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As a Developer, What Hardware Do You Truly Need?

Apr 21, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Let’s be real here: we live in an age where everyone and their dog seems to think they need the latest, most expensive gadgets to get anything done. But when it comes to learning how to code, do you really need that shiny, wallet-draining powerhouse of a machine?

Do You Need to Blog to Get a Coding Job?

Apr 17, 2023 by Lane Wagner

As the founder of Boot.dev, I’ve worked with countless students who are eager to break into the tech industry. And time and time again, I see the same question pop up: “Do I need to start a blog to get a coding job?”

Matlab vs Python: 6 Key Differences [Updated 2023]

Apr 16, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

This is one of those arguments where, outside of a few very specific examples, there’s a clear answer. Python is better than MATLAB in (almost) every situation. But you’re searching for the differences between MATLAB and Python, so clearly you’re not convinced. Let’s take a deeper look comparing Python vs MATLAB so you are finally persuaded.

The Boot.dev Beat. April 2023

Apr 06, 2023 by Lane Wagner

We released more this last March than I think we’ve ever released in a single month before. I’ve been biting my nails waiting to share it all in this month’s newsletter.

Is Computer Science Really that Hard?

Apr 05, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

Yes, computer science is hard, but you already know that. You don’t want to know if computer science is hard. You want to know if it’s too hard. You want to know if having to learn computer science is going to be a real obstacle in your way to achieving your goal.

It's Not About the Job Openings

Mar 30, 2023 by Lane Wagner

I talk to boatloads of students who are starting to learn to code, and invariably they are hyper-concerned about which programming languages and technologies they should be learning.

How can I Get a Job as a Python Programmer?

Mar 27, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

How to Get a Job as a Python Programmer 🔗 “How much Python do I need to know to get a job? Do I need a degree?” I asked Jo, a hiring manager I’d met at a Python networking event, nervously.

How to Get a Job as a Golang Developer

Mar 20, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

Step 1: Learn Golang. Step 2: Apply for jobs. Step 3: Get accepted. When I started researching this article, that was the first answer that came up on Reddit. It’s short and punchy, but it’s not very useful, is it? (The second answer was a joke that because “Go” only has two letters, some search bars don’t accept it since they need three or more characters to search.)

Introduction to Asynchronous Flows and Webhooks

Mar 09, 2023 by Nick Abbene

In this post, we’ll be talking about coding with a common integration pattern with an external API called a webhook. Loosely speaking, there are three main types of communication you’ll see when building an application.

Introducing Boots, the Artificially Intelligent Bear that Explains Code

Mar 06, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Learning to code isn’t easy; frankly, I’d be wary of anyone who tells you that it is. Hopefully, you’re primarily learning by writing and reading a lot of code. As you code, you’ll run into roadblocks and bumps, and having a mentor that can answer your questions is an unbelievable advantage.

Do Backend Developers Need to Know SQL?

Mar 02, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

A while back, one of my friends bragged that he bagged a six-figure backend developer job after watching a few YouTube videos on APIs and reading parts a bit of the PostgreSQL documentation.

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? That has a slim feature-set like C, but is good for web development? That’s compiled like Java, but doesn’t need a VM?”

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! I wouldn’t change anything here.”

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. After all, both of them involve automation, coding, scaling, and reliability to one degree or another. Both roles are trying to make an organization more efficient. It’s reasonable to wonder if there’s any daylight between DevOps vs SREs.

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. If you want to learn cryptography while writing real code in the Go programming language, you should check it out.

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? One day soon, someone will be hired as a DevOpSysSecInfraArc engineer.

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. Plus, the same title at different companies often encompasses different responsibilities. Ask twenty data scientists what they do and you’ll get twenty different answers.

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. While a good number of people must have enjoyed the article (some people upvoted? idk) I was rightfully blasted with a lot of criticism. Here are some of my favorite comments:

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. On the contrary, I’m always trying to find tools that make me as productive as possible.

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. It’s good to be back though, and I can’t wait to see you around the Discord community.