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How to Retain What You've Learned

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So you've just learned something new about programming: a new a concept, a new technique, or maybe a brand-new perspective on a problem you've never been able to solve.

Maybe you typically learn new things only once in a while, or maybe you're an aggressive learner and voracious reader who is always seeking new things to cram into your cranium. Either way, how can you make sure you a...

If You Want to Learn to Code, Be a Mad Scientist

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As more and more people realize the benefits that learning to code can provide (you know, like landing an awesome job or creating your own projects just how you want), everyone is looking for the best tips and tricks to get them up to speed quickly and climb the heights of programming prowess.

While I think people realize that no single ‘trick' will magically stuff their heads with...

The Secret To Learning To Code

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Learning to code is a serious endeavor and takes a tremendous amount of dedication and practice. Yet, anyone who is truly motivated can learn to program. So, what's the secret that people who learn to code know that people who fail to learn to code don't know?

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Since the entire premise of my tech education company is that

You Can Learn To Code At Any Age

Sometimes it can seem as though you have to learn computer programming while you're young to ever be successful at it - after all, they're teaching elementary-school children to code these days! It's easy to believe that there's a magical cutoff age after which it's just plain too late to ever learn to code. Some people may place that age at 25, others at 20, and yet others at 12!

Th...

Debunking The Myths: You Need a Computer Science Degree to Become a Web Developer

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"Do I need a degree in computer science to become a web developer?" I often hear this question, and for good reason. Going to school is a massive investment of time and money, and if it's not truly necessary, why should you devote a portion of your life and assets to it?

The truth is that you don't need a college degree to become a web developer - nor is it always that helpful...