If I can do it so can you! I am so proud of myself for completing this! I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn coding or are curious about it. I was a complete beginner and I now feel like the smartest kid in the room when it comes to code. I learned so much and had a blast doing it! The lessons were easy to follow along and learn at my pace. I am excited to learn more and pursue a new career soon! Thank you to Matt and the SheCodes team.
This was a tricky module for me, however I managed to make it to the finish line. As always Matt's videos were clear and informative. Whenever I had issues I was able to get them resolved quickly from a team member via slack. I enjoyed learning and making this app and looking forward to the next module.
This workshop has helped me to think about my next steps and personal development. I have enjoyed this whole experience from start to finish. I can't recommend this course enough! A year ago I wouldn't of understood a thing about coding...I have come along way and its all thanks to Matt Delac and the fantastic staff at SheCodes who have helped me every step of the way.
It is a great course for those starting from scratch. However, if you already have experience with React it may not be so challenging. As always, Matt's explanations are very clear and concise and this is always appreciated :)
This course has challenging but very necessary, it is essential if you want to become a Front-end developer and I'm really happy with the final result! It was tough to learn and but probably I have to review all the subjects. Overall ir was really worth it. Thank you SheCodes and Matt!
Another informative and fulfilling workshop finished. It's always a great pleasure learning with SheCodes because lessons are structured and conveyed in a way that is easy to understand. Thank you, Matt and all the Shecodes team.
The method was really good. I learned more in these 3 weeks than I have in months past. It helped me to put it all together and know how to proceed properly. Thanks Matt and team!
This is the best class I have been enrolled in, the explanations are obvious and easy to follow. I coded the weather API, which opened my eyes and taught me to solve problems, am looking forward to coding other projects with Matt.
I´.ve enjoyed the experience so much; Matt specially, teach every single detail in an easy way, making to learn so much easier than i expected.
It wasn't easy because I don't understand very well the English language, but despite that I managed to finish the three weeks challenge/course and I understood each of Matt's classes. He's awesome and explains in great detail! Thanks! =)
The She Code Responsive Workshop was an incredible learning experience for me, pushing me beyond my limits and fostering my growth. Though it was tough and stressful at times, the skills and knowledge I acquired were priceless. Matt, our instructor, deserves huge credit for his clear explanations and patient guidance. I'm proud of my accomplishments and thankful for the chance to be part of She Code's journey. Thank you, She Code, for empowering women in tech and offering a platform for us to thrive and succeed.
Lots of good tips for updating my resume and LinkedIn profile. I also appreciated how overall encouraging Matt was when offering advice on networking, job hunting, and applying for jobs 🙂 I feel better prepared for when I head out to look for my next opportunity.
The journey continues so very thankful to Matt and the rest of the SheCodes team
This was a really interesting course. I used Athena a lot and I have to say it made a big difference in explaining errors step by step, or breaking down the basics even more than Matt did. Additionally, I find Python much more intuitive than JS/React so if you struggled with those courses on SheCodes, you might just find your jam with Python.
Shecodes Plus was kind of a struggle but in a good way! Coding isn't going to be easy at first but I know I'll continue to get better thanks to Matt and all of Shecodes employees!
It keeps getting harder and WORTHY. Thank you so much Matt.
Participating in the SheCodes bootcamp was an incredibly enriching experience for me. While I already had a foundation in HTML and CSS from my trying to learn on other websites, SheCodes allowed me to significantly improve my skills in these areas. The lessons with Matt were particularly outstanding. His teaching pace was perfect, making complex concepts easy to grasp and follow. Each challenge and weekly project was thoughtfully designed to reinforce what we had just learned, ensuring that I could apply new knowledge effectively. The hands-on projects and interactive lessons were not only engaging but also provided practical insights that went beyond what I had learned previously. I was able to grasp new concepts and techniques that my institution had not covered, giving me a more well-rounded and in-depth understanding of web development. This experience has undoubtedly equipped me with the advanced skills and confidence needed to excel as a developer in the future. I highly recommend SheCodes to anyone looking to elevate their coding abilities and gain valuable new knowledge. Add the last paragraph to this first one to incorporate it into one format or one paragraph. ChatGPT Sure, here is the revised testimonial in a single paragraph format: Participating in the SheCodes bootcamp was an incredibly enriching experience for me. While I already had a foundation in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS from my institution, SheCodes allowed me to significantly improve my skills in these areas. The lessons with Matt were particularly outstanding. His teaching pace was perfect, making complex concepts easy to grasp and follow. Each challenge and weekly project was thoughtfully designed to reinforce what we had just learned, ensuring that I could apply new knowledge effectively. The hands-on projects and interactive lessons were not only engaging but also provided practical insights that went beyond what I had learned previously. I was able to grasp new concepts and techniques that my institution had not covered, giving me a more well-rounded and in-depth understanding of web development. This experience has undoubtedly equipped me with the advanced skills and confidence needed to excel as a developer in the future. I highly recommend SheCodes to anyone looking to elevate their coding abilities and gain valuable new knowledge.
