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What Is PHP? Learning PHP, The Back-End Language of the Web

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What is PHP and why should you learn it? For anyone who wants to start coding, learning PHP can be a great first step. PHP coding is relatively easy to learn, used by lots of top companies, and is very versatile.

PHP is a server side scripting language used to create dynamic web pages. PHP language is open source, meaning it’s free to download and use. The language was created in 1994, so it’s been around for over 25 years. 

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What Does a Front-End Developer Do? Skills, Responsibilities & More

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Looking through front-end developer jobs postings can be overwhelming.

From mentions of back-end JavaScript libraries to various CMS platforms and even SEO-related requirements, it can be shocking to see the wide variety of front-end developer skills that job descriptions can require.

Since no two front-end developer job descriptions are alike, it can make you wonder: what are the essential skills I actually need to become a front-end web developer? How do I decide what kind of front-end developer I want to be?

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What Is Command Line Interface (CLI)? Command Line for Beginners

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What is a CLI, aka command line interface? In short, the command line interface is a way of interacting with your computer. And if you ever want to be a serious programmer, or even half-serious, you need to learn command line skills.

Admittedly, the CLI looks intimidating to a lot of first-timers. (It was for me.) But it’s not that hard to learn command line basics.

In this article, my friend Michael Gattozzi is joining us to help explain some key command line concepts!

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What Is Low Code / No Code Development?

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The low code / no code movement is getting really popular. What is low code / no code? Well, in short, if you want to build a project like an app but don’t have the time, energy, or desire to learn a programming language, using low-code/no-code platforms could make it more efficient for you.

If you’re looking to create your own app/other tool and want to know whether low code development or no code dev is a valid option,

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9 Successful Job Search Strategies for Your Tech Job Hunt

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Ready to start applying for tech jobs? After months or years learning how to code, that’s an exciting milestone—but intimidating too!

If it’s been a while since you went through the hiring process (or it’s your first time), you’ll need to know how to job hunt, how to write a job application email/cover letter, how to land an interview, how to accept a job offer, etc.

Or maybe you’ve already started the job hunt, but aren’t having much luck,

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