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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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Abhinav

Feb 14

The Ultimate JavaScript Library Guide for Modern Web Developers (2026 Edition)

#webdev #programming #javascript #beginners

2 min read

Feb 9

what are data types in Java?

#beginners #computerscience #java #programming

1 min read

Feb 8

Networking Fundamentals - Part 1: IP Addressing

#beginners #computerscience #networking #tutorial

3 min read

Faris Dedi Setiawan

Feb 9

Stop Burning Money on OpenAI API! Why "AI Orchestration" with Local SLMs is the Future

#python #ai #architecture #beginners

2 min read

Feb 9

Why Simple Mechanics Win in Prototyping?

#gamedev #prototyping #beginners #unity3d

3 min read

Narayana

Feb 9

7 AI Chrome Extensions That Actually Boost Developer Productivity

#productivity #technology #tutorial #beginners

5 min read

Stack Overflowed

Feb 9

7 Best Resources to Learn Deep Learning in 2026

#beginners #deeplearning #machinelearning #resources

3 min read

Beey

Feb 8

Semantic HTML: for beginners part 2

#html #webdev #beginners #programming

1 min read

Narayana

Feb 13

Content Marketing That Actually Works for Developer Beginners

#productivity #technology #tutorial #beginners

4 min read

Feb 7

COLLEGE STUDENT ENTERING THE WORLD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

#ai #college #beginners

1 min read

Piotr S

Feb 9

First Interview Prep: How to Answer ‘What Are Your Salary Expectations?’ in Europe

#beginners #career #interview #tutorial

3 min read

Feb 8

Leetcode Sunday #2

#algorithms #beginners #devjournal #leetcode

4 min read

Feb 9

Solving Messy Data the Analyst way

#beginners #datascience #dataanalysis

2 min read

Sospeter Mong'are

Feb 9

React Hooks Explained (Beginner-Friendly)

#webdev #beginners #react #javascript

2 min read

ELIZABETH ATIENO

Feb 6

What I Learnt From My First Go Project: Go Reloaded

#go #codenewbie #beginners

2 min read

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