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You Don't Need to Spend $10,000+ on a Bootcamp

Noel V Abraham — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:24:26 +0000

A better way to achieve the career you dreamed of

Hello, devs! Hope you all are doing good. As you read the headline, you heard it right. "You don't need to spend a huge sum of money on a Bootcamp". There are a lot of ways to learn coding at less expense and with more effectiveness. Today I am here to another method which I felt will be more affordable and useful.

boot.dev
This was an amazing website for developers who looking for the best guide to get started in backend development. They follow the most updated and effective method of online teaching. Some of the features provided by them include:

Training in Python, Js, and Golang
6 months completing time (when selecting part-time mode)
Get help in professional projects to help you land your first dream job.
Refund the amount if you change your mind in 30 days.
Learn in a flexible schedule online
All these features for just 1% of the price of a college tuition fee

A house with a strong basement stands for a long time. In addition to this statement, they will provide the training for you to master the Computer science basics so you don't need to worry about understanding the concepts.
Writing code on paper will not make you a developer. But sadly, that is what the colleges are doing. So here, you write real-world code using in-demand backend languages. Portfolios describes you better than anything. You will build projects to show yourself to the employers who are looking for a person to handle their projects.

Back-end developers in the US are earning around $150,000 per year. By seeing this package, you can say that this career is in high-demand. So, to land a successful career in this field, you need very neat and clear preparation. Through constant practice, you can achieve anything.

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The main thing which I noticed in Boot.dev is that their curriculum is structured perfectly. They prioritized the basics first and the contents slowly become professional level.
Also, they have a discord community to help the learners whenever they need help. One thing I firmly believe is that network is networth. Not only for clearing your doubts, but you can utilize the discord community to build a professional network to explore new things and possibilities.
So, why are you waiting? Check boot.dev now and join the discord community.

Let's start the journey to success with Boot.dev. 😊👍

Mistakes most newbie developers make.

Noel V Abraham — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:21:04 +0000

Hi all. Today, I am here to talk about a most discussed topic in developer world. Mistakes you should avoid while coding for the first time. I've been coding for around 2 years and I learned a lot of things during these time. Let's take a look into those things in detail.

1. Trying to learn too much things at once.

This is not a good method to follow. I've seen many people on different social media platforms with this problem. For example, they try to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at once and they will get stuck. From then onwards, they always believe that coding is hard. Actually, it is not! Most of the people believe that C++ is the most difficult programming language, but I learned C++ by dedicating 7 months of consistent practice.

2. Not having right amount of fundamental knowledge.

If we are building a house, what is the most important part of that process? Building a good basement. Right? That is also the case of programming. We cannot build bigger programming skills if we don't have a strong base. But this can be time consuming when we switch from one language to another. For example, if you learn programming concepts like loop, variable, array, function, pointer, etc. using C language. Then you don't have to re-learn it in every language. Just take a look into the syntax, and then boom! You're ready to take next in that language. This is a proven method by me😁. Because, I learnt Python, JavaScript, and C++. My first language was Python(like all other newbie devs) and then I moved to C++. The thing is, I learnt all these concept once again from the beginning in both languages. That took a lot of time. But when I moved to JavaScript, I just looked into the syntax and then started coding. That was super easy and less time consuming.

3. Programming is not about Programming

If you started with a programming language, at least some of you will think that programming is all about wearing a hoodie and sitting in front of a dark themed editor with some small green letters in the editor. Actually, it is a "film myth". In films, we always see this but in real life, things didn't work that way. Programming is a lot more than just writing code. If you are a Frontend Developer, first you need to roughly draw a prototype of your website in a piece of paper. Then you should think different ways to make it. Many senior developers told that 'first thinking and then coding' is way much better than 'first coding then thinking'. You should read many article about programming, you should go through other's code, and so on.

