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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Chinese Proverb

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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Jan 8

Understanding WordPress Basics Before You Start

#wordpress #programming #woocommerce #beginners

2 min read

Vicente G. Reyes

Feb 10

Problem 13: Group Anagrams

#python #beginners #learning

3 min read

Forrester Terry

Jan 20

A.I. — The Amplifier: From Software Developer to Software Creator 🚀

#ai #webdev #career #beginners

7 min read

Vincent Cavanna

Jan 6

Here's what I'm doing to learn Design Patterns

#gangof4 #designpatterns #programming #beginners

1 min read

Feb 9

How Analysts Translate Messy Data, DAX, and Dashboards into Action Using Power BI

#datascience #database #beginners #analyst

2 min read

Jan 5

HtDP Helped Me Discover DDD Without Ever Mentioning It

#webdev #ai #javascript #beginners

3 min read

Feb 10

Java Constructor

#beginners #java #programming #tutorial

2 min read

manjushaps

Feb 9

Rust Data Structures You’ll Actually Use (With Runnable Code)

#rust #beginners #datastructures #programming

1 min read

Gamya

Feb 10

Integers in Swift

#beginners #ios #swift #tutorial

1 min read

Dinesh

Jan 7

Learning Landscape Heightmaps and Sculpting Tools in Unreal Engine (Day 12)

#gamedev #unrealengine #beginners #learning

2 min read

Feb 9

10 Tips Every New Coder Should Know to Thrive (Beyond AI Hype)

#career #coding #beginners #careerdevelopment

4 min read

Tejaswa Hinduja

Feb 10

How to build a solana token launchpad (with metadata)

#solana #web3 #beginners #javascript

2 min read

Tech Fixes

Jan 7

Why Is My Android Auto Not Connecting To My Car

#android #tutorial #beginners #productivity

3 min read

Feb 8

Learning a Coding Language Together (Weekly Beginner Challenge)

#discuss #programming #beginners #learning

1 min read

Jan 5

The Algorithms Cheat Sheet: Sorting, Searching, Graphics & More

#algorithms #beginners #tutorial #learning

16 min read

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