Merge pull request #3 from webdev-camp/blog-paragraphs

Reduce the number of paragraphs

app/views/blog/_2017-2-2-The-Distraction-Free-Path-to-Becoming-a-Professional-Programmer.haml

@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
   When you have little to no coding experience under your belt, it can seem like an
   impossibly long, uphill battle to arrive at a place where you can stand in front
   of an employer and prove you’re worth your salt.
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   And it’s not always clear where to
   = ext_link "begin" , "https://webdev.camp/"
   acquiring those skills once you’ve decided to take the first step.
@@ -33,7 +32,6 @@
 %p
   At this point, you’ve probably already dipped your toe in the water by devoting a
   good chunk of time researching and weighing your options online.
-%p
   If so, chances are you discovered pretty quickly that there’s been a lot of buzz
   lately around
   = ext_link "coding bootcamps, " , "https://webdev.camp/"
@@ -44,14 +42,14 @@
   It’s a relatively new model aimed at getting coders job-ready in an increasingly
   skills-based economy. And they’ve
   =ext_link "exploded" , "http://www.techrepublic.com/article/coding-school-graduates-are-they-worth-hiring"
-   in popularity since first rising to prominence in 2012.
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-  = blog_image "group.jpg"
-%p
+  in popularity since first rising to prominence in 2012.
   The number of bootcamp graduates in 2017 is
   =ext_link "expected" , "https://www.switchup.org/research/are-coding-bootcamps-worth-it-job-placement-market"
   to quadruple 2014’s figures -- with an estimated 24,000 graduates this year compared to
   approximately 6,200 grads just three years ago.
+%p
+  = blog_image "group.jpg"
+
 %p
   Or, if you , maybe you’ve had some trouble landing the exact position you’d hoped for,
   and you’re looking for a solid way to round out your portfolio.
@@ -69,7 +67,6 @@
 %p
   Not only are the majority of bootcamp graduates polled getting jobs,
   = ext_link "but they’re also earning more." , "https://www.switchup.org/research/are-coding-bootcamps-worth-it-job-placement-market"
-%p
   In surveying over 1,000 bootcamp graduates, Switchup found that 63% of respondents reported
   an increase in salary post-graduation.
 %p
@@ -104,7 +101,6 @@
   Ruby, JavaScript, style basics, HTML generation, CSS, Rspec framework, Performance, NoSQL,
   and more. It’s heavily project-focused, so you get to put your learnings to practice
   immediately.
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   You also get more directed help with how to write resumes, how to find the right
   companies, and the best ways to approach them.
 %h3
@@ -123,7 +119,6 @@
 %p
   If you decide that bootcamp is the right option for you, you’ll have an important
   choice to make.  
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   You can either remain in your current city -- provided there’s a bootcamp program
   offered in your area -- or you can pack up your suitcase, hit the road,
   and move to a new one temporarily.
@@ -140,7 +135,6 @@
   One of the biggest challenges with attending a bootcamp locally is that you’re
   most likely going to be interrupted by constant distractions that will test your
   willpower and tempt you to neglect your studies.
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   Let’s be honest. Fear of missing out is a pretty powerful thing. When your friends
   hit you up to take some well-deserved R&R and join them out on the town
   for “one quick drink,” it’s going to be hard to say no.
@@ -153,11 +147,9 @@
 %p
   The great thing about attending a bootcamp in a new destination is that you get to
   feed your travel bug and grow intellectually at the same time.
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   Traveling to a place that you’ve never been before and fully-immersing yourself in
   that environment fulfills a sense of wanderlust and freedom while also helping you
   gain new life experiences.  
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   By exposing yourself to new places, people, and cultures, you get a unique world
   perspective and an open mind -- which can actually be influential in increasing
   academic performance.  
@@ -189,9 +181,7 @@
 %p
   When considering where to get the ideal bootcamp experience, many people immediately
   think about places like San Francisco, NYC, Seattle, London, or other sprawling
-  tech hubs.
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-  However, a number of destination spots have recently popped up abroad that cater
+  tech hubs. However, a number of destination spots have recently popped up abroad that cater
   to those who wish to trade the unrelenting hustle and bustle of city life for
   more serene, natural environments.
 %p
@@ -215,10 +205,7 @@
   =ext_link "benefits," , "http://www.businessinsider.com/scientific-benefits-of-nature-outdoors-2016-4/"
   spending time in nature is shown to restore mental energy, alleviate stress, sharpen
   thinking and creativity, and improve short-term memory, concentration, and sleep
-  patterns.
-
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-  In a
+  patterns.  In a
   = ext_link "University of Michigan study," , "http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/01/memory-improved-20-by-nature-walk.php"
   students were given memory tests and then divided into two groups.
   One group walked around an arboretum, the other walked down a city street.
@@ -229,19 +216,15 @@
 %h3 Code On!
 %p
   Deciding that you wanted to become a professional coder was the easy part.
-%p
   Now begins the hard work. But you’re okay with that -- because coders are problem
   solvers at heart!
 %p
   As you prepare to launch into this exciting, somewhat scary, but undeniably rewarding
   endeavor, keep in mind that -- like anything else -- becoming an expert coder takes
   discipline, commitment, passion, and a relentless drive to keep learning and keep growing.
-%p
-  Throughout this article, we’ve explored several ways that aspiring coders can maximize
-  their learning opportunities and potential for success with bootcamps.
 %p
   Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what you feel will work best for you
   as you set out on your journey to becoming a professional programmer.
 %p
   .centered
-    =link_to "it’s never too late to start", new_user_registration_path , class: "btn btn-success btn-lg"
+    =link_to "It’s never too late to start", new_user_registration_path , class: "btn btn-success btn-lg"