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Why Knowing Code Conventions Matters: Tips for Clean, Readable Code
Something you’ll realize when you start coding is that there are many ways that you can code the same thing. For example, when it comes to indentation, instead of using spaces, you can use tabs—or vice versa, instead of tabs, you can use spaces. When you write your for loop, your while loop, or your…
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Stop Watching Beginner Coding Tutorials and Do This Instead!
The best way to learn how to code is not by watching videos or tutorials, but it’s by actually coding something. I, and a lot of other people, call this project-based learning. It’s like learning how to cook—you don’t get better by reading recipes or watching cooking tutorials, but by actually cooking and then tasting…
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Pointers in C Explained: What They Are and Why You Need Them
When I first learned pointers in C, I thought they were very annoying. I would always run my program and then I would run into a segmentation fault error, and then I would have no idea why there was an error going on. It was just annoying to keep track of all the different pointers,…
How to Use ChatGPT To Get Better at Programming [Beginner Coding Challenge]
I’ve been using ChatGPT a lot the past couple of weeks and I’m pretty impressed by the kinds of things it’s able to do. I thought it was just going to be a normal chat bot that you play with and then you’re done, but actually you can do a lot of interesting things. I…
How To Get a Software Job Without a Coding Bootcamp or a Degree?
So how do you get a software job without a coding bootcamp or a degree? This is becoming more and more popular in recent years. When I got my first software job 10+ years ago, there were no coding bootcamps and there were no stories of people getting software jobs without getting a software degree.…
Which Programming Language Should I Learn First?
One of the first questions everyone asks when they want to get into programming. I see this question a lot online and it is totally understandable. Many aspiring programmers don’t know what’s out there and what the main purpose is for each language. Also, they may not see much of a difference between each of…
Top 3 Developer Tools Every Programmer Should Know!
It’s one thing to start learning how to code, but it’s another thing to start learning how to use developer tools. When I was learning how to code in university, we didn’t focus too much on dev tools. We were just focusing on the language itself and different programming concepts. But when I got to my…
How To Build a Console Application in 5 Easy Steps
So what kind of programs should you build first? Console applications are the perfect starting point for budding programmers. They’re mainly helpful because they help you focus on coding fundamentals without the distraction of a graphical user interface. In this video, I dive into the fundamentals of building console applications, providing you with a clear…
How to Self-Learn Programming the Right Way 😎
In my programming journey, I’ve discovered that having a mentor or being part of a community is the fastest way to self-learn programming. I started my coding adventure with a TI-83 calculator, and the initial struggle was real. But things changed when I connected with a friend who was also coding, unlocking a world of…