your example. I guess they run the same commands. Will check that out.

syluck:
Hello Guys

I'm so fed up trying to link my local projects to my GitHub account.

I have downloaded and made the necessary commands, read several tutorials on the internet and even watched a video.
It keeps getting me more confused.

I just need a clear understanding of how GitHub works, easy and precise procedures in cloning my local projects to my GitHub repository(screenshots will help)

Already my projects are intact (more of Django)

But to link it......I just can't...

Thank you.

I'm having this challenge presently. Downloaded Git bash, typed the necessary commands for repo cloning, but still confused how to use it. Even Github looks very lifeless to me, so I'm still sitting on the fence doing my projects locally until I can wrap my head around that graveyard site

The allegations do not really make sense. Kyari, a high ranking police officer would not be negotiating with a puppet on a drug deal worth millions, rather he would be talking to the person that calls the shot in the department. Also, he wouldn't pick a random person to make the deal with. If he was a drug baron, he didn't just start today and should have contacts of moles in the NDLEA that aid them in their trade. Unless the person that was involved in this so-called sting operation has been bursted earlier and is being used to expose others in their network. If this was not the case, then this Kyari drug story is bullocks.

airsaylongcome:
It's because in Nigeria, Web development has been made to look like the be all of programming. As I'm speaking with you, Canonical (the guys that drive the development of Ubuntu Linux) are looking for C++ devs to write drivers and all that sweet "hard" stuff that only C++ can do for an OS. Many Nigerians will run away from that (not like that's a bad thing) but the pay alone can make someone pick up the challenge.

PS: I'm an old school kind of developer. Learnt programming with BASIC and then Pascal before C++ and Java came and we had to switch. I've somewhat "semi-retired" from all of that shiii, focusing on System Administration stuff. You young guns are so damned intelligent that coping with y'all in development is a career by itself

For me, I considered web development first because I needed something that could break me into the career with a little ease. I'm looking for money bro, I won't lie. Na who don chop dey dey comfortable to learn skill . The things I hear about backend languages opine that it's relatively difficult to land entry level roles, so I'll keep it on hold for now till I can define a career path.

My earliest introduction to programming was with Visual basic and Matlab at school. Though just the basics, I aced it then and believe I could build on the enthusiasm.

@bold, very kind of you to say that. I appreciate you all that are committed to giving back to the community and seeing that the young ones grow and properly hone their skills.

qtguru:
LOl I am recording a video today to explain some JS, no worries everyone says JS na issue so I get una back

Big brother gat ya back man . Thanks, I'll look forward to it.

airsaylongcome:
You would have to add more value than just knowing these. Do you use a Javascript framework like React, Angular, Typescript? How good are you with these?

There's a role I'm aware off looking for someone with 4+ years experience with Advanced HTML, CSS and vanilla JS paying €60k to €80k per annum

So it boils down to your experience

Starting off I'd say entry level junior remote jobs in the US can $20 maybe $25/hr. You'd be working 40hr a week

Oh, I intend going for React JS just after JavaScript. The entry level junior remote doesn't look bad either. I could always develop myself and apply for better jobs.

qtguru:
No avoid those look at niche skills like Shopify, Chrome extension, I got paid 100usd for a quick task, don't look for low balling gigs. Which is why experience matters for leverage , it can be higher i take small gigs because of speed.

I had supposed web development would be the niche to go for developers. I'll read up on those listed niches and see how to incorporate them in my skill set

qtguru:
I'm out , pls join our slack group if you are a dev and for non devs follow my diary, I will cover upwork gigs for non devs/tech.

There's hope you just need to be serious and focused, I've tried mentoring people but lack of patience and focus is often the problem. There is no quick wealth

Later

I'm in the slack. Last I checked you posted an helpful resource for developers interested in JavaScript. I open am, 1000 pages.

Me:

qtguru:
Your only leverage is past projects and experience if you have no experience my advice is start small with freelance

Upwork right? I was looking at the job board yesterday and the pay looked outrageous. Who accepts $15 to design a website? I even saw a job ad asking for people to populate their discord server with chats to get a whitelist. Pay: $5 per 1000 chats. Bro ! But if it's for the experience, I guess it's worth looking into.

airsaylongcome:
₦1.5m per month is probably the absolute minimum a remote job should pay. And yes Qtguru should be able to pull that easily.

