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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.

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.

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.

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.

PHP vs JavaScript: Which is Best for Web Development?

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.

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.

Python vs PHP: 9 Critical Differences Examined

Nov 05, 2021 by Zulie Rane

PHP famously claims to be the backend programming language for just under 80% of the Internet.

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.

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.

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.

The 7 Best Ways to Learn Python

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.