The Learn to Code With Me Blog Articles About Learning to Code


10 Software Developer Soft Skills You Should Have (Not Coding!)

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If you want a new career as a web developer, it involves more than just hard tech skills like knowing how to code, understanding algorithms, and having the know-how to debug programs.

There are certain universal soft skills that are desirable in almost every industry—technology included. You’ll need to demonstrate these non-technical skills in your interviews and other interactions to show you’re the kind of person someone would want to hire.

Since working in tech doesn’t mean being a solitary “code monkey” in a cubicle all day anymore,

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5 Tips on How to Create a Professional Online Presence (as a Techie)

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If you’re serious about starting a career in tech, I cannot stress enough how important it is that you start building a digital presence sooner rather than later.

Your parents and grandparents have probably told you stories of how they got jobs by putting on a suit and walking into an office with a resume. That’s not the world most of us discovered when we entered the workforce, though. We were told, “Apply online.” You didn’t necessarily have to have your own digital footprint or personal brand for this,

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JavaScript Stack Overview: Which JS Stack Should You Choose?

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If you’ve been in the learn-to-code world for a little while, you may have come across the terminology of a “tech stack.” They’re essentially combinations of tools that developers use for various projects.

There are all kinds of different stacks out there, and the right one for you depends on your goals. If you’re learning JavaScript, then of course you’ll specifically want a JavaScript stack. 

But even among JS stacks, there are so many out there…all with their own capital-letter acronyms.

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Udemy Review: Pricing, Quality, Ease of Use, and More

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One of the most critical parts of learning to code is deciding where to learn. There are so many coding education platforms and courses to choose from!

Today, we’ll dive into one of the biggest course platforms out there: Udemy. Is Udemy good? How do Udemy courses work? This Udemy review will look at things like content quality, features, pricing, and ease of use—plus my personal tips and recommendations for courses on the Udemy platform.

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5 Tips to Stand Out as an Upwork Web Developer/Designer

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Upwork holds a special place in my heart. It’s where I started freelancing when I was first learning tech skills, and also where I’ve hired freelancers to help me run Learn to Code With Me!

If you’d like to make money on Upwork as a web developer or other type of freelancer, it’s key to know how to set yourself apart from the competition. (Because Upwork has plenty!)

In today’s guest post, Chris Misterek shares his tips for how to be successful on Upwork.

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