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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 2

SQL Joins and Window Functions- What I Learned Catching Up After Missing Class..

#sql #database #beginners

4 min read

Apr 5

EMIRP

#algorithms #beginners #python #tutorial

2 min read

Mar 6

The Security Headers Cheat Sheet Every Developer Needs

#security #webdev #beginners #tutorial

6 min read

Max Klein

Mar 2

The Complete Guide to Web Scraping in 2026: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Projects

#python #webscraping #tutorial #beginners

7 min read

Ibrahim Olawoyin

Mar 25

The First Week Panic: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Making My First Outreachy Contribution

#beginners #career #devjournal #opensource

6 min read

Elizabeth Omito

Mar 15

What Actually Happens When You Press Enter on a URL?

#webdev #programming #beginners #network

3 min read

Apr 2

The Type System: What You Know, What's New, and What's Weird

#typescript #javascript #beginners #webdev

9 min read

Mar 2

Kotlin Scope Functions: let, run, with, apply, also — Complete Guide

#kotlin #android #programming #beginners

3 min read

Jayashree

Apr 5

File Handling in Java – Complete Guide

#beginners #java #programming #tutorial

2 min read

Mar 2

Image Loading in Jetpack Compose with Coil: A Practical Guide

#android #kotlin #tutorial #beginners

4 min read

Mar 2

Android Runtime Permissions in 2026: Camera, Location, and Notifications

#android #kotlin #security #beginners

4 min read

Mar 2

How to Define Arrays and Tuples in TypeScript

#typescript #arrays #tuples #beginners

1 min read

Mar 2

Dialogs in Jetpack Compose: AlertDialog, BottomSheet, and Snackbar

#android #kotlin #tutorial #beginners

3 min read

Mar 2

Material Design 3 Theming in Jetpack Compose: The Complete Guide

#android #kotlin #design #beginners

5 min read

Mar 2

DataStore vs SharedPreferences: Why Your AI-Generated Android App Already Uses the Right One

#android #kotlin #beginners #tutorial

4 min read

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