Jerry Okoth

Front End | UI/UX | Web | Android | Videography

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

I'm grateful for what I've learned—and excited to apply these front-end practices to my next projects.

#FrontendDevelopment #React #Vite #JavaScript #WebPerformance #BuildInPublic #ALX

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Portfolio Revamp: from “it works” to “it performs.”

Over the past few days, I challenged myself to transform my React portfolio into a faster, leaner, and more production-ready application.

This wasn't about redesigning the UI but about becoming a better frontend developer.

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

The biggest lesson?
Lighthouse and PageSpeed changed performance from something I could assume was good to something I could actually measure.

Every unnecessary request, oversized image, and unused dependency matters when building for real users.

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Key takeaways:
-AI is a partner, not a shortcut
-Good prompts equals better results
-Think critically when debugging
-AI accelerates learning
-Use AI responsibly—protect your data
Excited for what’s next. Onwards!
#AIEssentials #GenerativeAI #LearningInPublic #DeveloperJourney

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

I just wrapped up Week 1 of the AI Essentials – Generative AI program at @moringaschool , and it’s already reshaping how I approach software development. I'm grateful for an inspiring cohort and our mentor, @Skylar_Lorena , who reminded us why a growth mindset matters in AI.

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Tools I tried:
Code Assistants → CodeWhisperer, Copilot, Tabnine, Cursor Learning Tools → Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini Prototyping → Bolt, https://t.co/oy0LfXXNtj, Replit, Lovable

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Grateful to teammates, mentors & organizers for making it impactful!

#Innovation #MachakosUniversity #Teamwork #TechForGood

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Had an incredible time at the 3rd Edition of #MksUHackfest2025 — 3 days of intense coding, creativity & collaboration tackling real-world challenges in #Industry #Infrastructure #CloudComputing #Education #Agriculture & #Bitcoin

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🎉 #MksUHackfest2025 Starts TODAY!

Machakos University becomes the hub of innovation, collaboration & code for the next 3 days! 💻⚡

We BUILD. We INNOVATE. We CREATE for Kenya, Africa & the world. 🌍💡

✅ Confirm attendance → https://t.co/gczT1if2WQ

#MUHF25 #Innovation

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Long live the spirit and the struggles. Enigma of Kenyan politics. You're gone but your Legacy forever lives. Rest well Statesman, Agwambo Tinga! 🕊️Tibim!

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Armed with new skills and experience, I can’t wait to contribute to transforming the world through tech initiatives and building solutions that matter.
The journey continues! #TechForGood #FrontendDevelopment #ALX @alx_africa @facesofalxse

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

Thrilled to announce that I’ve graduated from the 8-month ALX Front-End Web Development program!

This journey tested my limits but also showed me how far resilience, discipline, and consistency can take you.
#ALX #FrontendDevelopment #Graduation

[Jerry Okoth @gerald_okothKE]

A big THANK YOU to:
1. ALX for the opportunity
2. Amazing mentors for their guidance
3. Peers who became teammates in this journey
This milestone isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of something bigger.
#ALX #Graduation