Learning to code

If you're learning to become a Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, or Full-Stack Developer, then you're probably already familiar with languages like:These are some of the most popular languages for web development, but did you know that many Web Developers use Python, too?While people often associate Python with data science and analysis, it can also be…

Online tutorials, videos, and coding books are a great place to learn the basics of a programming language, but not much of that knowledge will stick if you don’t use it to write code.Solving coding challenges is a great way to practice your programming skills. Coding challenges are bite-sized coding projects that exercise your skills…

If you're interested in building mobile apps, you've probably heard of React Native. The open-source framework took mobile development by storm after it was released by Facebook in 2015.Today, most people browse the Internet on a mobile device instead of a desktop, so it's important that businesses have a mobile presence. The best way to…

Modern web applications are quite different from those we had a few decades ago. Older web applications did all the data processing on the server and returned a static web page to the user when it was done. When you submitted a web form, it would require your browser to load a new page to…

If you’re just beginning to learn about blockchain technology, it can seem quite complicated —  especially with buzzwords like decentralized, mining, token, cryptocurrency, and smart contracts. But don’t let these words and concepts intimidate you because the basics of blockchain technology are pretty straightforward.Keep reading (or watch the video below) for our easy-to-understand explanation of…

If you're working on becoming a Front-End Developer, then you may already be familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as must-have skills.But these aren't the only useful tools for Front-End Developers. Many people who learn CSS go on to learn Sass for more efficient and consistent web design, especially for large, complex web development projects.In…

Hacking involves using technical skills to break into computer systems and access sensitive data. Even though hackers have been around for decades, with our increasing reliance on data and technology, they've been playing a far more significant role in recent years.Still, hacking isn't always a bad thing. There are good hackers, too, and you could…

Cybersecurity professionals protect computer systems and networks from bad actors who disrupt services or steal sensitive information. Their responsibilities typically include:Educating a company's stakeholders on the importance of cybersecurity and information securityPlanning responses to cybersecurity breachesClosing gaps in computer network securityDefending against various cyberattacksMitigating known vulnerabilities in softwareDisaster recoveryCybersecurity as a concept covers everything from…

Progressive web applications (or PWAs) are gaining popularity as smoother, more streamlined alternatives to native apps. But what exactly is a PWA, and why do Front-End Developers love them so much?In this article, we'll explore the answers to these questions as well as how to get started with learning to develop a PWA.What is a…

Software Testers can earn as much as $85,000 a year — in many cases without writing a single line of code. The driver behind the nice paycheck? Like all systems people and companies depend on, software needs to be tested both during development and after its release.Keep reading to learn what's involved in software testing,…