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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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My Own Programming Language

#programming #python #opensource #beginners

2 min read

Ayaz

Mar 21

How to Build a REST API with Python and Flask (Step-by-Step)

#api #beginners #python #tutorial

4 min read

Mar 25

DNS Resolver

#beginners #networking #tutorial #webdev

1 min read

Aman Kumar

Mar 21

I Built a Coding Mentor That Remembered My Mistakes Better Than I Did

#ai #programming #javascript #beginners

5 min read

Mar 25

I Stopped Chasing Shiny Dev Tools — Here's What Actually Stuck in 2026

#discuss #webdev #ai #beginners

3 min read

Mei Park

Apr 11

The Device Is Neutral. The Activity Is Everything.

#parenting #webdev #beginners #programming

6 min read

Vinayagam

Apr 4

From Buttons to Logic: Building a Calculator in JavaScript

#beginners #javascript #tutorial #webdev

2 min read

matthew strange

Mar 21

Learning JavaScript in Public (and why I finally started)

#beginners #codenewbie #javascript #learning

2 min read

Mar 22

Local AI vs Cloud Crypto Bots: Why I Switched to OpenClaw

#cryptocurrency #ai #beginners #python

5 min read

Yos Riady

Mar 22

How to Measure User Retention in Web3 (4 Key Metrics + Strategies to Reduce Churn)

#web3 #analytics #beginners #startup

5 min read

Yos Riady

Mar 22

Customer Journey Analytics for Web3: Mapping Onchain & Offchain User Paths

#web3 #blockchain #analytics #beginners

10 min read

Yos Riady

Mar 22

Top Product Engagement Metrics and How to Track Them

#web3 #analytics #beginners #startup

8 min read

Yos Riady

Mar 22

What are Wallet Profiles? A Complete Guide for Beginners

#web3 #crypto #beginners

6 min read

Nirmala Devi Patel

Mar 21

AI Was Helping Me Prepare for Internships — Until I Realized It Was Forgetting Everything 🤯

#webdev #ai #programming #beginners

3 min read

Mar 21

How I Saved a Client ₹85,000/Month on AI API Costs — A Practical Breakdown

#ai #automation #beginners #productivity

6 min read

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