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…5 min read·Apr 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…1 min read·Mar 2, 2021--11--11
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…3 min read·Aug 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…3 min read·Jul 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…6 min read·Feb 11, 2022--2--2
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…7 min read·Feb 11, 2022--2--2
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…1 min read·Aug 15, 2021--2--2
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…5 min read·Mar 20, 2021--3--3
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…7 min read·Nov 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…5 min read·Nov 15, 2020----