This was honestly one of the hardest things I've ever had to learn! Despite how difficult it was, Matt is an amazing teacher and has been so helpful in getting me started with learning about and using React to create an app 👩🏻💻❣️
Completing the responsive design unit in the coding course has been an enlightening and rewarding experience. This unit not only enhanced my understanding of web design principles but also equipped me with the practical skills needed to create websites that look great and function seamlessly across all devices. The hands-on projects and expert guidance from MATT DELAC helped me to master techniques.I now feel confident in my ability to build user-friendly, responsive websites that provide a great user experience. I am immensely thankful for this learning opportunity and excited to apply these skills in my future projects.
Despite having some coding experienced, my knowledge in JavaScript was very limited. I didn't understand it so well but with Matt's teaching technique and approach, I was able to pick it up quickly and have a better understanding of how function and events work. This workshop was challenging! Kudos to Matt Delac and SheCodes team for making coding learning easy and enjoyable! Thank you!
This was a good add-on project to practice the things that I have learned in the lessons. I learns a lot about API integration. Thank you Matt and SheCodes team.
She Codes has been life changing. I never knew what coding really was, let alone how to do it, but after finishing this workshop, I have found something I'm so passionate about. Coding to me feels like a combination of my three favorite things -- writing, languages, and puzzles -- and Matt explains things so well. I'm so glad I decided to take this journey, and I hope very much to continue in the future. I will be forever so grateful to the She Codes team! 10/10 recommend!
Its been an amazing and challenging journey but above all fruitful. I am gaining confidence in my coding skills day by day. I am glad I took this course and I believe it will open endless posibilities in my career in tech.I would like to express my apreciation to the Instructor Matt and the SheCodes Team for equipping me with the necessary skills in my journey as a Developer.
It was weeks and months of work, real hard work, not easy and not the in one time, but Hurray! I did it! Thank you Matt for making it possible and I'm growing further and higher!
I was a little disappointed at first to be building another weather forecast app. Eventually, I was glad I did - it's good to compare your work then and now and to see how you can approach the same project differently. At first, I was initially intimidated by React.js complexity. However, the workshop's well-structured curriculum and hands-on approach made learning React a breeze. All thanks to instructor Matthieu Delac. He broke down complex concepts into digestible chunks. By the end of the workshop, I felt confident in my ability to tackle React weather project independently.
The dictionary app that we have built on this workshop has been the perfect continuation to the SheCodes React workshop, as it has allowed me to refresh all the concepts learnt beforehand. Thanks to the SheCodes team for all their help and support, as always, and to Matt for his clear explanations. A long way to go and loads more to learn, but I'm really excited for having finished the SheCodes Front-End journey. I would definitely recommend all the workshops to anyone interested in beginning their journey in coding!
It has just been over a week since i started my re-learning how to code journey and i'm super happy to have taken this step. Thanks to Matt and his team for their efforts, not forgetting the well-constructed lessons. Looking forward to learning more and take up more challenges.
I like Matt's approach to teaching. He shows us some things but then challenges us to try and figure out other things based on what we have learned. For someone who has long been a self-confessed technophobe, I'm surprised at how much I've enjoyed this. Frustrating at times, yes. But I love seeing the immediate result of something I've done. You type a code (a correct code lol) and the page outputs what you've done. And I must say I'm quite happy with my final project!
