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The 10 Best Coursera Coding Courses for Aspiring Programmers

Updated on July 21st, 2020 | Sign up for learn to code tips

Coursera is a great place to learn to code—if you’ve been reading Learn to Code With Me for a while, you’ve probably seen me recommend various Coursera coding courses before.

The platform partners with top universities and industry leaders from around the world to offer high-quality courses on a flexible schedule. They teach topics from business to social science, but of course, where I think they shine are their tech and programming courses. (I might be biased,

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How to Make a Tumblr Theme From Scratch Using GA Dash

Updated on July 1st, 2020 | Sign up for learn to code tips

Coming across the GA Dash Tumblr theme tutorial was like a Godsend.

In the past, I scoured the internet for guidance on how to make a Tumblr theme but always came out empty-handed. Either it was some specific how-to on a personal Tumblr account or an outdated YouTube video that skimmed the surface.

So I was thrilled when I inadvertently stumbled on the Dash tutorial for making your own Tumblr theme from scratch. I jumped into it immediately.

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42 Tech Resources for People of Color: Communities, Job Boards + More

Updated on June 23rd, 2020 | Sign up for learn to code tips

Minorities in many industries face an uphill battle, and it’s no different in the tech world. If anything, tech has been one of the more notorious spaces for a lack of diversity in past decades. That’s why it’s so important to have resources dedicated specifically to supporting under-represented groups like people of color in tech.

The people of color (POC) tech resources highlighted below span categories from diversity-focused job boards to conferences/events to online content and communities discussing the tech world through the lens of minority experiences.

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19 Ideas to Level Up Your Skills & Make More Money With the Ultimate Tech Career Toolbox

Updated on June 22nd, 2020 | Sign up for learn to code tips

Whether you want to learn a new programming language, improve your portfolio, or take your career to the next level, the Ultimate Tech Career Toolbox can get you there.

Here are 19 life-changing outcomes you can achieve from the premium courses included in this bundle.

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Idea #1: Kick off a freelancing career that actually pays the bills
Idea #2: Learn the programming fundamentals employers are looking for
Idea #3: Build dozens of projects to add to your portfolio
Idea #4: Get advice and feedback from seasoned programmers
Idea #5: Build your own mobile apps with React Native
Idea #6: Create awesome web apps with Ruby on Rails
Idea #7: Use real NASA data in a Mars Rover API project (ever want to be an astronaut?)

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33 Different Products to Level Up Your Tech Skills (Bundle Guide)

Updated on June 16th, 2020 | Sign up for learn to code tips

What if I told you that you could learn over 24 different tech skills, worth thousands of dollars in real-world value, for a fraction of the cost? Specifically 94% off what they originally cost?

Well, that’s EXACTLY what’s happening inside the 2020 version of the Ultimate Tech Career Toolbox.

After many long days and nights of negotiating and planning, we’ve been able to get 27 expert technical course creators to say “yes,” and help make that vision of mine a reality.

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