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. I’ll be straight with you, I love Codecademy. Maybe you’re wondering why I’m opening with that in an article about its alternatives, but I want to start with the history so you can really grasp what Codecademy alternatives are good for. Codecademy was launched in 2011 by a Columbia dropout and his Columbia non-dropout friend, it was one of the very first online learning platforms for coding.
Top 10 Best Communities For Learning to Code
Apr 20, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Where to look for project inspiration, answers to specific questions, or support for your learning journey The one thing that every programmer has in common, whether you’ve only ever implemented a “Hello World” program or you’re a senior software engineer, is the need to continuously learn. New technologies, programming languages, frameworks, libraries, and conventions are constantly being introduced to the industry. As a beginner, it can be hard to suss out what you need to know to enter the profession, and once you’re a proficient coder, it’s tiring to constantly investigate trending topics in tech.
Qvault is moving to Boot.dev
Apr 07, 2022 by Lane Wagner
We’ll keep this announcement short – we’ve moved Qvault.io to Boot.dev! As you know, we’ve been hard at work bootstrapping on online computer science bootcamp. Qvault (now Boot.dev) is a simple CS curriculum where our students build real projects using modern programming languages and technologies. Anyhow, we think the new name does a much better job conveying our project’s goals, and the new dark theme is much easier on the eyes.
How to Build the Best Github Profile for Your Job Search
Mar 04, 2022 by Lane Wagner
I’ve reviewed a lot of resumes, both as an engineering manager and in the monthly resume workshops we do in the Boot.dev Discord group. I’m convinced that these days a developer’s Github profile is just as important as their resume itself. If you haven’t started your first job yet, this advice is doubly important. Anyone looking to hire an entry-level developer is going to be diving into your public Github presence looking to get an idea for where your skill level is at.
7 Best Ways to Learn JavaScript, Personalized
Feb 05, 2022 by Meghan Reichenbach
JavaScript is undoubtedly one of the best languages any developer could pick up, whether they’ve been in the game for years or are just starting out. Powering over 97% of today’s websites, you’ll likely be faced with the need to use JavaScript at some point, regardless of the field you work in, because of how embedded the language is in the online world. But what is the best way to learn JavaScript?
How Long Does It Take To Learn JavaScript? (& How To Learn Fast)
Feb 05, 2022 by Zulie Rane
A good programming language is one that newcomers can learn fast. This is one of the reasons why JavaScript is so popular – it’s possible to learn Javascript really quickly and with minimum fuss. In this article, I’ll break down how to learn JavaScript fast, how long you should expect it to take to learn JavaScript, and why JavaScript is worth spending time on. Let’s jump into the best guide on how to learn JavaScript fast.
Julia vs Python: Which is Best to Learn First?
Feb 05, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Anyone who’s anyone in the tech world has heard of Python. It’s one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and it’s been near the top of developer popularity rankings for years. Wired reported that it’s tied for second with Java behind JavaScript. Julia, on the other hand, is the new kid on the block. The language is over 20 years younger than Python, and a lot of programmers have never heard of it.
The 7 Best Ways to Learn Golang and Find Your Inner Gopher
Feb 05, 2022 by Lane Wagner
Golang was released in 2012, making it a relatively new language when compared to competitors like Python, which was released nearly two decades prior, yet it’s managed to stay ahead of the game as not only a coveted language by employers, but also loved by programmers. Literally, my LinkedIn page is constantly flooded with recruiters looking for Go programmers, so if you’re looking to pick up a language, you’ve come to the right place.
Top 4 Practical Uses of JavaScript
Jan 30, 2022 by Zulie Rane
JavaScript is one of the most versatile programming languages, maybe even more flexible than Python. JavaScript is used on both the front and back end of web systems. Because of that, of the 1.8 billion websites in the world, 95% of them use JavaScript. It’s hard to interact with the modern Internet, with its pretty graphics and interactive maps, without using JavaScript. Enable Marketing says the top four qualities of a visually appealing website are design and color, graphics and visuals, usability, and consistency.
How Hard Is Python to Learn?
Jan 24, 2022 by Zulie Rane
One of the difficulties of learning to program is first being able to read code. The great thing about Python is that it was designed with readability in mind. For many programming beginners wondering how hard Python is to learn, this article will help set expectations and give four strategies to learn Python fast, no matter what your skill level is. Since Python was designed to be easy to read, this makes it ideal for learning to program.