Keyup and Keydown Event Handlers in Vue 3
Sep 04, 2022 by Lane Wagner
I recently spent far too long fighting with Vue’s keyup and keydown functionality. I wanted to handle ctrl+period keyboard events and it took me forever to find the part of the documentation that addressed my use case.
Boot.dev Hackathon September 1st, 2022
Sep 03, 2022 by Lane Wagner
Mark your calendar, because we’re hosting another hackathon in the Boot.dev Discord server! The kickoff meeting will be on Thursday, September 1st at 4PM MST, you can RSVP for that event here in our Discord server.
Write on the Boot.dev Blog
Sep 02, 2022 by Lane Wagner
We’ve just opened up the Boot.dev Blog to public contributions! We’re really excited to see all the great stories that our readers and students will create.
The Top 11 Computer Science Books for Self Study
Aug 24, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
In today’s modern, fast-paced world, we look to StackOverflow and Reddit to answer all our computer science questions.
A Complete Overview of Computer Science for Beginners
Aug 21, 2022 by Taryn Brewer
Learning how to get into computer science can be a daunting task. There are so many career paths down which a computer education can take you, so many programming languages to master, and so many skills to learn.
What is the Future of Computer Science?
Aug 16, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
In a word, the future of computer science is promising. In a few more words, the future of computer science is promising, but with challenges to overcome.
Why Boot.dev is Not Completely Free
Aug 15, 2022 by Lane Wagner
A few days ago I received an email regarding Boot.dev where the sender informed me:
How to Use the Best Software Engineering Job Boards
Aug 05, 2022 by Lane Wagner
With so many job boards out there, it can be terribly confusing to know where to start when you’re looking for a programming job - especially if you’re looking for your first programming job.
What Are the Career Options in Computer Science?
Aug 01, 2022 by Taryn Wagner
The future is bright for career options in computer science with remote work opening up doors that weren’t present before.
Using Github Issues to Hack Together A Feedback System
Jul 31, 2022 by Lane Wagner
Boot.dev has been my side-project for the last couple of years now. Being a learning path for backend developers focused on quality over quantity, I knew early on that it needed to have a really tight feedback loop from students.
Is Computer Science Really that Hard?
Jul 27, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
I spent a lot of time scouring google with queries like “Is computer science hard reddit” back when I was deciding whether I should go ahead and actually get a computer science degree.
A Complete Learning Path for Backend Development [2022 Updated]
Jul 24, 2022 by Lane Wagner
So you’ve decided that backend development is the career for you - congratulations! Many self-taught coders have a hard time deciding between all the various options, but it’s so much easier to learn effectively if you have a clear goal, like backend work, in mind.
6 Pros and Cons of Online Coding Bootcamps
Jul 18, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
If you want to learn to code, there are many strategies to get your coding skills from non-existent to employable.
How to Do a Coding Bootcamp Part-Time
Jul 12, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
Step 1: Develop a caffeine addiction. 🔗If you want to add coding to your list of skills, either out of curiosity or to take your career in a whole new direction, you’ve probably considered a coding bootcamp.
The 12 Most Engaging Resources for Learning Python
Jun 24, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
While it’s straightforward to get Hello World implemented in Python, learning the ins and outs of the programming language takes a lot of time and effort.
Why We Force You to Learn Multiple Programming Languages
Jun 13, 2022 by Lane Wagner
I’ve been building Boot.dev as a side-project for the last couple of years, and have recently had many new students ask the same question:
The 14 Best Places to Learn Python Online
Jun 06, 2022 by Natalie Schooner
I needed to discover the best places to learn Python online way back in 2018. Back then, I had an Instagram account that I was trying to grow.
What Would a Recession Mean For Developers?
May 26, 2022 by Lane Wagner
With markets in a slump, many of us are concerned a recession could be right around the corner.
How much do coding bootcamps cost?
May 24, 2022 by Zulie Rane
And an answer to what you’re really asking: “are coding bootcamps worth it?” 🔗I’ll give you the quick answer right off the bat: coding bootcamps cost 13,500 on average based on the data collected by BestColleges.
The Top 8 Online Coding Bootcamps for 2022
May 21, 2022 by Zulie Rane
I looked at the cost, duration, structure, and USP for each online coding bootcamp 🔗If you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, let me quickly tell you about what a coding bootcamp is before I get into the top online coding bootcamps.
How Not to Ask for Help Online
May 20, 2022 by Lane Wagner
I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time online over the course of my life, and in the last couple years I’ve been managing a Discord server for people who are learning computer science.
6 Undeniable Reasons to Learn Computer Science
May 10, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Is it a bit dramatic, perhaps, to say that the fate of the world rests on computer science and that’s why you should learn computer science?
The Problem with Education is a Problem of Incentives
May 10, 2022 by Lane Wagner
I’ve found that almost anyone I talk to agrees with the statement: There is something wrong with education, particularly higher education.
We Just Launched Community Insights
Apr 27, 2022 by Lane Wagner
tl;dr 🔗At Boot.dev we’ve launched “community insights”! Insights make it possible for our students to drop comments at the bottom of any step in our coding courses.
8 Codecademy Alternatives That Will Get You Where You Need to Go
Apr 26, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Just last month, Codecademy was sold to Skillsoft for $525 million. Not too shabby, and entirely well-deserved if you ask me.