I compiled all the students’ projects into a single webpage, which can be viewed here!

As the semester wraps up, I’m filled with a sense of accomplishment, not just for myself, but for every student who embarked on this journey with me through the course. It’s a remarkable feeling to have contributed to their understanding of web development fundamentals and to witness the amazing strides they’ve made in just a few short months.

It’s been a joy to see the students put themselves into their work, bringing forth such original and passionate projects. I guess one thing that stood out to me was the commitment of these students. Grappling with coding concepts can be a daunting task, especially at the beginning. But they hung in there, tackled problems, and handled even the trickiest JavaScript features with a sense of gusto. They’ve come a long way, turning the initial complexities into portfolio-ready projects. I couldn’t be more proud of their progress. I’ve always believed that learning isn’t confined to a classroom or a specific timeline. We often learn the most when we step out, experiment, and play around with things. After all, coding is not an end in itself but a powerful tool to reshape the world. The best part of teaching isn’t the act of imparting knowledge but the opportunity to learn from your students. Their unique perspectives, their creative approaches to problem-solving, and their determination have been a source of inspiration for me. And honestly, I’ve learned a ton from this, having acquired a much deeper understanding of HTML, CSS, and JS than before. The Protégé Effect (learning by teaching) truly works.

I believe university education should encompass more hands-on trial-and-error. My greatest learnings have always come from adopting this approach, and I’m grateful to my professors and the people around me who have enabled me to do so.

Once again, do check out their hard work if you have their time! You might learn something from their projects too 😄