4. Waiting for the right time to get started

For this topic, the best example is always me 😂. I always waited for the right time to try something new. Later, I realized that there is no such thing as right time. You should make a moment the right time. Don't waste time thinking too much things. Just start and everything is going to be alright. Some people says that they don't have a nice laptop to code, and so many excuses like that. But believe me or not, I started coding in mobile phone. I searched for different ways to learn coding without much expense. You don't have to attend a $10,000 bootcamp if your family cannot afford that much amount of money. There are a ton of resources out there in YouTube and other social media platforms.

Conclusion
From these things, get ready to be a "pro"grammer and make yourself better and better everyday by consistent practice and determination.

Happy Coding!

Important full forms every web developer/programmer/IT guy must know.

Noel V Abraham — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:58:20 +0000

There are some important terms a programmer or web developer must know.

API - Application Programmer Interface
AJAX - Asynchronous JavaScript and XML
APK - Android Application Package
ASP - Active Server Page
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ATA Advanced Technology Attachement & Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
BASIC - Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
BIOS - Basic Input System
CNC - Computerized Numerical Control
CPU - Central Processing Unit
CSS - Cascading Style Sheet
DBMS - DataBase Management System
DNS - Domain Name Server
DTP - Desk-Top Publishing, Distributed Transaction Processing
EJB Enterprise Java Bean
ICT - Information and Communication Technology
ITES - Information Technology Enabled Services
HTML - Hyper Text Markup Language
HTTP - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
HTTPS - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol but Special
JPG - Joint Photographic Experts Group
PDF - Portable Document Format
PHP - Hypertext Preprocessor (earlier called Personal Home Page)
RIP - Routing Information Protocol
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
SIM - Subscriber Identity Module
SQL - Structures Query Language
URL - Uniform Resource Locator
USB - Universal Serial Bus
VIRUS - Vital Information Resources Under Seize
WiFi - Wireless Fidelity
WWW - World Wide Web
XML - eXtensible Markup Language
XXMP - Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol

I am sure that some of these terms will help you sometimes. Have a great day!
Happy C0ding

5 best tips for creating a better website.

Noel V Abraham — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:51:00 +0000

Web designing is a field where we need more concentration, creativity and skill. Because, a lot of people will go through the website you make. Most of the users will use a mobile phone to browse through the site, while others use their tablet, laptop or desktop. Here the main thing is, all devices are not of the same size. It expands from 5" to 24" or above. We, web developers should make sure that our website will work perfectly and smoothly on these devices. All the contents of the webpage should align perfectly on any device. Have you ever noticed some websites are terribly arranged and the content is not readable. That is why, we should always keep these 5 tips in mind while coding/ developing a webpage.

1. Design

Use a UI design tool like Figma to actually know what the website will look like. Just by doing this, you'll know what to do even before creating the website.

2. Homepage

The thing on which you should spend more time is the homepage. It's the core of your website and it's what make the clients stay on your website.

3. Keep it Simple

Be straightforward. Especially when it comes to a service, always try to be straightforward and tell what you do in the most concise way.

4. Forms

If users can buy stuff on your website, please don't make it complicated. Don't ask for useless questions if you do not need it. No one wants to buy things with complicated forms.

5. Use pictures

Pictures really can be an excellent way to show your service. Add some visual elements to your website to make the website more 'alive'.

If you can follow these steps, you can make your site more attractive and useful. If you are already following these steps, then keep going.

Happy Coding!

Different types of formatting in HTML.

Noel V Abraham — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:20:26 +0000

There are many types of formatting in HTML. They are used in different instances. All of these methods are a must while designing a webpage. Take a look at each one for better understanding...

Bold Formatting

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
    <head>
        <meta charset="UTF-8">
        <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
        <title>Bold Formatting</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <p>The following word used a <b>bold</b> typeface.</p>
    </body>
</html>

The output of the above code will be this:

The following word used a bold typeface.

Italic formatting

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
    <head>
        <meta charset="UTF-8">
        <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
        <title>Italic text example</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <p>The following word used an <i>italic</i> typeface.</p>
    </body>
</html>

The output of the following code is like:

The following word used an italic typeface.

