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submission guidelines

UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2019

This tag is dedicated to beginners to programming, development, networking, or to a particular language. Everything should be geared towards that!

For Questions...

Consider using this tag along with #help, if...

You are new to a language, or to programming in general,
You want an explanation with NO prerequisite knowledge required.
You want insight from more experienced developers.

Please do not use this tag if you are merely new to a tool, library, or framework.

See also, #explainlikeimfive

For Articles...

Posts should be specifically geared towards true beginners (experience level 0-2 out of 10).
Posts should require NO prerequisite knowledge, except perhaps general (language-agnostic) essentials of programming.
Posts should NOT merely be for beginners to a tool, library, or framework.

If your article does not meet these qualifications, please select a different tag.

Promotional Rules

Posts should NOT primarily promote an external work. This is what Listings is for.
Otherwise accepable posts MAY include a brief (1-2 sentence) plug for another resource at the bottom.
Resource lists ARE acceptable if they follow these rules:
- Include at least 3 distinct authors/creators.
- Clearly indicate which resources are FREE, which require PII, and which cost money.
- Do not use personal affiliate links to monetize.
- Indicate at the top that the article contains promotional links.

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#programming #beginners #javascript #python

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Jan 18

I am learning data science but I don't know where to start from:A Beginner's Guide to Git, Git Bash, Installation, and SSH Keys

#beginners #datascience #git #tutorial

5 min read

Devjam247

Jan 18

What I Learned Last Week: TypeScript, MongoDB Cursors, and checking MongoDB Ids

#beginners #devjournal #mongodb #typescript

2 min read

Feb 9

10 Tips Every New Coder Should Know to Thrive (Beyond AI Hype)

#career #coding #beginners #careerdevelopment

4 min read

Biswas Prasana Swain

Jan 18

From Monolith to Microservice

#microservices #beginners #distributedsystems #architecture

4 min read

Jan 31

Why GIT Exists: The Pendrive Problem

#git #softwaredevelopment #beginners #webdev

3 min read

Max

Jan 18

Tube-torial: Mastering the London Underground API

#python #api #tutorial #beginners

10 min read

Matheus

Feb 21

Python 3.12 vs 3.13 vs 3.14: What Actually Changed and Which Should You Use

#python #programming #devops #beginners

12 min read

Feb 10

The Gap Between Knowing the Answer and Delivering It

#beginners #career #webdev #interview

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Jan 22

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#programming #ai #javascript #beginners

1 min read

Mohd Asif Ansari

Jan 18

How DNS Resolution Works

#webdev #dns #networking #beginners

3 min read

Feb 21

We Turned Off Dependabot. Our Codebase Is Healthier Than Ever.

#programming #devops #security #beginners

2 min read

Feb 21

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#ai #productivity #programming #beginners

3 min read

Jan 17

From Python to OpenGL: A Modern, Cross-Platform Survival Guide for OSU CS-450

#cpp #beginners #programming #tutorial

9 min read

Jan 17

Prompt Stashing: Git Stash, But For Your Train of Thought

#tutorial #claudecode #productivity #beginners

5 min read

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