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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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#tutorial #networking #network #beginners

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May 23 '25

Bubble Sort - Python

#python #programming #algorithms #beginners

2 min read

John Munn

May 23 '25

How to Tell When You're Ready for More Technical Challenges

#career #beginners #programming

1 min read

May 23 '25

My Journey Into Frontend Development (And What I’m Learning)

#webdev #beginners #css #frontend

1 min read

Sharon

May 23 '25

SafeLine's Waiting Room: A Smarter Way to Handle HTTP Floods

#webdev #beginners #safeline #waf

3 min read

Apr 23 '25

11 Essential Git Commands Every Developer Should Know (With Screenshots)

#git #github #versioncontrol #beginners

2 min read

Apr 19 '25

🧪 Software Testers: The Unsung Heart Surgeons of Tech

#programming #webdev #testing #beginners

1 min read

Chidubem Nkemka

May 22 '25

“How I Built My First Serverless App in Azure (Lessons Learned for Beginners)”

#azurefunctions #csharp #cloud #beginners

9 min read

Ali nazari

May 22 '25

Why Your MongoDB Transactions Aren’t Working in Docker — and How to Fix It 🚨

#webdev #programming #javascript #beginners

4 min read

Anna Villarreal

May 23 '25

BitLocker Limbo PSA

#security #programming #beginners #webdev

2 min read

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Master CSS for Free: 3 Fun and Interactive Sites Every Dev Should Know

#webdev #programming #beginners #css

2 min read

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From Data Science to Applied AI in 2025: A Practical Transition Roadmap

#beginners #ai #softwareengineering #datascience

3 min read

NJOKU SAMSON EBERE

May 22 '25

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in JavaScript

#javascript #programming #beginners #oop

1 min read

May 23 '25

Understanding the Basics of Blockchain Development

#webdev #programming #javascript #beginners

6 min read

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Free Advice

#beginners #productivity #career #programming

1 min read

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