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How to Debug Like a Pro: Strategies for Beginners
When you’ve been coding for some time, you’ll eventually run into problems in your code or bugs in your program. Even the most experienced programmers encounter bugs. Bugs are annoying because you don’t understand why they’re happening, which can be frustrating. This is probably the most frustrating part of coding. However, when you debug your…
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Beginner’s Guide: Setting Up Your Coding Environment on Mac (VS Code, Git, & GitHub)
So, I got a new MacBook on Black Friday, and I haven’t done any coding on it yet. The development environment isn’t set up, so I was thinking of making a video about how to set up your development environment on a Mac. If you’re new to the channel, I do a lot of coding…
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Understanding Data Types: Why They Matter and How to Use Them
Data types are foundational to programming. They allow computers to understand what kind of data they’re working with, how to store it, and how to process it. For programmers, understanding data types is like understanding how different pieces in chess move. If programming is like a game of chess, then data types are like the…
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…