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Troubleshooting the Boot.dev Code Editor: Common Snags

Dec 07, 2023 by Hunter Beckmann

As a Boot.dev student, you may have encountered frustrating moments when your code editor freezes or is stuck “Setting up your environment”, leaving you wondering what went wrong. Don’t worry; we’re here to help. These issues can be caused by various factors, and in this blog post, we’ll explore some common culprits and provide solutions to help you get back to coding smoothly. 1. Chrome Extensions Blocking the Python Interpreter 🔗 One of the most prevalent reasons for code editor freezing is the interference of Chrome extensions like IDM (Internet Download Manager) or others that block the Python interpreter.

Boot.dev Team Handbook

Jun 12, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Our goal: To make the best place to learn to code. The most effective, the most fun, and the most thorough. Now, let’s talk about how to succeed with your work at Boot.dev. How we work 🔗 We work remotely and asynchronously We care about how much and how well stuff gets done, not how many hours are spent working We don’t just care about the work itself, we care more about the positive effects of the work We care about how responsive and helpful we are to each other, not how many or which hours we’re “online” Work when it’s most productive for you and your team.

Boots, a Wizard Bear that Codes

Jun 08, 2023 by Lane Wagner

Boots is the heart and soul of Boot.dev. Not only is he capable of helping you through any lesson on Boot.dev, but he’s a friendly wizard bear with a charming personality. Some things you should know about Boots: He is available via a ChatGPT-like interface on every lesson in Boot.dev He has been pre-prompted with every lesson’s explanation, challenge, and solution, so he’s really good at helping when you’re stuck He’s been instructed to use the Socratic method to help you learn, which means he’ll ask you questions to help you learn rather than give you the answer He uses GPT-4o He’s a bear He’s a wizard Below we’ve allowed Boots to introduce himself in his own words: