PinnedKaris TobiasThe Curse of KnowledgeAs a student and TA of the Launch School community, the other day I conducted my very first study group. This particular group was a…Apr 15, 2022Apr 15, 2022
PinnedKaris TobiasinLaunch SchoolComic: A Very Basic Explanation of How the Internet WorksHere’s a comic I put together that covers just the basics of how the internet delivers a webpage to your computer. It attempts to be more…Mar 2, 202111Mar 2, 202111
Karis TobiasWhat’s Been My Experience of Launch School’s Core Curriculum?While the Core Program had its highs and lows, overall it was an incredibly transformative experience and a program I was glad to have…Aug 2, 2023Aug 2, 2023
Karis TobiasGetting stuck in programming — how do I overcome it?Say you can’t comprehend something, like a concept or an exercise. First thing is that you have to admit to yourself that you don’t know…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Karis TobiasPart 1: The JavaScript OLOO Pattern Explained (with pictures)Having listened to a number of students during my software development studies, I observed a lot of confusion surrounding JavaScript’s…Feb 11, 20222Feb 11, 20222
Karis TobiasPart 2: The JavaScript Pseudo-Classical Pattern Explained (with pictures)In Part 1 we discussed the OLOO Pattern: Objects Linking to Other Objects in JavaScript. We learned that objects aren’t created from…Feb 11, 20222Feb 11, 20222
Karis TobiasJavaScript Closures: A Mental ModelWhilst I’ve been studying JavaScript at Launch School, I came across a fantastic mental model the school created on how closures work…Aug 15, 20212Aug 15, 20212
Karis TobiasinLaunch SchoolProgramming Concepts: How to Make Them StickPlease note: The following technique is not for everyone. It can be of tremendous help for a visual learner like myself, but it’s not…Mar 20, 20213Mar 20, 20213
Karis TobiasSailing Through PEDAC: the Left & Right Brain ApproachAlong time ago, there were two sailors — one hailed from Europe and the other a native from the isles of Truk. Both were skilled men who…Nov 23, 2020Nov 23, 2020
Karis TobiasWhen am I ready to take Launch School’s 109 interview?Disclaimer: what follows below is my own personal journey of preparing for the interview and may not reflect the experience of others…Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
