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Boot.dev Beat. February 2023

Mar 01, 2023 by Lane Wagner

I’m back from paternity leave! My new son is healthy, and my daughter is… busy. It’s good to be back writing code, writing courses and filming videos.

How to Become a Golang Engineer (on the Back-End)

Feb 23, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

“Guys, I’ve got an idea. What if we could design a language that’s easy to read like Python, but fast?

Want to Become a Python Back-end Developer? Start Here.

Feb 17, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

Myth #1: “Python is too slow for back-end development.” Myth #2: “Nowadays, you should do all back-end development in JavaScript/TypeScript.

What is in a Back-End Developer's Job Description?

Feb 10, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

What’s it like being a back-end developer? Well, it’s different depending on which developer you ask.

Your Architecture is Bad, So Make It Easy to Change

Feb 10, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Have you ever started a new software development job and thought: “Wow, what a beautifully architected system!

Boot.dev Beat. January 2023

Feb 01, 2023 by Lane Wagner

If you can’t tell from my absurd profile photo below, I’ve been having too much fun with AI art this month.

5 Critical Differences Between DevOps and SRE Jobs

Jan 30, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

To someone who isn’t familiar with these roles, it’s easy to think that DevOps and systems reliability engineers (SREs) might have the same job.

How does HTTPS encryption work?

Jan 26, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure or HTTPS is an extension of the HTTP protocol. HTTPS secures the data transfer between client and server by encrypting all of the information communicated.

Cryptography Course Released on Boot.dev

Jan 24, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Greetings! We’re excited to announce that we’ve unveiled a brand-new cryptography course on Boot.dev. We’re convinced that this new experience is truly one of a kind.

4 Key Differences Between DevOps and DevSecOps

Jan 23, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

Doesn’t it seem like every day there’s a new mishmash of responsibilities into a job title?

6 Differences Between DevOps and Cloud Engineers

Jan 18, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

The deeper you get into the tech sphere, the more unintelligible the job titles seem to be.

I Didn't Explain Clearly, but Still Don't Learn Frameworks First

Jan 17, 2023 by Lane Wagner

I wrote an article about not starting with frameworks that got some attention from /r/programming on Reddit yesterday.

If You're Learning Back-end, Don't Start with Frameworks

Jan 16, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Look, I don’t hate frameworks. I’m not as starry-eyed as some other developers, especially when it comes to back-end frameworks, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using tools that make you productive.

Boot.dev Beat. December 2022

Jan 06, 2023 by Lane Wagner

I hope you’ve been able to enjoy some time with family! I took (almost) an entire week off from writing code, which I haven’t done in a long time.

Is Golang Best For Backend or Frontend Development?

Dec 19, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

Put simply, Golang is best for the backend side of a web application or website. There are many reasons that this is the case, so let’s dive in, but before we do, let’s cover some quick definitions.

What do Frontend and Backend Development Mean?

Dec 13, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

Soon after you dip your toe in the water of software development, you’re guaranteed to come across the terms “frontend” and “backend”.

Snake Case or Camel Case? A Guide to Programming Naming Conventions

Dec 09, 2022 by Lane Wagner

The following names are all valid variable names in nearly every programming language: dogName dog_name DOG_NAME dog-name But which one should you use in your projects?

What is Backend-as-a-Service?

Dec 05, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

Plenty of people have heard of SaaS, or Software-as-a-Service, which is simply software made available by a third party over the internet.

Boot.dev Beat. November 2022

Nov 30, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I hope you’ve enjoyed your pumpkin spice lattes this fall, that is, assuming that you’re basic like me.

The Top 22 Backend Technologies to Learn in 2023

Nov 16, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

A backend technology is anything used server-side to build stable and efficient web architectures. Back-end technologies include programming languages, databases, communication mechanisms, or frameworks that make up the building blocks of a web application’s back-end.

Add Libraries and Packages to Your Coding Portfolio

Nov 13, 2022 by Lane Wagner

Building a job-ready portfolio of coding projects doesn’t happen overnight, but if you’re like most self-taught developers, you’ve likely built up a nice collection of todo apps, calculators, and other toy programs.

How to Round a Float in Go

Nov 13, 2022 by Lane Wagner

If you’re rounding a floating point number in Go, it’s most likely you want to format it in a string.

What do Tech Layoffs Mean for Budding Developers?

Nov 11, 2022 by Lane Wagner

So we’re officially in a recession, and now the question is, “what does a recession mean to me as a brand-new developer?

The 8 Top Back-end Programming Languages for 2023

Nov 10, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

A backend programming language is what a programmer like you uses to create internal systems that work in the background of a web application.

What is a DevOps Engineer's Salary?

Nov 01, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

The median DevOps engineer’s salary is $103,994 in base pay, with around $28,514 in additional pay through bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing according to Glassdoor.