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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Chinese Proverb

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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Vinayagam

Apr 4

From Buttons to Logic: Building a Calculator in JavaScript

#beginners #javascript #tutorial #webdev

2 min read

Mar 22

Local AI vs Cloud Crypto Bots: Why I Switched to OpenClaw

#cryptocurrency #ai #beginners #python

5 min read

matthew strange

Mar 21

Learning JavaScript in Public (and why I finally started)

#beginners #codenewbie #javascript #learning

2 min read

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Hanzala Mehmood for CVPilot

Apr 24

First-Time Manager Red Flags: When to Accept That Promotion

#career #productivity #interview #beginners

4 min read

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Apr 24

CORS Errors Explained: A Practical Debug Guide for 2026

#webdev #javascript #tutorial #beginners

3 min read

Nirmala Devi Patel

Mar 21

AI Was Helping Me Prepare for Internships — Until I Realized It Was Forgetting Everything 🤯

#webdev #ai #programming #beginners

3 min read

Mar 21

How I Saved a Client ₹85,000/Month on AI API Costs — A Practical Breakdown

#ai #automation #beginners #productivity

6 min read

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yuma t

Mar 21

I'm a backend engineer with zero game dev experience. I built a browser game anyway — it got 5,000+ views on Reddit in 2 days.

#webdev #gamedev #beginners #ai

4 min read

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Loubna Lekouaghet

Apr 4

Loops Explained: The Last Guide You'll Need as a Beginner

#webdev #programming #python #beginners

2 min read

Mar 22

OpenClaw Paper Trading: 30-Day Setup Guide for Complete Beginners

#cryptocurrency #ai #beginners #python

6 min read

Yunhan

Mar 22

SEO for Static Sites: What Actually Moved the Needle After 30 Days

#seo #webdev #nextjs #beginners

2 min read

Apr 4

5 Signs Your AI Workflow Needs a Circuit Breaker (Before It Costs You)

#ai #programming #productivity #beginners

2 min read

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Jeff Reese

Apr 13

Why Does My AI Keep "Forgetting" Things?

#ai #contextwindows #beginners #productivity

4 min read

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Apr 13

How I Secured a Linux Server from Scratch: HNG DevOps Stage 0

#devops #linux #nginx #beginners

9 min read

Mar 21

Build a Malaysian Income Tax Calculator in Pure JavaScript

#javascript #webdev #tutorial #beginners

4 min read

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