This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Esther

My Story with ALX When I think about my ALX journey, one word comes to mind: transformation.

I still remember the first time I signed up for ALX. At that moment, my goal was clear — I wanted to become a Virtual Assistant. I was eager to learn how to support busy professionals, manage schedules, handle communications, and create order in the middle of chaos.

Those months as a VA learner shaped me more than I expected. I learned how to manage my time, stay accountable, and adapt to fast-paced environments. More importantly, I learned the value of community — how asking questions, helping others, and sharing experiences made the journey lighter and more rewarding.

But something interesting happened along the way. The more I interacted with the ALX community, the more I became curious about what was possible beyond Virtual Assistance. That’s when I discovered Frontend Development.

At first, the thought was intimidating. Me? Writing code? It felt far from my background. But ALX has a way of pushing you to dream bigger than your fears. And so, I took the leap.

Now, I am walking a new path as part of the ALX Software Engineering program. Learning frontend development has been challenging, no doubt — there are moments when the code doesn’t work, when I feel stuck, and when giving up feels easier. But each time, I remind myself of the same lessons I learned as a VA:

Ask for help.

Stay consistent.

See failure as feedback.

Trust the process.

In many ways, ALX has become more than just an education platform for me. It’s a community of growth. A place where you don’t just learn skills — you learn how to reinvent yourself.

Today, I proudly say:
“ALX taught me to assist, and now it’s teaching me to code.”

This journey is still unfolding, but I know one thing for sure: with ALX, growth never stops.

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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Esther