What Is Rubber Duck Debugging? (Why Every Dev Should Have a Duck)

You might have seen programmers keeping rubber ducks on their desks. (See if you can spot the one in this tweet, for example!) But what on earth is the connection…

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Is Coding Hard to Learn? (Plus How to Make It Easier!)

Programming has a reputation for being a difficult and complicated discipline, but is that really true? Is coding hard? You might think of the average programmer as being a glasses-wearing…

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How to Make a Midlife Career Change to Programming (13 Tips)

“Tech is a young person’s game” is something I hear a lot. I get emails from readers and podcast listeners who are considering learning to code at 40+ or making…

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How Long Does It Take to Learn Coding? (Plus Tips to Learn Faster)

How long does it take to learn coding skills? It’s different for everyone, but this article will give you a ballpark estimate of what to expect as you start your…

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Should You Get A Docker Certification? Pros, Cons & Courses

Are you interested in learning the container technology Docker and want to know more about how you can improve your skills? Or do you already have some experience with it…

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The Best Way to Learn Java Programming

There are plenty of compelling reasons to learn Java coding, even if you’re a beginner. Java is a popular programming language, known for its reliability, versatility, and backwards compatibility (meaning…

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3 Months Into Learning to Program: My Tips So Far

Many of you are just starting out on your coding journeys—and while it’s helpful to learn from the experts, sometimes it’s also nice to get perspective from someone who’s right…

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How to Push Through a Coding Rut and Begin Loving Learning Again

Sooner or later, every coder gets stuck in a rut. Whether it’s losing focus and enthusiasm or feeling like you’ve hit a ceiling in your career, getting out of those…

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How to Find a Coding Mentor

Learning to code can be lonely, so having a good coding mentor can make a world of difference. In this special guest post, Alec McGuffey from RookieUp tells us everything…

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Why It Won’t Take You 10,000 Hours to Learn to Code

How long does it take to learn coding? We’ve all heard of the “rule” that says it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in any field. Not only might…

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3 Steps to Creating an Unbreakable Study Routine

Studying doesn’t come naturally to all of us, and it can be hard to get into the right routine. But with the right approach, anyone can set themselves up with…

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7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Learn to Code Alone

It’s never been easier to teach yourself to code. But learning to code can be hard, and learning to code alone can make it even harder. In this special sponsored…

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5 Things Every Code Newbie Needs to Know

If learning how to code were easy, everyone would be doing it. But the reality is that learning how to code is continuously filled with ups and downs. In this…

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Want to be a Developer? Forget What You Learned in School

If you’re feeling stuck in a coding rut, consider this: traditional schooling may not have adequately prepared you for the world of software development. Below guest writer Ken Mazaika, the CTO and…

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How Are People Teaching Themselves to Code? LTCWM Investigates

Several weeks ago, I sent out a survey to learn more about you, your habits, and your goals as you teach yourself to code. I received an amazing response, and…

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