One of the reasons I've been so drawn to DEV.to over other platforms is the super encouraging and helpful community that gathers here. Initially I felt like it was going to be more a place where I sat back and watched, rather than write and contribute, but I've been so pleased to find not only helpful articles and tutorials that I understand, but also that input from new coders and devs is well-received.
I thought it would be nice to compile some of the best posts every week for those of us who still identify as #codenewbies!
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Emma's comprehensive post is applicable for anyone - newbie, senior, non-programmer, whomever. They're really useful, digestable, and relevant to anyone in their journey. They also build off each other - get good at googling, but don't just copy and paste your code. Take time to understand what each operator does!
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Strikethrough using HTML5
Samantha Ming ・ Jul 8 '19 ・ 4 min read
Learning new or better ways to structure HTML is one of my favorite topics. Even something as simple as <s>
has a more semantic and useful way of being written!
An important thing that can often be overlooked when job hunting is that the HR interviewer is a good resource for you, too. Ask any questions you have about the company, but also remember that the interviewer is a reflection of the company and their behaviour might be an indication of the company or team's culture!
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How to pitch your skills as a developer in a way that aligns with a company's needs
Corey Cleary ・ Jul 8 '19 ・ 10 min read
Relatedly, these tips on how to pitch yourself to a company is a great way to build your portfolio, work on a worthwhile project, and show a company how you can fill their needs!
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Improve Pull Requests with 5 Habits
Michael Chan ・ Jul 9 '19 ・ 2 min read
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How to Write a Good Blog Post
Ryland G ・ Jul 8 '19 ・ 9 min read
Starting to write blog posts whether its on your own portfolio website, here on DEV.to, or for your company's publication can feel intimidating if you don't "feel" like a writer. Here are some tips and practices for what makes a "good" post!
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What are your best tips for writing technical blog posts?
Shawn McElroy ・ Jul 13 '19 ・ 1 min read
Many of our fellow posters shared some of their best suggestions for technical writing in this thread, too.
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Beginner Python Resources Recommended by the Tech Community
Kara Luton ・ Jul 11 '19 ・ 2 min read
Python is often suggested as a good introductory programming language - this week, Kara crowdsourced some great beginner resources for us.
I really like to watch programming live streams while I'm working on something else - it keeps my brain lightly engaged, and then when I encounter the same topics later, having even the briefest familiarity helps to make the concepts stick!
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