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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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A Simple Sense of Type Coercion in JavaScript

#javascript #beginners #webdev #tutorial

3 min read

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Guide - Audio Modding of "Arena of Valor"

#modding #beginners

11 min read

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Ribhav

Jan 9

How to Review AI‑Generated Solidity Like an Auditor (For Beginners)

#crypto #blockchain #ai #beginners

7 min read

Dec 7 '25

My First API-Posted Article

#api #beginners #tutorial

1 min read

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Resumemind

Jan 9

I Reviewed 50 Junior Developer Resumes — Here’s What Actually Works

#beginners #career #codenewbie

2 min read

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Jegan

Dec 19 '25

Computer Systems Security An Introduction (Part 1)

#cybersecurity #beginners #security #tutorial

2 min read

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SQL Pattern Matching As A Beginner (LIKE, ILIKE, IN, BETWEEN)

#sql #postgres #beginners #database

3 min read

Jan 10

Day 10 of 100

#programming #python #devjournal #beginners

1 min read

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dbc2201

Jan 9

The Java Developer's Roadmap for 2026: From First Program to Production-Ready Professional

#beginners #career #java #tutorial

23 min read

Dec 7 '25

Typical reinforcement learning process

#webdev #ai #programming #beginners

3 min read

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rose

Dec 6 '25

How to Create a SaaS Project: A Step-by-Step Guide

#webdev #ai #design #beginners

3 min read

Eden Sages

Dec 6 '25

How to Secure Your Python Project (A Practical Guide)

#python #security #devops #beginners

2 min read

Sadiq

Dec 7 '25

Homeowners Insurance: Stop Guessing and Unlock the 4 Types of Coverage You Really Need

#finance #money #security #beginners

3 min read

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Saif Ullah Usmani

Jan 9

Redis overdose

#webdev #devops #softwareengineering #beginners

2 min read

Dec 4 '25

TDD + React Testing Pipeline — A Simple Example for Beginners

#react #testing #tdd #beginners

2 min read

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