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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en-ZA">
<head>
<title>Richard's W3 Space</title>
<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="icons/rn.ico">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="keywords" content="Self-learning Coding, Marketing, Design, AI, Cybersecurity and Math | Richard Naidoo">
<meta name="description" content="Discover soome of the learning of Richard Naidoo since October 2023. Focus has been on Front-End development using React.">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.w3schools.com/w3css/4/w3.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/index.css">
</head>
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<script>
window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
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gtag('js', new Date());
gtag('config', 'G-DC3FD8LPLM');
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<body>
<header>
<div id="idcard" class="w3-center"> <!--ID Card -->
<img id="idpic" class="w3-card-4" src="images/rn.jpg" alt="Richard Naidoo ID Photo">
<p><b>Richard Naidoo</b></p>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-naidoo-740080b5/" target="_blank" id="conbtn" class="w3-button w3-hover-deep-orange"><i>Connect on LinkedIn</i></a>
</div> <!-- End of ID Card -->
<div class="w3-small w3-center" style="padding: 5px 10px; margin: 0 20px"> <!--Skills Header -->
<br>
<p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul class="w3-ul">
<li>Sales and Lead Generation</li>
<li>Customer Engagement</li>
<li>IT</li>
<li>Business Consulting</li>
<li>Callcenter / BPO</li>
<li>Financial Services</li>
<li>Marketing</li>
</ul>
</div> <!-- End of Skills -->
<div class="w3-center w3-card-4" style="flex-grow:2; margin: 0 20px"> <!-- flex-grow fix for Chrome -->
<img id="headimg" src="images/site-header.jpg" alt="Self-learning coding, AI, marketing and cybersecurity | Richard Naidoo">
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</header>
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<div id="main" class="w3-row-padding">
<br>
<!-- Navigation Section -->
<div class="w3-col l2 m3"> <!-- Sizing container -->
<!-- Navbar -->
<div id="navibar" class="w3-card-4">
<ul class="w3-ul">
<li><a class="navlinks" href="#intro">Intro</a></li>
<li><a class="navlinks" href="#docs">Doc's</a></li>
<li><a class="navlinks" href="#coding">Coding</a></li>
<li><a class="navlinks" href="#projects">Portfolio</a></li>
<li><a class="navlinks" href="#market">Marketing</a></li>
<li><a class="navlinks" href="#ai">AI</a></li>
</ul>
</div> <!-- End of Navbar -->
<div class="nav-imgs w3-card-4 w3-center">
<p class="txtGCol">
Images below are created by <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://copilot.microsoft.com/" target="_blank">Microsoft's Copilot</a>
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<img class="nav-img w3-image w3-card-4" src="images/copilot/html.png" alt="HTML Logo created by MS Copilot">
<p class="txtcol">HTML</p>
<img class="nav-img w3-image w3-card-4" src="images/copilot/css.jpg" alt="CSS Logo created by MS Copilot">
<p class="txtcol">CSS</p>
<img class="nav-img w3-image w3-card-4" src="images/copilot/js.jpg" alt="JavaScript Logo created by MS Copilot">
<p class="txtcol">JavaScript</p>
<img class="nav-img w3-image w3-card-4" src="images/copilot/react.jpg" alt="React Logo created by MS Copilot">
<p class="txtcol">React</p>
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</div> <!-- End of Navigation -->
<!-- Start of Sections -->
<div class="w3-col l8 m6">
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<div id="intro" class="w3-animate-zoom w3-card-4 sectiondivs">
<img class="gif w3-image w3-card-4 boxShadow" src="gif/intro.gif" alt="Day in the life of Richard Naidoo">
<h2 class="txtcol">Intro</h2>
<p>
<i>Last update: April 2024</i>
<br>
<br>
I started this coding journey in October 2023. This site aims to showcase those skills.
<br>
<br>
HTML and CSS was the <i>"path of least resistance"</i>, so I am starting out with Front-End Dev. I never realised how versatile JavaScript is, so spending a lot of time on it. It will simplify learning subsequent languages.
<br>
<br>
Why coding?
A lifetime ago, I was a MS-SQL DBA and enjoyed writing stored procedures for Developers. But, after a time, I missed the hustle and bustle of callcenters, so decided to exit that path. Coding has been in the back of my mind though and I love how it stimulates idea creation!
