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Using GitHub Issues to Hack Together A Feedback System

Jul 31, 2022 by Lane Wagner

Boot.dev has been my side-project for the last couple of years now. Being a learning path for backend developers focused on quality over quantity, I knew early on that it needed to have a really tight feedback loop from students.

Learn Backend Development: Complete Path for Beginners [2024]

Jul 24, 2022 by Lane Wagner

So you’ve decided you want to learn backend development so you can get a job – congratulations!

6 Pros and Cons of Online Coding Bootcamps

Jul 18, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

If you want to learn to code, there are many strategies to get your coding skills from non-existent to employable.

How to Do a Coding Bootcamp Part-Time

Jul 12, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

Step 1: Develop a caffeine addiction. 🔗 If you want to add coding to your list of skills, either out of curiosity or to take your career in a whole new direction, you’ve probably considered a coding bootcamp.

The 12 Most Engaging Resources for Learning Python

Jun 24, 2022 by Natalie Schooner

While it’s straightforward to get Hello World implemented in Python, learning the ins and outs of the programming language takes a lot of time and effort.

Why We Force You to Learn Multiple Programming Languages

Jun 13, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I’ve been building Boot.dev as a side-project for the last couple of years, and have recently had many new students ask the same question:

What Would a Recession Mean For Developers?

May 26, 2022 by Lane Wagner

With markets in a slump, many of us are concerned a recession could be right around the corner.

How much do coding bootcamps cost?

May 24, 2022 by Zulie Rane

And an answer to what you’re really asking: “are coding bootcamps worth it?” 🔗 I’ll give you the quick answer right off the bat: coding bootcamps cost 13,500 on average based on the data collected by BestColleges.

The Top 8 Online Coding Bootcamps for 2022

May 21, 2022 by Zulie Rane

I looked at the cost, duration, structure, and USP for each online coding bootcamp 🔗 If you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, let me quickly tell you about what a coding bootcamp is before I get into the top online coding bootcamps.

How Not to Ask for Help Online

May 20, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time online over the course of my life, and in the last couple years I’ve been managing a Discord server for people who are learning computer science.

6 Undeniable Reasons to Learn Computer Science

May 10, 2022 by Zulie Rane

Is it a bit dramatic, perhaps, to say that the fate of the world rests on computer science and that’s why you should learn computer science?

The Problem with Education is a Problem of Incentives

May 10, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I’ve found that almost anyone I talk to agrees with the statement: There is something wrong with education, particularly higher education.

We Just Launched Community Insights

Apr 27, 2022 by Lane Wagner

tl;dr 🔗 At Boot.dev we’ve launched “community insights”! Insights make it possible for our students to drop comments at the bottom of any step in our coding courses.

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 Natalie Schooner

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.