Halfway There: Reflecting on 50 Days of #100DaysOfCode

2025-05-28

Challenge Status: Day 50 / 100
Started On: April 9, 2025


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Why I Started

On April 9th, I committed to the #100DaysOfCode challenge with one goal: to show up daily and grow as a developer. Having only started learning to code in November 2024, I wanted to reinforce what I'd learned by building real projects and documenting the journey.

My website was my first milestone — a refactored template that taught me how to tweak existing code without breaking things. It was a simple but powerful start.

50 Days of Building

Over the past 50 days, I've tackled everything from layout design to authentication and routing. Here are some highlights:

  • Refactored and deployed my personal website
  • Built and launched MemoireeApp, a private memory-logging app
  • Transitioned from Flutter to full-stack web dev using Next.js + TypeScript
  • Started working on a PDF generation tool (needed for school projects)
  • Set up Supabase, Stripe integration, and OAuth auth (GitHub, Google, Email)
  • Revisited Framer Motion for smooth UI transitions

What I've Learned So Far

  • Solid understanding of React and Next.js app architecture
  • LocalStorage and Supabase as light backend alternatives
  • Stripe API, webhook setup (still ongoing battle!)
  • OAuth flows and third-party auth integration
  • Importance of time management (especially balancing school + work + coding)

The Hard Stuff

Not every day was productive. Some days were just mental check-ins — especially when work (like managing patients in a hyperbaric chamber or post-op care) got intense. But I kept showing up. And that consistency is what I'm most proud of.

What's Next

The next 50 days are going to be even more focused. Here's what I'm working toward:

  • Finish and deploy the PDF tool
  • Launch my research assistant tool for my master's program
  • Keep blogging and documenting this journey
  • Push through the Stripe integration
  • Stay consistent even on tough days

Thanks for Following Along

If you've been reading my logs or cheering me on — thank you. Halfway done, halfway more to go. Let's build something great.

Catch my progress on GitHub or follow me on Twitter as I build in public.


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