<br>
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This site uses the <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.w3schools.com/w3css/default.asp" target="_blank">W3 CSS Framework</a> in a grid layout. I will be updating it continously to incorporate new learning.
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So...this will be kinda-like a blog, to keep HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills sharp. I'll highlight some work in my <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="#projects">portfolio</a> and explore learning on the other topics <i>(especially where they intersect)</i> that are of interest to me. <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QnbOgyn93Z3HehlnMlUAmq6BW0UliKTy?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Here</a> is a video changelog for this site.
<br>
<br>
I welcome LinkedIn <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-naidoo-740080b5/" target="_blank">connection requests</a> to develop that network.
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</p>
</div> <!-- End of Intro -->
<br>
<div id="docs" class="w3-animate-zoom w3-card-4 sectiondivs">
<h2 class="txtcol">Docs</h2>
<p>To view my work experience, <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q6tvgKXrvc_kj9Org6VDLnspo6syg145?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> is my CV, recent assessments and certficates of learning.
</p>
</div>
<br>
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<div id="coding" class="w3-animate-zoom w3-card-4 sectiondivs">
<img class="gif w3-image w3-card-4 boxShadow" src="gif/coding.gif" alt="Site logo's used for learning">
<h2 class="txtcol">Coding</h2>
<q><i>...I no longer see the code...</i></q>
<p>Cypher - The Matrix</p>
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<p>
The quote is overly-dramatic but quite effectve in the movie and indicative of how developers read code. They don't see a language made of notations - they interpret it as you are reading this English. So, that's my aim...
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The sites used for this self-learning <i>"escapade"</i> are very good and I recommend them. However, if you have another resource... I'm all ears.
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Learning from Tutorials, Exercises, Quizzes and Forums is not easy, but I have found that it reinforces knowledge and continously bears fruit with new approaches to problems and exploring the possibilities of the language/technology. Although, there is duplication, each of these sites have a different format of dissemenating knowledge that I find useful.
<br>
<h4 class="txtcol">Kudo's to...</h4>
<ul class="w3-card-4 sitetable">
<li><a class="codereclinks" href="https://www.scrimba.com" target="_blank">scrimba</a></li>
<li><a class="codereclinks" href="https://www.freecodecamp.org/bizactive" target="_blank">freeCodeCamp</a></li>
<li><a class="codereclinks" href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/" target="_blank">Mozilla Developer Network</a></li>
<li><a class="codereclinks" href="https://stackoverflow.com/" target="_blank">Stack Overflow</a></li>
</ul>
<br>
The plan is to get a couple of certifications, as soon as I can spend disposable cash on it, but <span onclick="openCertModal()" class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" style="text-decoration-line: underline; cursor:pointer">here</span> is a sense of the free-learning achieved.
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I continously reference the material at <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.w3profile.com/bizactive101" target="_blank">W3Schools</a> and want to pass the Web Development certification.
<br>
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Although, I have several <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18OkyoCmKdEdOnfbbDkMWjw9qLGKoV02H?usp=sharing" target="_blank">certificates</a> from <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.sololearn.com/en/profile/30310442" target="_blank">Sololearn</a>, I want to tackle the exercises which are only available on subscription...for the sake of completion, but more as a <i>super-huge</i> thank you to the owners of the site!
<br>
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I am currently working my way through these <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.w3resource.com/javascript-exercises/" target="_blank"> exercises</a> and learning React.
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</p>
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<div id="market" class="w3-animate-zoom w3-card-4 sectiondivs">
<img class="gif w3-image w3-card-4 boxShadow" src="gif/marketing.gif" alt="Site logo's used for learning and design">
<h2 class="txtcol">Marketing</h2>
<q><i>I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, <br>
but people will never forget how you made them feel.</i></q>
<p>Maya Angelou</p>
<br>
<p>
As you can see from <span onclick="openCertModal()" class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" style="text-decoration-line: underline; cursor:pointer">my learning</span>, I have <i>"dipped a toe"</i> into Graphic, Marketing and Product Design. I think it is imperative for a developer to know how designer's think. The thought experiments were highly interesting.
