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submission guidelines

UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2019

This tag is dedicated to beginners to programming, development, networking, or to a particular language. Everything should be geared towards that!

For Questions...

Consider using this tag along with #help, if...

You are new to a language, or to programming in general,
You want an explanation with NO prerequisite knowledge required.
You want insight from more experienced developers.

Please do not use this tag if you are merely new to a tool, library, or framework.

See also, #explainlikeimfive

For Articles...

Posts should be specifically geared towards true beginners (experience level 0-2 out of 10).
Posts should require NO prerequisite knowledge, except perhaps general (language-agnostic) essentials of programming.
Posts should NOT merely be for beginners to a tool, library, or framework.

If your article does not meet these qualifications, please select a different tag.

Promotional Rules

Posts should NOT primarily promote an external work. This is what Listings is for.
Otherwise accepable posts MAY include a brief (1-2 sentence) plug for another resource at the bottom.
Resource lists ARE acceptable if they follow these rules:
- Include at least 3 distinct authors/creators.
- Clearly indicate which resources are FREE, which require PII, and which cost money.
- Do not use personal affiliate links to monetize.
- Indicate at the top that the article contains promotional links.

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Mar 9

25 JavaScript Tricks That Will Make You a Better Developer

#webdev #programming #javascript #beginners

3 min read

Apr 12

Applying SQL Concepts: DDL, DML, Filtering, and Data Transformation

#sql #beginners #learning

5 min read

Apr 12

Stop Paying Too Much for AI: Use Multiple LLM Providers Like a Pro

#ai #webdev #beginners #programming

3 min read

HZNPrince

Apr 10

I Thought I Understood Threads. Then I Read Atomics and Locks.

#rust #concurrency #beginners #systems

8 min read

Otto

Mar 23

Kubernetes for Solo Developers in 2026: Do You Actually Need It?

#kubernetes #devops #docker #beginners

4 min read

Apr 12

SQL Fundamentals: DDL vs DML and Essential Commands

#beginners #database #sql #tutorial

3 min read

Ritam Saha

Mar 13

Arrow Functions in JavaScript: A Simpler Way to Write Functions

#javascript #webdev #programming #beginners

3 min read

Apr 1

🧠 How to Think Like a Problem Solver: Choosing the Right Data Structure

#algorithms #beginners #computerscience #programming

5 min read

Apr 12

SQL ARTICLE

#beginners #database #sql #tutorial

2 min read

Vicenç García Altés

Mar 9

The Weekly Work Log: A 10-Minute Habit That Transforms Your Career

#career #productivity #beginners #programming

5 min read

Christina Sharon S

Mar 21

Valid Anagram Explained with Simple Logic

#algorithms #beginners #python #tutorial

2 min read

Mar 8

JPG to PNG: Why Transparency Matters (And How to Convert in the Browser)

#webdev #javascript #tutorial #beginners

4 min read

Ofer Elior

Mar 8

How to Start Learning Programming in the Age of AI

#programming #ai #education #beginners

3 min read

Mar 9

From Restaurant Supervisor to Technical Founder: Shipping 38+ Projects in 5 Years

#career #startup #beginners #programming

2 min read

Midas126

Mar 8

Beyond Any: A Practical Guide to TypeScript's Advanced Type System

#typescript #webdev #programming #beginners

5 min read

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