Which Programming Language Should You Learn First?
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Are you someone who appreciates the convenience of technology, such as browsers, software, and social networking sites, but is always curious about how they came to be? If so, you might be interested in learning the programming languages that are at the root of their existence!
How To Survive Your First Year In Tech
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It can be hard to find your footing in the world of tech, especially if you’re a woman. These are my survival tactics for making it through your first year in tech as a woman and not giving up.
Best Times To Learn How To Code
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With our busy schedules, sometimes it is hard to sit down and code. It is important to block out set times in our day and keep a consistent schedule. Here are the best times to code.
Tips On How To Get Started In Tech
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Learn how to start your journey into Software Development by following these simple steps.
Adding Netlify CMS Widgets to Gatsby JS
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1. Create a Field Type
2. Create a New Frontmatter Item
3. Read from the CMS Editor
4. Add field types to GraphQL Query
How To Learn To Code For Free
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So you want to learn how to code but you don’t know how to start writing code. Well, this video will show you the right steps to teach yourself how to code. And guess what you can do it all for free. You will have that all the tools you need to you begin your job search.
Where To Start Learning How To Code
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code. I break it down step by step on what you need to do each week along with the best coding resources you can use to learn how to code.
How I Became a Software Engineer Without A CS Degree
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How I became a software engineer without a computer science degree is the topic of this video. As I get ready for work, I share my coding journey with you on how I got a programming job and became a software developer.
What’s the Difference Between a Frontend Engineer, UX Designer, UX Engineer?
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What is the difference between a UX designer, a UX Engineer and a Frontend Engineer. The tech field has so many different niches, you are sure to find the best area that highlights your skill sets. Whether that is a software engineer role or you lean more towards the design side, I can’t wait to see what you become!
Black Women Equal Pay Day – Here’s How You Can Help
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Here is a list of ways you can take action help close the gap at your job.