Saturday, March 28, 2026

Day 86 of Year 3
Day 817 overall since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Got the backend server fully running
• Resolved Prisma and pnpm issues
• Next step: debugging the database connection

From broken to running — real progress. Now it’s time to connect everything together. ⚙️

#JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #NodeJS #PrismaORM #Debugging #WebDevelopment #BuildInPublic #DevJourney #SoftwareEngineering #CodingProgress #100DaysOfCode #ProgrammingLife

Friday, 3/27/26

Day 85 of Year 3
Day 816 since Jan 1, 2024

nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Debugged Prisma issues and identified a version mismatch
• Fixed the problem and got things running again
• Learned more about how backend tooling works under the hood

Sometimes the bug isn’t your code. it’s the tools. Understanding the stack makes you a stronger developer.

#JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #PrismaORM #Debugging #WebDevelopment #BuildInPublic #SoftwareEngineering #CodingProgress #100DaysOfCode

Monday, March 23, 2026

Day 81 of Year 3
Day 812 overall since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Set up Prisma and modeled my first database table
• Took another step toward building a structured backend
• Seeing the foundation come together piece by piece

From schema to structure — this is where backend systems begin to take shape. ⚙️

#JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #PrismaORM #DatabaseDesign #NodeJS #SoftwareEngineering #CodingProgress #100DaysOfCode

Friday, March 20, 2026

Day 78 of Year 3
Day 809 overall since Jan 1, 2024

nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Strengthened backend API workflows
• Reviewed request validation and route handling
• Ensured consistent response formatting across endpoints

Consistency in APIs = reliability in production. Building systems that behave exactly as expected.

#JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #APIDesign #NodeJS #ExpressJS #PrismaORM #WebDevelopment #DevJourney #SoftwareEngineering #CodingProgress #100DaysOfCode

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Day 75 of Year 3
Day 806 since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Strengthened backend debugging skills
• Tested API routes with Postman
• Verified request parameters, status codes, and data validation across endpoints

Reliable APIs are built through testing, validation, and attention to detail. Every check matters.

#JavaScript #APITesting #BackendDevelopment #NodeJS #ExpressJS #PrismaORM #APIDevelopment #WebDevelopment #DevJourney #SoftwareEngineering

Monday, March 16, 2026

Day 74 of Year 3
Day 805 since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Improved backend API debugging workflows
• Traced request flow through routes → controllers → database
• Focused on identifying where issues occur and resolving them efficiently

Understanding the flow is everything — once you see the full path, debugging becomes a skill, not a struggle.

#BackendDevelopment #Debugging #ExpressJS #PrismaORM #APIDevelopment #WebDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Day 73 of Year 3
Day 804 overall since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Continued backend debugging
• Focused on identifying and fixing issues in API routes and database interactions
• Strengthened understanding of Express + Prisma workflows

Debugging is the path to mastery — every fix today makes tomorrow’s backend stronger! ⚡

#BackendDevelopment #WebSecurity #NodeJS #ExpressJS #PrismaORM #APIDevelopment #BuildInPublic #DevJourney #SoftwareEngineering

Friday, March 13, 2026

Day 71 of Year 3
Day 802 overall since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Focused on improving backend documentation
• Ensured API routes, endpoints, and database interactions are clear and maintainable

Clear documentation = faster debugging + stronger collaboration. Every detail counts! ✨

#JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #Database #NodeJS #ExpressJS #PrismaORM #WebDevelopment #DevJourney #SoftwareEngineering #CodingProgress #100DaysOfCode #ProgrammingLife

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Day 70 of Year 3
Day 801 overall since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Improved backend structure and tested API endpoints
• Reinforced concepts around API validation and request handling

💻 freeCodeCamp:
• JavaScript — Intro to strings

Optimizing workflows and mastering fundamentals — every small step builds a stronger backend! 🚀

#JavaScript #APIDevelopment #NodeJS #ExpressJS #PrismaORM #WebDevelopment #BuildInPublic #SoftwareEngineering #100DaysOfCode

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Day 69 of Year 3
Day 800 overall since Jan 1, 2024

💻 nhcarrigan-mentorship:
• Continued backend development for Pathways Tracker API
• Debugged API routes using Postman
• Tracked issues with environment variables and request headers
• Refined Express + Prisma workflow for smoother backend operations

#PrismaORM #NodeJS #ExpressJS #APIDevelopment #WebDevelopment #BuildInPublic #DevJourney #SoftwareEngineering #CodingProgress #100DaysOfCode #ProgrammingLife