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The 4 Data Structures Every New Developer Should Know

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When you’re starting on your coding journey, the question inevitably arises of “what are the fundamental concepts I need to know?” Well, data structures is one of them!

You don’t have to know every single detail there is to know about data structures, but it’s incredibly valuable to understand the basic types, their advantages and disadvantages, and when to use them.

In this special guest post, Ethan Urie of Learn to Be a Developer guides us through the data structures that every beginner developer should learn about.

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5 Sketch App Tips to Supercharge Your Design Workflow

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If you’re a developer or designer, Sketch is a program you should know about. It’s a powerful tool allowing you to create beautiful designs for apps, websites, and more.

But if you want to handle the program as smoothly and efficiently as possible, there are a few tips and tricks that can help!

In this guest post, Evan Leong of Sketch Packs shares five Sketch tips to help you be extra productive with your design workflow.

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Cheat Sheet: Unix/Mac Commands

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When it comes to learning how to code, you might be worried about mastering the command line.

Not because it’s hard to learn—it’s actually not too difficult once you start—but rather because it is intimidating. It seems like there’s so much you have to know!

That’s why I put together a Unix commands cheat sheet of regularly-used commands in the Unix command line (see below).

This isn’t meant to be some visually appealing infographic,

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What Should I Learn as a Beginner: Python 2 or Python 3?

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In the past, there was a bit of a debate in the coding community about which Python version was the best one to learn: Python 2 vs Python 3 (or, specifically, Python 2.7 vs 3.5).

Now, in 2018, it’s more of a no-brainer: Python 3 is the clear winner for new learners or those wanting to update their skills. Here, we’ll cover why Python 3 is better, and why companies have been moving from Python 2 to 3 en masse.

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Why You Should Use WordPress For Your First Website

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You’ll always remember the first website you build.

It’s a rite of passage for developers, after all! But in order to make it a happy memory instead of a frustrating one, you need to choose the right platform for building a website painlessly.

In this guest post, Brenda Berg advocates for WordPress being the one you choose. Why use WordPress? As she’ll explain, it’s robust and flexible, yet easy to learn.

Take it away,

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