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”. In reality, for most technical problems, a good developer can likely point out several different solutions. Any of those solutions might be perfectly reasonable, while none of them is the single “correct way”. Different solutions optimize for for different things You can only optimize for a few things at once, and there are always tradeoffs.
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. The first interview was basically just a phone screen, where I was able to chat with my would-be manager about things like compensation range, tech stack, work duties, etc. It went well! The guy was delightful. I moved on to a second interview, which was a live coding session that lasted 1 hour where I completed two technical problems.
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. On the one side, we have Python, a high-level, multiparadigm, general-purpose language most known for its strength and security, and on the other, C++, a high-level, object-oriented, general-purpose language, which is popular for its fast, lightweight capabilities. Python supports procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming and is often described as “batteries included” because of its comprehensive standard library.
PHP vs JavaScript: Choosing the Best Language for Beginners, Web Development, and More!
Nov 10, 2021 by Meghan Reichenbach
When comparing programming languages, it’s not often that you come across two that actually work well together, but that happens to be the case when it comes to PHP and JavaScript. Now I should mention these aren’t just programming languages, but more specifically they are scripting languages. Scripting languages are a subset of all programming languages, and they don’t compile to machine code, but instead are interpreted at runtime. In the case of PHP and JavaScript, they are often used to quickly build user interfaces and graphic designs – because they don’t need to compile, they’re convenient for web-based use cases.
Node.js vs JavaScript: The Low-Down
Nov 09, 2021 by Zulie Rane
So you’re a fan of web development? Great! You’re probably already familiar with JavaScript (if not, check out our JavaScript course here) and may have heard of Node.js as well. But which one is better, and how are they different? When should you pick Node.js vs JavaScript? To be clear, there isn’t really a decision to be made when choosing JavaScript or Node.js, you’ll likely use both if you’re running JavaScript outside of a browser.
9 Reasons Why Python Crushes PHP In Almost Every Way
Nov 05, 2021 by Zulie Rane
PHP famously claims to be the backend programming language for just under 80% of the Internet. However, if you look at the popularity rankings of programming languages, Python is consistently far ahead of PHP. How can that be? Both languages can be used for backend web development, and PHP was even specifically made for that. So which one is better, Python or PHP? If I were starting fresh, I’d pick learning Python versus PHP any day, and here’s why.
Ruby vs JavaScript: Which Language Should You Learn First?
Nov 05, 2021 by Meghan Reichenbach
When broken down into core features – like programming style and code execution – JavaScript and Ruby seem deceivingly similar, but there are a few constitutional differences. One being that JavaScript has always been about furthering technology. Before JS, there was only HTML and CSS, which instructed and described how a web page should work and look, but JavaScript gave it life with dynamic web pages. This not only made web pages interactive, but it changed their functionality forever.
The Best Product Managers Have The Worst Ideas
Nov 02, 2021 by Lane Wagner
It’s hard finding good product people. That fact is really a tragedy because they are probably the most important part of any product-focused organization. I think there is a misconception in the software industry that product managers have a good sense of “what users want”, “what the next feature should be” or “ux design”. In reality, I’ve come to believe that the best product managers aren’t good at any of that, and they know it.
Ruby vs Python: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Choose
Oct 25, 2021 by Zulie Rane
A ruby is a beautiful red gemstone; a python is a beautiful green snake. Aside from that, they’re both very popular programming languages. They’re popular for different reasons, and they’re good at different things. Before you choose between Ruby vs. Python, make sure you ask yourself these 10 questions. While I’m more familiar with Python since I use it for web scraping and data cleaning, Ruby is also worth a mention.
7 Best Ways to Learn Python Depending On Your Extremely Specific Circumstance
Oct 12, 2021 by Zulie Rane
Everyone wants to know the best way to learn to code Python nowadays. It’s a great language, as I’ve written about before, with great career prospects and tons of useful features. For as many reasons as there are to learn Python, there is probably an equivalent number of ways to learn Python. You can already tell because this is a listicle and not a tweet, but the best method to learn Python does not have a single answer.