Underlined Formatting

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <meta charset="UTF-8">
        <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
        <title>Underlined text</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <p>HTML is developed by <u>Tim Breners-Lee</u>.</p>
    </body>
</html>

The output of the above is code is:

HTML is developed by Tim Breners-Lee.

Marked Text

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <meta charset="UTF-8">
        <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
        <title>Marked Text</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <p>HTML is developed by <mark>Tim Breners-Lee</mark>.</p>
    </body>
</html>

The output of the above code is this:

HTML is developed by Time Breners-Lee.

Subscript text

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Document</title>
</head>
<body>
    <p>Atomic number of a Sodium atom is <sub>11</sub>Na</p>
</body>
</html>

The output of the following code is:

Atomic number of a Sodium atom is 11Na

Superscript text

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Document</title>
</head>
<body>
    <p>Mass number of a Sodium atom is <sup>23</sup>Na</p>
</body>
</html>

The output of the following code is:

Mass number of a Sodium atom is ²³Na

So, that's all for this session. See you all in the next post...

Happy c()ding

Some useful HTML & CSS colours and their codes.....

Noel V Abraham — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:27:35 +0000

In HTML and CSS, we use a lot colors for web development. We give colors to the heading, the body, the content, the text, etc. I found some of the necessary colors for Web Dev. They are listed below :

AntiqueWhite - #FAEBD7
Aqua - #00FFFF
Aquamarine - #7FFFDF
Bisque - #FFF4C4
BlueViolet - #8A2BE2
Brown - #A52A2A
CadetBlue - #5F9EA0
Coral - #FF7F50
CornSilk - #FFF8DC
Crimson - #DC143C
Cyan - #00FFFF
DarkBlue - #00008B
DarkCyan - #008B8B
DarkGreen - #006400
DarkMagenta - #8B008B
DarkRed - #8B0000
DarkSeaGreen - #8FBC8F
DarkTurquoise - #00CED1
DarkViolet - #9400D3
DarkPink/DeepPink - #FF1493
DarkSkyBlue - #00BFFF
ForestGreen - #228B22
Gold - #FFD700
Gray - #808080F
Green - #008000
GreenYellow - #ADFF2F
IndianRed - #CD5C5C
Indigo - #4B0082
Lavendar - #E6E6FA
LawnGreen - #7CFC00
LightBlue - #ADD8E6
LightCyan - #E0FFFF
LightGreen - #90EE90
LightSeaGreen - #20B2AA
Lime - #00FF00
Maroon - #800000
MediumBlue - #0000CD
MistyRose - FFE4E1
Navy - #000080
Orange - #FFA500
PaleGreen - #98FB98
Pink - #FFC0CB
PowderBlue - #B0E0E6
Purple - #800080
Red - #FF0000
RoyalBlue - #41699E1
SeaGreen - #2E8B57
Silver - #C0C0C0
SkyBlue - #87CEEB
SpringGreen - #00FF7F
Violet - #EE82EE
WhiteSmoke - #F5F5F5
Yellow - #FFFF00
YellowGreen - #9ACD32
SteelBlue - #4682B4
Teal - #008080
Olive - #808000
RebeccaPurple - #663399
Sienna - #A0522D
DarkSlateBlue - #483D8B

There are so many more colours other than this, these are some handpicked ones. Follow for more amazing contents like this. Contents will be uploaded everyday.
Happy C{}ding

How to create a list on HTML.

Noel V Abraham — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:25:40 +0000

As you all know, HTML is the base of web development. It decides the structure of a website. Everything starts with HTML, followed by CSS for the designing, and JavaScript for the functioning of the website. Here, take a look at how to create a list in HTML.

Always keep in mind that maintain a standard in coding. Don't mix up all the lines while coding. Reduce the use of too much comment in the code. I have seen that some people will write too much comment in 3 or 4 lines. That is totally unnecessary. If you really want to add a comment, conclude it in 1 or 2 lines.

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Happy coding!

