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How to Set Up VS Code for C Programming on Mac — Beginner’s Guide
If you’re new to programming, you’ve probably heard of tools like Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code. These tools are really helpful for developing code, compiling code, and running your code. They’re very, very powerful—really helpful for software developers. But if you’re just new to programming, it can be kind of intimidating and confusing. There’s…
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You’re Using Git Wrong – 3 Rookie Mistakes and How To Fix Them
When I got my first software job I had to learn how to use Git to collaborate with my team, and it was confusing and frustrating at first. But as my co-workers came by and showed me how to use it, and as they got me through some frustrating times, over time I started to…
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How To Plan Your Next Coding Project: Tips for Beginners!
Everyone says that to get better at programming, you need to build coding projects.But how do you come up with the idea for your next coding project? It can be daunting sometimes, and it’s hard to build momentum when trying to build something new. First of all, you don’t want your coding project to be…
C tutorial: How to read file data into your program
One of the coolest things you can do through programming is to process data from a file. Once you know how to do this, you can get data from the internet or from other programs and write a program that processes that data for you. For example, in my programming guide, you will need to…
The FUNDAMENTAL way to debug your code
No one can write perfect code. There are always bugs! Especially as systems become more and more complex, the likelihood of bugs increases. There are also bugs and coding mistakes as we develop new features and functionality for our programs. This is all part of the process. When we can’t figure out why our code…
How I got BETTER at programming
Becoming better at programming is a must to land the dream programming job. Becoming better is also a must to code with less stress and headaches once you’re at your dream job. So what is the best way to get better at coding? There are so many ways today to get better at programming. You…
The ESSENTIAL skill every programmer must have
There are many helpful and practical programming skills, but there is one essential and fundamental skill that has become one of the main hallmarks of my programming career. One that is kinda obvious but not talked about all that often. It’s a skill though that every programmer must have and every programmer already does without…
How to start coding NOW!
So you’ve been wanting to start coding. You’re interested. You know the value of learning how to program. Maybe you want to switch careers. Maybe you want to enhance your career by picking up some programming skills. Or maybe you just want to pick up a new hobby. So now, you want to actually get…
What I learned from failed software job interviews
Landing a software job is the dream for many. A software job can give them the right work life balance they are searching for. It can allow them to work remotely. And most of all it’s fun (and challenging)! So how do you prepare for a software job? What things should you keep in mind…