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Let's Code Flutter: Three Useful Widgets

There are so many Widgets, and each of them does so many things. Here are a few of the ones I've been using lately to get my work done.

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Let's Code Flutter: Widget Notifications

While trying to understand the BLoC pattern, I came across Notifications in Flutter. Not push notifications, mind you, but a way for child widgets to communicate with their ancestors. THESE ARE THEIR STORIES. BOMBOM!

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Let's Code Flutter: Animations!

I'm jealous of the other app developers who just know how to make animations in Android. Luckily, Flutter is here to help me -- and you! -- make some beautiful animations that don't cause us headaches.

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Let's Roll: Creating Gideon Jura

An invincible DnD character? One who won't die from hits left and right? AND they're a frontline fighter AND a spellcaster? This week, we build Gideon Jura, a Planeswalker from MtG. And he checks all the boxes.

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Let's Roll: Playing your dump stat

High stats are easy to play, as they literally play to your strengths. But it's fun to also play to your weaknesses. Here are some ideas to be great at it!

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Let's Code Flutter: Making the switch

I'm a firm believe in going with Kotlin for Android and Swift for iOS. None of that cross-platform mumbo jumbo.... until now. Flutter's kinda cool.

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Let's Roll: More than "just" a Cleric

Unpopular Opinion: Clerics are boring. I always feel stuck in the same mold: a devout worshipper goes and travels the land, spreading the good word to all he meets. Let's change that up.

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Let's Code Kotlin: Goodbye Builders, Hello Data Classes

Long gone are the days of Builder classes and their massive amount of boilerplate code. In this new era, Kotlin has given us Data Classes and I've never looked back. (Except to write this post, and let me tell you: the past was a scary place.)

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Let's Roll: Cantrips Galore!

It never hurts to have an extra cantrip or two, and there's plenty of ways to get them. Innately or learned, you never have to lack having magic in your life.

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Let's Code: Learn In Public

This is a message to you all, but more so a message to me: it's important to learn in public.

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Let's Roll: How to Switch Characters

Whether you've been dying to try out a new build or you've lost your last character to a Mindflayer, switching characters is easy once you know how.

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Let's Code Kotlin: Scoped Functions (let, apply, also, run)

Scoped functions -- let, apply, also, and run -- can make your code more concise while providing you benefits and simplicity. They can look intimidating but don't be afraid! Dive in with me as I go over these tools.

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Let's Roll: Building a Bomb Thrower

5e has a serious lack of bombs. I say we fix that by reflavoring the Artificer -- or any other class with access to spells -- to toss explosives!

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Let's Code Kotlin: For & While

Fors and Whiles in Kotlin are pretty similar to their Java counterparts. Let's go over them so you can become proficient in Kotlin!

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Let's Roll: 5 Non-Tragic Backstories & Plot Hooks

Coming up with a character's history can be difficult. Here are five backstories (and plot hooks!) for your next character!

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Let's Code Kotlin: If, Else, When

Kotlin is very similar to Java, but a refresher is also good to have. This week, I go over If, Else, and When.

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Let's Roll: Building a Razorwitch!

I build up a Razorwitch, an idea I took from Hekara from Magic: the Gathering. Lots of sharp things and... a blade pantheon! Come look at the chaos!

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Let's Read: The Auctorati Book Review

ARROW with a dash of OCEANS. Libra is trying to do his best to save his city, but he's going to need a little help to take down Talon, who's after an artifact that will tip the balance in his favor forever. Here's my review of The Auctorati!

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#WriterTech: How I Write My Blog Posts

There's so many tools out there for writing, and I have my preferences. I breakdown what software I use to get the job done.

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Let's Code: Switching From Java to Kotlin, Pt. 2

Kotlin is a great language to switch to if you already know Java. There's a small learning curve, sure, but that's true for switching to any language. One thing to get used to is the difference in the way Kotlin declares properties.

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#XOXO: One Of Us Is Lying Book Review

A brain, an athlete, a princess, a criminal, and a basketcase walk into detention... except one of them doesn't leave. "One of Us Is Lying" is like Breakfast Club mixed with a Whodunit Murder Mystery and Gossip Girl. Here's my review.

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Let's Code: Switching From Java to Kotlin, Pt. 1

Switching from one programming language to another can feel intimidating and daunting. I'm here to help ease some of the pain. Now that I've been introduced to Kotlin, I never wanna go back to Java.

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Let's Code: My Everyday Kotlin Extension Functions

Kotlin has declarations called Extension Functions which allow you to add new methods (and even properties) to another class without actually modifying that class. I've come up with a few that have been invaluable to me, and I use them every day.

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Let's Code: Model-View-Presenter

Breaking down what MVP (Model-View-Presenter) is and what it can do for your applications.

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Let's Read: My Spoiler-Free Review of A Blade So Black

Dreamwalker Alice Kingston uses her #BlackGirlMagic to fight off Nightmares in Wonderland while preparing her next cosplay. Just imagine Alice in Wonderland fusing with Buffy, if Buffy was a Sailor Scout, and strip anything Disney from it. Imagine all that, then read this! #FightingEvilByMoonlight