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My go-to tool to manipulate images and graphics has always been PowerPoint. I used it again for the logo and the hero infographic. Although, I tried Canva, PowerPoint had all the options needed.
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<br>
I am also checking out SEO, using <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/" target="_blank">Ubbersuggest</a> and <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.semrush.com" target="_blank">Semrush</a> to optimise. SEO is more involved than I imagined!
<br>
It took a while to get the site ranked and I initially thought it had something to do with it being hosted on GitHub Pages. I added a sitemap and participated in the Github Community and <i>voilà!</i> - it ranked!
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I am working through all recommendations from these sites as well as Google Search Console and Analytics...an insightful trip.
</p>
</div>
<br>
<div id="ai" class="w3-animate-zoom w3-card-4 sectiondivs">
<img class="gif w3-image w3-card-4 boxShadow" src="gif/ai.gif" alt="Site logo's used for learning">
<h2 class="txtcol">AI</h2>
<q><i>Buckle your seatbelt, Dorothy...</i></q>
<p>Cypher - The Matrix</p>
<br>
<p>
As I explore Generative AI, ideas for use are coming fast and furious. I have been testing <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.azurespeed.com/ChatGPT/CodeAssistant" target="_blank">AzureSpeed.com</a>, that uses Microsoft's Azure OpenAI for code explanation and sometimes (in small doses) code generation. Recently started comparing it with <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://openai.com/chatgpt" target="_blank">ChatGPT 3.5</a> and ChatGPT appears to be better. It's faster for one and the results are more concise, however, I am still finding value in the comparison.
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What do you think about the HTML, CSS, JS and React images/logo's (below the navigation) created by <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://copilot.microsoft.com/" target="_blank">Microsoft's Copilot?</a>
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What do you think about the Design, SEO, GenAI and Machine Learning images/logo's (below Escapades) created by <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://copilot.microsoft.com/" target="_blank">Microsoft's Copilot?</a>
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Watch this space for a demonstration of those ideas hinted at!
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Being curious, the mechanics of neural networks is a must. I have gone down the <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.tensorflow.org/" target="_blank">TensorFlow</a> rabbit hole and <i>boy is it deep!</i> Thank you <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.mygreatlearning.com/" target="_blank">Great Learning</a> and <a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="https://www.udacity.com/" target="_blank">Udacity</a> for excellent intro courses. The aim is by no means to become an expert but I find that knowing how it all works is sufficient to illuminate my coding exploration.
</p>
</div>
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<div id="projects" class="w3-animate-zoom w3-card-4 sectiondivs"> <!-- Portfolio -->
<h2 class="txtcol">Portfolio</h2>
<img src="icons/flag.ico" alt="South African Flag icon">
<a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="saflag.html">SA Flag drawn with HTML Canvas</a>
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<img src="icons/srp.gif" alt="SR Prosper Icon">
<a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="http://www.srprosper.co.za" target="_blank">SR Prosper Website Development</a>
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<img src="icons/ballclick.png" alt="Ball click game icon">
<a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="ballclick.html">Simple Ball Click Game</a>
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<img src="icons/rothko.jpg" alt="Rothko icon">
<a class="w3-hover-text-deep-orange" href="rothko.html">Rotkho Painting</a>
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<h3>Escapades</h3>
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<ul id="escapades" class="w3-ul w3-card-4">
<li class="esclinks">Telemarketing Services</li>
<li class="esclinks">Seymour Paving</li>
<li class="esclinks">Old Mutual</li>
<li class="esclinks">Medscheme</li>
<li class="esclinks">thawte</li>
<li class="esclinks">Admiral Express</li>
<li class="esclinks">DTek</li>
<li class="esclinks">Metropolitan</li>
<li class="esclinks">ISN</li>
<li class="esclinks">Amazon</li>
<li class="esclinks">Chas Everitt</li>
<li class="esclinks">Biz Consulting</li>
<li class="esclinks">ph Comms</li>
<li class="esclinks">Stellenbosch Mag</li>
<li class="esclinks">SR Prosper</li>
<li class="esclinks">Mlima Group</li>
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<p class="txtcol">Design</p>
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<p class="txtcol">SEO</p>
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<p class="txtcol">Generative AI</p>
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<p class="txtcol">Machine Learning</p>
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