What Is the Best Way to Learn C#? A Complete Introduction
Let’s talk about learning today. Specifically, let’s talk about learning a programming language. What’s the best way to learn C#? For the most part on this blog, we’ve answered questions that non-programmers might have about the world of programming when they’re thinking of breaking in. And while I suppose learning a programming language could fall into this category, it’s a little more specific. But I wanted to examine this topic with a blog post for a specific reason. I happened to Google “best way to learn C#” and find that something was consistently missing from the results. Don’t get me wrong. The results are helpful. It’s just that they seem to focus…
Improving Your Workflow: Steps to Becoming a More Productive Software Developer
Developers need to juggle tight deadlines, changing technology, and complex problems—all while trying to maintain their creativity and mental health. But what if there were ways to reach your full potential while remaining efficient and sustainable?In this post, we’ll discuss some techniques that will enable you, as a developer, to increase your productivity. We’ll look at approaches that go beyond merely “coding faster” and instead focus on developing your mindset, workflow, and environment. These methods will provide you with what you need to not only get things done, but do it with better focus, satisfaction, and a restored sense of purpose. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting out,…
Best Way to Learn Python: Resources and a Brief How-To
Python is one of the fastest growing programming languages. Even though it’s been around since 1989, it’s still widely used and learned. It provides an opportunity to work with a lot of programming fields, from web development to data science to game development. If you want to get started in Python and don’t know how, you’re in the right place. Lots of open-source materials are available for you to learn Python. In this post, I’ll share some easy-to-follow resources that will help you get started on your Python journey. After that, I’ll explain some Python basics that we’ll use to build a simple program. Beginner Python Resources I’ll divide the…
7 Tips for Beginner Programmers
You’re just starting out as a programmer, so you’re looking for some tips on how to get started. Maybe you’ve landed your first job. Or you’ve just finished school. Perhaps you’ve done what many of us before you (including me) did and simply said “I’m a programmer!” and got to work. Either way, congratulations! Here are a few tips for beginner programmers that will help get you on your way to a new career. There’s No Substitute for Getting Your Hands Dirty You can read hundreds of books. You can watch thousands of hours of YouTube. But nothing makes you a better programmer than, well, programming. Stop preparing and start…
Best Programming Books for Beginners
What are the best programming books for beginners? This is a broad question. Programmers need a wide variety of skills, and the field you want to work in can have a significant impact on which ones you need. There isn’t one book, or even a list of books, that will teach you everything you need. Some skills can come from books, and some will only come from on-the-job training. You need books that will improve your knowledge and skills regardless of what type of programming you’re interested in. I’ve put together a list of seven books that will do that for you! These books teach you basic skills that any…