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

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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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Harini

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#javascript #beginners #basic #programming

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#challenge #python #beginners #programming

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Cristian Sifuentes

Jan 6

How a .ZIP File Works — Compression Explained with a Simple Example

#webdev #programming #ai #beginners

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Turning Small Python Scripts into Real, Usable Tools

#webdev #beginners #python #learning

1 min read

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The 4A Framework for Founders to Adopt AI Without Chaos

#webdev #ai #beginners #productivity

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Cristian Sifuentes

Jan 6

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#webdev #programming #ai #beginners

3 min read

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How to get a lot of Tech freebies with Github Student Pack (as a Nigerian Student)

#github #beginners #productivity #tutorial

2 min read

Cristian Sifuentes

Jan 6

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#webdev #programming #ai #beginners

3 min read

Cristian Sifuentes

Jan 6

How the .JPG Format Works Understanding Image Compression Through Human Perception

#algorithms #beginners #performance

3 min read

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defoy

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Building a Game Website With Zero Coding Experience (Thanks to Codex

#gamedev #beginners #ai #webdev

3 min read

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Testing Unit

#programming #ai #testing #beginners

1 min read

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Michael J. Larocca

Dec 17 '25

Experience Matters: Job Search Tips and Strategies for Overcoming Ageism

#discuss #career #learning #beginners

12 min read

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#beginners #html #webdev

1 min read

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Vicente G. Reyes

Jan 6

Problem 8: Count Vowels

#python #beginners #learning

2 min read

Blink

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Day 7: Trading Leetcode for ML (Temporarily)

#programming #ai #productivity #beginners

2 min read

AstraScout

Dec 12 '25

I built two small developer focused APIs for fun and learning. looking for feedback

#webdev #api #programming #beginners

1 min read

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#beginners #learning #science

2 min read

Lovely

Dec 13 '25

My First Tip Calculator App

#showdev #frontend #javascript #beginners

4 min read

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#aws #devops #beginners #career

16 min read

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#opensource #beginners #tutorial

1 min read

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#productivity #opensource #tooling #beginners

1 min read

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Stop the Confusion: Unmasking the Difference Between Git and GitHub

#git #github #projectmanagement #beginners

2 min read

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A Beginner’s Guide to Open Graph: Making Your Links Share Better

#webdev #html #nextjs #beginners

2 min read

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Supporting 3 Databases with One Codebase: The Adapter Pattern

#database #typescript #designpatterns #beginners

7 min read

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IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS Explained: AWS Shared Responsibility Made Simple

#aws #cloud #beginners #architecture

2 min read

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