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Let's debunk the main myths about learning how to code

How many times have you thought about giving up on your dream of becoming a web developer because of things you've heard? Maybe it concerns you about not having a university degree. Maybe

Todo tutorials can be fun - but here's how to build your own projects from scratch

There are many great tutorials that walk you through creating apps, from simple todo lists to fully working web apps. But how do you start your own projects from scratch?

Clean code for beginners - a junior developers guide

Writing code is one thing, but writing clean, readable code is another thing. But what is "clean code?". I've created this short clean code for beginners guide to help you on your way

Avoid these 7 mistakes I made as a Junior Developer

Beginning your career as a junior developer can be scary. There will be many unknown challenges, things to learn, and difficult choices to make. And sometimes, we get these choices wrong. It's only natural, and we shouldn't beat ourselves up when it happens.

Here's what I did when I wanted to give up as a junior developer

Coding is hard. Really hard. There are times when you'll think "this is amazing! I love this!"But you'll also have the not so amazing times. The times when you are staring at

The 10-minute Road Map To Becoming a Junior Full Stack Web Developer

So you have started your journey into the world of web development. But what do you learn first? The internet is overloaded with a wealth of information about the millions of different technologies

How to write an awesome junior developer résumé in a few simple steps

So you’ve seen your dream junior developer role advertised, and are thinking about applying. It’s time to write that Resume! Nothing better than sitting down to a blank piece of paper

Be an awesome teammate from Day 1 as a Junior Developer with these tips

One of the many things you might be asking yourself when starting your software development career is;“How to do I REALLY contribute to my new team?”This was one of the things

Ace your first year as a junior developer with this advice

Are you a junior developer embarking on your software development career?Or a recent computer science graduate who has recently started a new job?Maybe a self-taught developer wondering what to do next?

About me

So you're probably wondering, "who is this guy and why should I listen to him?" Good question, so here's a bit about me.My names Chris, a web developer currently working with React.