It was such an amazing journey, learning Java React and more CSS. the lessons are well-constructed and easy to understand and follow. I enjoyed everything I have learned and of course, it was challenging, especially Java but that is the fun part of learning. I am ready to learn and take up some new challenging designs and I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn new tech skills. Matt and his team are hands-on with all your queries throughout your learning.
Learning React was very challenging for me. Matt made this process a lot easier for me because now i understand how and when to use useState, creating different components and also intergrating HTML inside my js components. Thank you to Matt and Shecodes for making my learning journey a lot easier for me.
I have absolutely loved training on this basic introduction to Coding! Not only were the lessons easy to follow and understand, it was so much fun and so easy to work around my current work commitments! I would definitely recommend this course if you're looking for a taste of what a career in Coding would look like. Thanks Matt and the SheCodes team! 😁
Working with JavaScript in SheCodes Plus was a challenge in the beginning for me. As the weeks went by it was a relief to see how Matt was splitting the challenges into smaller tasks making it easier for me to understand the concepts for each particular lesson. The documentation in the lessons was quite helpful and I had time to read through and check whenever I had errors/bugs in my code.
This has been the most enjoyable, challenging journey ever😊, I have learned a lot and gained a lot of knowledge, it has not been easy but with the learning videos and instructions from Matt and the help of the Slack community 🙏 not forgetting the AI Anthena 😂 it became less trouble I love the coding tools that I got to discover coding is fun and interesting and I still can not believe it that I have obtained my web development certificate 🎉💃💃😁, I am so thankful for this opportunity.
Matt's videos are really easy to follow and I like how he explores different options before choosing the cleanest code (and explaining why). I especially loved this project as it provided extra training in how to read and work from a Figma file.
The way that the different subject matter like various functions was divided and taught made Python much easier to learn than when I've tried to learn by myself. I would recommend this course for those looking to learn the basics of Python.
I am incredibly happy to have learned new skills with Matt and definitely recommend it to everyone. The knowledge that students have gained opens up great opportunities for personal and professional growth
IT WAS AND IS AND ECELLENT TIME BRAINSTORMING. ALSO MATT IS AN EXCELLENT TUTOR
I loved every minute spent coding, Matt's voice walked me through it step by step, and I really appreciated being able to take the course in my own time. I never felt stress of having to finish by a deadline and I still thank all the admins on slack so much for always responding on time and accurately. I felt at home, always supported. Thank you to all and as Matt said...Happy coding 🥰
I couldn't recommend SheCodes enough. Matt's lessons were easy to follow, and he has a way of teaching you more things than you even realize you are. The challenges at the end of each lesson helped me build confidence in my skills. I am very grateful for SheCodes, and I can't wait to take more classes in the future.
Definitely he most challenging part of this entire workshop thus far, but Matt broke it down in a way that somehow made it a bit easier to understand at the end. As challenging as it was, I enjoyed every single part of it.
Joining SheCodes, I already knew what I wanted, and was swiftly set up by the so easy-to-understand lessons by Matt! He's a lifesaver! I look forward to completing the rest of the boot camps!
This wasnt easy but im thankful to matt for breaking it down. i enjoyed the lessons
Finally done with my @Shecodes Responsive. It was a wonderful and great learning path using Systems development life cycle, HTML, Bootstrap utility CSS and custom CSS, Dev tools to help checking the responsiveness of the app on different devices and also making the application SEO friendly. It was a great experience. All thanks to Matthieu Delac the Shecodes team.
SheCodes is the best place to start as a beginner in Web Development. Many thanks to Matt for the initiative to sponsor women in developing countries like mine . Much appreciated!
I honestly have had the best experience with shecodes. Matt is a great instructor. I am looking forward to the other workshops.
I've tried to learn python in the past with other classes, but I kept getting stuck at a certain point. This class made it so that you build slowly as you learn. As a plus, Matt made it fun and enjoyable.
I'm so glad I took the SheCodes Basics course. The SheCodes Basics course was an amazing experience! The course content was well-structured and easy to follow. Thank you Matt, you did a great job making coding approachable for everyone. The interactive lessons and practical projects helped me understand coding concepts easily.
I came into SheCodes not knowing what to expect and was very nervous with this new exciting career journey. I absolutely loved every minute of it. I am so happy with myself for really pursuing this and I think I will continue to do more courses in the future. Thank you Matt and Team.