How to select a device and an Operating System for programming and web development. (A reliable guide)

Noel V Abraham — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:46:59 +0000

This guide is based on my personal experience I have faced while choosing a device for my workflow.I am a web developer. At the very beginning of my web development, I used to code on mobile phones. I was comfortable with that setup at the beginning. Gradually, I felt that coding on a mobile phone is very slow. Then I changed my coding from mobile phone to a tablet connected with a keyboard. It really helped me to increase and improve my typing skills and my familiarity with keyboard and the alignment of words in that. I continued coding on that tablet for about 6 months. At that time, I got my first laptop...Before telling anything more, let me explain about the different OS. As you all know, the most popular 3 Operating Systems are :-

MacOS
Windows
Linux

I used Windows in the laptop for the first three months. I found it so messy to use because of the different file partitions and folders. Also, if an update is going on, it will take a lion's share of my time. So I started searching for a fast, secure, reliable and easy to use Operating System. I learnt about the different distributions of the Linux system and their usages. So I planned to install the most beautiful looking distribution of Linux:- Zorin OS 16 Core edition. After installing that, my laptop started performing much better than Windows. The benefits of using the Linux OS is, it doesn't needs an antivirus. It is way more secure than the Windows. Second thing is it needs less reboots for updating. It just feels like restarting your computer. Third thing is, you can choose the distribution as you like. According to Wikipedia, there are over 100 distributions of Linux. So, you can choose the one fits perfect for you. My recommendations of choosing different Linux distros for different category of people are these:

~For beginners

Ubuntu
Zorin OS
MX Linux
Elementary OS
Linux Mint
Pop!_OS

~Linux distros for servers

Ubuntu Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux enterprise Server
CentOS 8

~For intermediate users who have a little experience using Linux

Fedora
Manjaro
Debian
CentOS

~ For advanced users

Arch Linux
Gentoo
Slackware

~Linux distros for old computers

Puppy Linux
Bodhi Linux
Solus Bridge
antiX
Sparky Linux

~Top 10 distros for programmers

Ubuntu
openSUSE
Fedora
Pop!_OS
elementary OS
Manjaro
Arch Linux
Debian
Raspbian
Nitrux

~Best Linux distros for ethical hacking

Kali Linux
BackBox
ParrotSecurity OS
BlackArch
Bugtraq
DEFT Linux
Samurai Web Testing Framework
Pentoo Linux
CAINE
Network Security Toolkit
Fedora Security Spin
ArchStrike

I've given the best choices amongst all of the Linux distros. Now let's take a look into the Laptop/Computer section.
Buying a device is a little bit confusing procedure. You may be in confusion about a lot of products in the market. Some brands offers best durable laptop while others offers the best looking laptops. So choosing a laptop of pc should me more careful. If you are a Web Developer, basically, you only needs a laptop with the capability running the text editor you use and the ability to open the browser. Clearly saying, you need a minimum of Intel core i3 of AMD Ryzen 3, 4GB of RAM, and storage type of SSD will handle all of your work perfectly. If you are a Mobile Developer, the scenario will change here. The IDE you use for developing mobile apps (Android Studio) is a monster. It is a heavy IDE of about 3gb file size or above, and it comes with all of the necessary tools for the app development.Here, you need a 'minimum' of Intel core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5.(Try to pick the latest generation of these processors. Because it will be better than the previous generations. And a minimum 8GB RAM, and SSD is not preferrable, it is a must. Because if you choose a laptop with HDD type storage, the work will not be completed after one eternity. All other category such as Backend Developers, DevOps Engineers, Artificial Intelligence Engineers, needs a laptop with Intel core i5/ Ryzen 5 or above, a decent amount of RAM and a storage type of your choice. Here, an important thing is to remember: An expensive laptop will not make you a good developer or programmer. It requires continuous practice and dedication. Try to code daily, learn new things everyday and keep your knowledge updated always. Because, IT field is changing always. If you fails to keep you updated, it will seriously affect your career in IT.

Make a wise choice that will help you and start coding right now. Happy Coding!