Top 10 Communities For Learning to Code
Apr 20, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Why you need a coding community 🔗The one thing that every programmer has in common, whether they’ve only ever implemented a “Hello World” program or they’re considered a “senior” software engineer, is the need to continuously learn.
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.
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.
8 Best Ways to Learn JavaScript, Personalized
Feb 05, 2022 by Meghan Reichenbach
JavaScript is undoubtedly one of the best languages to learn as a developer, whether you’ve been at it for years or are just starting out.
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 quickly and with minimum fuss.
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.
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.
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.
How Hard Is Python to Learn?
Jan 24, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Quick Answer: Python is one of the easiest coding languages to learn 🔗Python is arguably the easiest programming language for beginners to learn.
JavaScript vs C++: 3 Factors To Choose Which Is Best For You
Jan 22, 2022 by Zulie Rane
Every coder is told to learn JavaScript, seeing that it’s the foundation of the world wide web.
Qvault Hackathon Kickoff Jan 17th, 2022
Jan 16, 2022 by Lane Wagner
We’re starting our first hackathon in the Qvault Discord server on January 17th at 8AM. Everyone is welcome to participate.
An Overview of Boot.dev's Full-Stack Architecture
Jan 10, 2022 by Lane Wagner
Because I’ve had several inquiries on this topic, I thought it would be interesting to publish some information on how the boot.
7 Best Practices for Every Python Developer
Jan 04, 2022 by Zulie Rane
If you’re looking to improve your coding, there are lots of steps you can take, but the first is focusing on Python best practices.
Roles in the Boot.dev Discord Server
Dec 19, 2021 by Lane Wagner
In our community Discord server, we have two main groups of roles you can take on as a member, earned roles and declared roles.
C# vs Python in Backend Development, Machine Learning, and More
Dec 17, 2021 by Meghan Reichenbach
C# and Python represent the two sides of what it means to be a powerful language.
Python Assert Statement, How to Test a Condition
Dec 13, 2021 by Lane Wagner
In Python, an assertion is a statement that confirms something about the state of your program.
Complete Guide to Removing Elements From Lists in Python
Dec 09, 2021 by Lane Wagner
While lists aren’t the most efficient data structure if you’ll be doing lots of deleting from the middle, there are definitely good ways to accomplish the task.
How to Use the Ternary Operator in Python
Dec 09, 2021 by Lane Wagner
Developers love concise code that’s easy to read, and that’s exactly what ternary operators are for.
Removing Duplicates From a List in Python
Dec 09, 2021 by Lane Wagner
Let’s go over a few idiomatic ways to remove duplicates from lists in Python. Method #1 - Create a new list (simplest) 🔗This is the easiest algorithm to code, but because it requires creating a new list, also requires more memory and is a bit slower.
How to Check if a File Exists in Python
Dec 08, 2021 by Lane Wagner
When working with files in Python, you’ll often need to check if a file exists before you do anything else with it, such as reading from or writing to it.
How to Use Golang's Generics [Updated since 1.18]
Dec 06, 2021 by Lane Wagner
Generics in Go have been released with Go 1.18! This is one of the most eagerly-awaited features since the release of the language.
Build a Social Media Backend Server in our New Gopher Gang Track
Nov 29, 2021 by Lane Wagner
We’re super excited to bring you our next learning track: Gopher Gang. We released our Python Track and Data Structures & Algorithms Track last month, and after such a positive response, we felt we had to do the same with our Golang course content.
Your Code isn't Correct
Nov 29, 2021 by Lane Wagner
There is a common trap that we fall into as developers, and it is believing that because some code “worked” that the code was written “correctly”.
Coding Interviews - Why you shouldn't give homework
Nov 18, 2021 by Lane Wagner
A while back I went through the interview process at a company I won’t name here.
Python vs C++: The Best Language To Learn For You
Nov 17, 2021 by Meghan Reichenbach
It’s either a blessing or a curse when choosing to learn Python or C++ because there couldn’t be two more opposing languages to compare.