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

#algorithms #beginners #tutorial #learning

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Jan 7

Finally, the difference between print() and return just clicked for me

#discuss #beginners #python

1 min read

Javad

Jan 7

Distributed Systems & Networking: Full Complete Guide for Beginners!

#programming #beginners #tutorial #devops

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marouane aouzal

Jan 5

Challenge 300 projet in 2026

#ai #webdev #beginners #programming

2 min read

Feb 10

The $0 Infrastructure: Launching a Rails SaaS for Free in 2026

#rails #startup #devops #beginners

3 min read

Herman_Sun

Jan 6

How to Create an AI Avatar: A Practical Developer-Oriented Breakdown

#ai #tutorial #machinelearning #beginners

2 min read

CyberLord

Jan 6

How Exactly Are AI Models Deployed?

#ai #beginners #machinelearning #chatgpt

4 min read

vast cow

Feb 10

Tailwind CSS v4.1.18 Beginner Guide (Static HTML + JavaScript)

#beginners #css #tailwindcss #tutorial

9 min read

Aviral Srivastava

Jan 5

Pattern Matching in Rust

#beginners #programming #rust #tutorial

8 min read

Feb 9

Developer Desk Setups: What Do YOU Consider Truly Indispensable?

#discuss #productivity #career #beginners

2 min read

Feb 10

Stop Breaking Your Own Code: 15 Common Python Mistakes Beginners Must Avoid in 2026

#python #beginners #codenewbie #tutorial

4 min read

dolphine

Jan 6

Errors during learning (c++)

#beginners #cpp #devjournal #learning

4 min read

Jan 6

How Machine Learning Works?

#ai #beginners #machinelearning

3 min read

Jan 5

The RGB LED Sidequest 💡

#showdev #arduino #hardware #beginners

3 min read

Rodrino Adolfo Kupessala

Jan 11

SQL INJECTION

#beginners #sql #security #webdev

1 min read

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