SheCodes has been my guiding light in the coding world, taking me from a total beginner to a confident developer. Under the mentorship of Matt and the supportive team, I've grown immensely, building applications from scratch. I found a community that empowers and inspires me every step of the way. I highly recommend SheCodes to anyone seeking to embark on their own coding journey.
Great Python Courses! Matt was super good at conveying the info in a simple and easy way to digest. I learned so much and I feel super confident, ready for the next steps...
Using the skills gained from SheCodes Python Basics, I explored how to create plots and graphs extracting data from csv files. The SheCodes well-organized instructional plan builds each lesson on the previously taught material. The connections and explanations are grounded in helping the learner understand the why as well as the how. As a SheCodes student I am grateful for the resources provided on the website as well as access to the lessons whenever I need to review. Thank you, Matthieu Delac and SheCodes for creating the Python courses as a component in the SheCodes Bootcamp program.
I've found this particular workshop especially challenging and rewarding at the same time. Working with React has opened a whole other dimension of programming that intend to dive into fully! Lessons by Matt were great, as usual, and his step-by-step tuition made the whole process very enjoyable. Thanks to the whole SheCodes team!
I truly learnt and enjoyed leaning with She Codes. I am looking forward to continuing with the next phase of learning. Thank you Matt.
It was a demanding yet inspirational workshop, during which I could experience firsthand how complex the coding process at times can be. The degree of complexity increased progressively from week to week but as always Matt's crystal-clear explanations helped me not to get lost along the way. I'm excited to move forward to the next challenge. SheCodes Responsive I'm coming!
I recently completed the SheCodes Basics coding boot camp and I am so grateful for the experience. I had no prior coding knowledge, but Matt the instructor was really incredible. He helped me build a strong foundation in programming and provided me with the skills needed to move over to the next phase. Thank you SheCodes, for giving me this opportunity and knowledge.
Wow! The SheCodes Responsive Workshop has been my favorite so far. Learning to make a website responsive to all devices and SEO-friendly was an incredibly valuable experience. The exercises were particularly beneficial, allowing me to apply what I learned. Thank you to Matt for making complex concepts easy to understand and implement. I appreciate the practical tips and best practices shared throughout the sessions, which I can immediately apply to my projects.
This has been a challenging journey but I wouldn't have had it any other way. How surprising to see what one can achieve when you have the most amazing teacher. Thank you Matt and thank you SheCodes team for this fulfilling journey. Of course, I wont be stopping here as you have made my love for coding grow a 100 times more... ❤
I really enjoyed the experience. Thank you Matt
Great workshop. Thank you Matt and SheCodes team!
Believe me, this was an intense yet transformative experience. The projects and real world applications were valuable, allowing me to apply what I learned immediately. Matt and the SheCodes team have been incredibly supportive. Now, I feel a significant boost in my coding abilities and confidence.
A few months ago, I decided to register to the webinar presented by Matt Delac. I knew absolutely nothing about coding and it all felt like another world. The webinar was fantastic and I wanted to learn more and explore further. This has been a transformative experience for me. The course structure is exceptionally well-designed, starting from the fundamentals and gradually progressing to more advance concepts. Matt's teaching style is clear, engaging, and highly effective. I have now a solid foundation in Python programming that I can build upon as I continue my learning journey. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start their coding journey. Thank you Matt and the Shecodes team for this wonderful opportunity.
SheCodes Plus was more challenging, however, Matt is an amazing teacher. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to keep learning more.
This workshop was a bit more challenging compared to the basics one, however, Matt Delac's teaching technique made it very comprehendible. I am so excited to have completed this workshop and I can't wait for what's to come!!
I've completed the basics workshop of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and it was an incredible experience! I went in knowing nothing and now I feel confident enough to continue my journey in coding. The basics workshop was well-structured, covering everything from the basics to gradually covering the more advanced concepts. The challenges were particularly helpful, allowing me to apply what I learned in real-time. Matt and the SheCodes team was very knowledgable and always available to answer any questions, making the learning process smooth. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to learn the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript or to anyone who's looking for a solid foundation in development.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript through She Codes with Matt Delac as our instructor. His expertise and guidance were invaluable in helping me grasp these languages effectively. The program provided an excellent learning environment and resources that allowed me to grow my skills significantly. I appreciate the dedication of Matt and the support of the She Codes community.
