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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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#discuss #developer #workplace #beginners

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Rodrigo De Lascio

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Polymorphism in Java Explained (Or: One Type, Many Behaviours)

#java #programming #beginners #oop

2 min read

Jun 27 '25

Multi-level sorting in programming - Priority based sorting

#sorting #javascript #programming #beginners

3 min read

Nelson Figueroa

Jan 12

Validate HTTP Status Codes in Go Using Built-in Constants

#programming #beginners #go

2 min read

ajenec

Jun 27 '25

The Multi-Tool: Introduction to Python

#beginners #productivity #python #programming

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Go Worker Pools: Concurrency That Doesn’t Burn Your Kitchen Down

#programming #go #tutorial #beginners

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NJOKU SAMSON EBERE

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#nocode #webdev #beginners #bubble

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#programming #beginners #java #backenddevelopment

1 min read

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Mastering Go Modules: Create, Publish, Conquer! 🚀

#beginners #programming #devops #go

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#webdev #javascript #beginners #vibecoding

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DevMagz

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What Is Artificial Intelligence? A Simple Guide for Developers

#ai #machinelearning #tech #beginners

2 min read

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Developing a High Frequency Trading Software

#programming #beginners #opensource #softwaredevelopment

1 min read

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First Contributions: learn how to contribute to open source projects

#opensource #beginners #tutorial

1 min read

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🏂 Beginner-Friendly Guide: "Sum of k-Mirror Numbers" – LeetCode 2081 (python| JavaScript | Python )

#webdev #programming #beginners #python

3 min read

Ranjith50

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Phased vs Big Bang Implementation: Choosing the Right Strategy for Your Dynamics 365 Journey

#webdev #programming #javascript #beginners

3 min read

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