The 19 Most Useful Excel Skills for Your Career

Developing Excel skills is probably one of the best things you can do, for both your professional and personal lives. There are so many useful things you can do with…

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What is SQL? A Beginner’s Guide to the SQL Language

There’s a lot of buzz in the tech world about data–but of course, raw data isn’t very useful on its own. That’s where the SQL language (also called Sequel coding…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Backend Development (2024 Guide)

Backend development (also stylized as back-end or back end development) is the skill that powers the web. Yet it does it modestly, without fanfare—allowing people to browse their favorite sites…

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How to Become an Android Developer: Skills, Responsibilities, Salary, Etc

Are you passionate about mobile apps and interested in becoming an Android developer? Learning Android app development can be a great fit for a creative programmer who loves building things.…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Algorithmic Thinking

Algorithms are at the very core of successful and efficient development. You’ll use them as you learn to code, you’ll be asked about them in technical interviews, and they’ll likely…

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The 12 Best Places for Tech Jobs in the U.S.

Finding your dream tech job isn’t just about luck—it’s also about factors totally within your control. There are so many things you can do to set yourself up for success.…

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How to Make Money While Learning to Code (I Made $5k My First Year!)

Lots of people start learning to code in the hope of getting well-paid programming jobs further down the road. But what if you could actually learn how to make money…

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11 JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks to Learn

As a new developer, the number of JavaScript libraries and frameworks available can be overwhelming. How do you know which ones you should learn to use? Which will be most…

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24 Color Palette Tools for Web Designers and Developers

There are many elements that come together on a gorgeous website. One of which is color. Guest writer Safira Mumtaz has compiled a list of 24 color palette generators to…

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

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…

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JavaScript Stack Overview: Which JS Stack Should You Choose?

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…

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

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…

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Coding for Kids 101: Best Programming Languages, Courses, Apps, Etc.

You’ve probably heard that learning a new language is easier for children—and it’s true! Kids are still developing their brains and forming neural pathways, making it easier to absorb information. …

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Python for Data Science: A Beginner’s Guide

Python is a programmer darling for plenty of reasons: the language is easy to read and work with, relatively simple to learn, and popular enough that there’s a great community…

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What Is a Remote Interview? Tech Virtual Interview Tips & Best Practices

One of the best things about working in tech is that many technical jobs can be done remotely. Especially in our current environment, that’s a huge plus. Many tech companies…

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