I had a lot of fun working on this project. I learned a lot of new techniques that are going to be very useful for the first real assignment I acquired since starting to learn to code. Thanks Matt and the team!
Matt has always been a really good teacher and teaches everything step by step for us to understand. The topics are compartmentalized very well that makes the learning experience very smooth. Would highly recommend it to anyone interested to learn!
I'm excited to be almost done with the entire max course. I'm more than satisfied and surprised with my experience learning something I thought was so impossible. Matt makes it feel easy.
Hello World😃. My name is Maureen from Zimbabwe. I had been looking for a way to break into the tech industry and SheCodes Foundation provided me with just that. I really love how the lessons are short, precise and easy to understand thus making my whole coding journey more exciting and enjoyable. Thank you so much Matt Delac and the entire SheCodes team for empowering me and other women.
This was one of the more conceptually challenging workshops. However, instructor Matt does a fantastic job of explaining the material and breaking it down into smaller, manageable pieces. The project definitely helped tie everything together. I enjoyed the format of the workshop - concepts and explanation followed by hands-on exercises and a final project utilizing the major ideas.
I enjoyed working on this project! I appreciate my experience with SheCodes. Thank you to Matt and the entire team for your support!
it was such an amazing workshop, learning an advance tools in CSS and to build a responsive website with only HTML and CSS. I really enjoyed this workshop a lot, also it's opened my eyes on how CSS is flexible and simple to use in a smart and sophisticated way. thanks for Matt and all SheCodes support team, you guys are doing an amazing job. ☺️
Great class! Matt made responsive design easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.
I can't say enough good things about my experience with SheCodes Plus workshop. Initially, I never imagined myself delving into coding, but from the moment I started, I was pleasantly surprised. Matt, our instructor, deserves immense credit for his teaching prowess. His approach made complex concepts digestible, and I found myself not only understanding but also enjoying the lessons. The communication within the workshop was outstanding, making it easy to ask questions and get clarification whenever needed. What's more, the supportive environment fostered by SheCodes made the learning journey all the more enjoyable. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire SheCodes team for their support in helping me continue my studies. Looking back, I'm thrilled that I took the leap and decided to start with SheCodes. It's been a transformative experience, and I'm grateful for the skills and confidence I've gained along the way. Thank you, SheCodes, for an incredible journey!
It has been a rigorous and amazing experience. I have been able to develop skills to create a responsive website that I never imagined I could. Getting this opportunity has showed me that it is never too late to learn a new skill and there are definitely people willing to support you the entire way. Thanks to our able tutor Matt Delac.
Attending the SheCodes workshop was a transformative experience for me. The course on building a professional portfolio, updating LinkedIn, crafting an impressive resume, and effective job searching strategies was incredibly valuable. The teaching methods were engaging and thorough, making complex topics easy to understand and apply. I gained so much practical knowledge and confidence in my abilities. I truly appreciate the dedication and expertise of Matt and the entire SheCodes team. Their support and guidance have been instrumental in my professional growth. Highly recommended!
I've just finished this workshop and it's amazing how Matt explains every detail to not get lost in the process. I'm in love with SheCodes, now I'm going to start the SheCodes Plus Add-on Workshop and I'm so excited to learn more by doing! 👩💻💜
I had no experience with coding going into the course, and I seriously doubted that I would even be able to understand anything, but guess who's rocking it now. I have never experienced this much fun learning before. The Slack community and Athena AI were available to help me during my learning process, and Matt's instructions were simple yet effective. I'll undoubtedly continue to develop my coding skills by taking more complex SheCodes courses.
React was challenging, but I liked learning about component files and seeing how they all work together. I personally found this segment to be the most difficult for me, but all the previous workshops set me up for success. It's been really rewarding to learn this language, and I really enjoyed coding a new weather app! Matt is a great instructor and the SheCodes team was super helpful when I had questions. Thanks for another great workshop 👩💻💛
I learned a lot of basic things to build a react app, it was fun converting the basic JavaScript weather app to the react app, which feels more sophisticated. Thank you Matt and sheCodes team members for your continuous support and help.