There are entry level jobs paying ₦3.4m monthly if you know where to look

For a beginner skilled only in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, what is a fair pay to ask?

Nairalanders can be so opinionated about anything concerning U.S, .

By the way, why is no one issuing travel advisory to leave Russia? Is it that they don't have citizens there too, or everyone is expecting Ukraine to be pummelled and panel-beaten?

You can look at the Lenovo Thinkpad T450. It has been touted to have excellent backup time.

airsaylongcome:
I don't have a LinkedIn or Facebook presence. To damned invasive and toxic those places.

And yea, I work remote. Exclusive for US companies.

Can I leverage on your connect later? Though I'm not yet ready but will be in a few months.

qtguru:
7 images , The browser will cache them on the next request,

Okay, thanks boss.

Hello qtguru, I would like your opinion. I'm working on a design and need to add about seven small images to the page. On one hand, I have an image I could use as a sprite, I also have each of the individual seven images. But then the image sprite is of larger size when compared to the size other images put together. For faster page load time which would you use, the image sprite with CSS or adding the individual images directly to the mark-up?

qtguru:
Those are the X series the T450 are alright, check jiji I have a plug if you want.

Okay, I've seen it, spec looks good. About your plug, I'll keep that in mind.

qtguru:
Thinkpad no be laptop ?

What model and spec of the thinkpad goes for 80k? Just checked Jumia and I'm seeing prices upwards of 500k.

AdeOri99:
It should be ordered and shown in two rows as in the first picture, instead of unordered as in the second. You will notice that the first row contains only one element, the second contains 3 while the last contains 2, that is not how I want it to be, it should be 3 columns and 2 rows.

In case you haven't solved it yet...

You have typos in your HTML. There are too many closing div tags than there are opening ones. Go back to your code and match the tags accordingly, it will solve it for you. The way you have it presently, you closed the div tag with class of "doublelmnt" just after the first 'display'. This is why the first 'display' is showing as a block level element instead of inline-block as you want it.

AdeOri99:
Hi, kindly take a look at this page.

It is actually my first project and I am just building the home page, but I am confused about the category section, I displayed it as an inline-block but instead of showing in a group of three, it rather shows in an uneven group. I am confused here.

You should view it On a desktop as I have not modified it for mobile, I am not done building it too.

aced.netlify.app

I'm looking at your code. What do you mean by "showing in a group of three"? Maybe draw a sketch of what you are trying to achieve and I may be able to help.

qtguru:
The interview gets harder, the senior you are.

See set up na . After reading this our guy will surely reconsider.

qtguru:
2 years = Senior Web Developer ?? times have changed

Don't be jealous bro

Supreme145:
I grudgingly finished game of thrones, but 24 is one addictive series..... the suspense plot twist and all, leaves you on the edge of your sit.

Oh well, I'm not alone then. I'm not actively seeing movies as I used to back then so I'm not sure if other better series have been produced. But from the ones I have seen, I adjudge 24 the best of them.

CharleyBright:
Wrong categorizing.
OP, you need to understand the difference between a Movie and a Series (Seasonal).

You can not categorize Titanic with 24, Merlin and Legend of the seeker.

Titanic is a Movie, while the other 3 are Series.

In their Category, Titanic remains one of the best movies ever produced, while in my opinion "24" is only second to "Game of Thrones" as best Series ever produced.

I don't understand the hype with Game of Thrones. I have the complete series; saw a few episodes and it didn't pique my interest. So I don't know how you can compare it with 24 where each episode from the very start leaves you wanting for more.

Interesting how no one is calling the woman out for domestic violence.

elrufiason:
Nairalanders pls, I need a sincere answer to this question.
I just registered with exportauction.com, for those that know the site, is it legit for buying foreign used cars and shipping them to Nigeria?

Cc

Unfortunately that is not my line of business. I hope you get help from those in the know.

tensazangetsu20:
OP run away. I just looked through and its an unpaid internship. Dont settle for less o

Lol, I wonder what must have been going through the mind of the recruiter. Imagine listing those many skill sets with no pay.

qtguru:
The workload is brutal, compared to remote. then again na Interswitch i work, it was brutal, almost no time to rest like that

Lol, interesting. Thanks for the pointer. I'm gathering knowledge. When I'm ready I will know where to look.