I recently completed the Python Basics workshop and had a great time learning this language! Having taken a Python class before at a university, I found Matt's teaching approach to be much more accessible and easier to understand. I'm looking forward to continuing my Python journey in the advanced workshop! 👩💻
The coding experience was overwhelming initially, but with the well-explained and elaborated tutorials by the instructor Matt, I understood most of the concepts.
What a stimulating and exciting adventure. My friend recommended this site to me, and I'm truly appreciative of them for that. I've gained a lot of knowledge and have become a better web developer. I appreciate that Matt walks us through each process step by step, which makes it simpler for me to never miss one. I'm grateful to Shecode for the knowledge and expertise.
The SheCodes basics class taught me all the essentials for building a landing page from scratch and understanding the foundation of coding. Matt is such a great teacher that you learn so much, so quickly. I feel so proud of myself for what I've been able to accomplish in this class.
This course was an amazing learning experience! Matt, the instructor, and the well-structured curriculum guided me in building a world clock with all time zones.
The Responsive Workshop was very challenging but incredibly rewarding. Although it took me more time than anticipated, I have learned a lot and gained valuable skills. The hands-on experience was both intense and enlightening, pushing me to grow in unexpected ways. Thanks, Matt, for your unwavering support and dedication. Your guidance made all the difference, and I truly appreciate your help throughout this journey.
As a complete beginner just three weeks ago, SheCodes Basics was a great first step into the world of coding! It has been so much fun learning lots of new skills which Matt has taught in a way that is super easy to follow and understand. I'm excited to continue my coding journey with SheCodes!
This module has challenged me so much that I almost wanted to quit but Matt and his team were there for me every step of the way and my confidence came back and I finally managed to complete this module. Thank you so much for everything. Shecodes is the best!!!!
Python is challenging but I very much enjoyed the course. Matt is very straight forward and clear on his classes. Very happy with the outcome.
The basics workshop is perfect for busy individuals. Matt teaches exactly what you need to create an interactive page in 15 minutes or less. The homework assignments are a great way to apply what you learned. Thank you, SheCodes!
This experience was challenging but enjoyable to complete. Thanks to Matt and his team for continuing to grow our minds with impeccable knowledge and interests. I had a lot of fun doing this and can't wait to continue my journey!
How much I have learnt during the past few months feels so surreal. AI add on was the most challenging yet exciting once you get it. I am grateful for the opportunity and thank you, Matt, for your teaching style, which is easy to follow even on the most difficult concepts.
Shecodes was a rewarding experience. Matt's expertise and passion for coding were evident from the start. He had a knack for breaking down complex concepts into manageable pieces, making it easy for even the most novice coders to grasp the fundamentals. By the end of the workshop, I felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Not only had I gained a new set of skills, but I also developed a deeper appreciation for the world of coding. I highly recommend this React coding workshop to anyone interested in learning another useful coding program.
This coding workshop has been such an eye-opener for me as someone with little knowledge of AI capabilities before now. As always, Matt's way of providing learning has been invaluable and as such, I'm brimming with ideas on how I could use AI in future projects.
" The plus class was a bit challenging but thanks to the help of Athena and Matt i made it through! Great thank you to SheCodes Plus: empowering women in tech, unlocking new skills, paving the way for success!"
I had the best experience with Shecodes Responsive. This workshop really tested my skills. Thanks Matt!
It was really great, I learned a lot, there were definitely challenges. had to be disciplined and consistent but again at the end of the day I am super proud of me and I want to say thank you to all the SheCodes team especially Matt for his level of knowledge transmission.
I really enjoyed this workshop. I have been able to put into practice everything I have learnt before and I have learnt many new things that I have loved. The way Matt explains is really wonderful. Honestly I would do all the workshops more than once.
Finally I have completed the shecodes coding phase of 4 certifications; Basic, Plus, Responsive and React. That was really an amazing journey of learning. Matt made code for non-tech laypersons so easy and understandable that everyone can do it with ease and peace. I enjoyed this journey; Thanks shecodes team and the instructor.
I have enjoyed learning the basics of coding via SheCodes, Matt explains thing very clearly with lots of examples. There is a lot of support from both the SheCodes team and other students. It also really helped that it was flexible as I had to take an unexpected break.