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Hands-on guides to programming, tools and tech, written for anyone who wants to start, without the jargon.
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Beginners
How to Start Learning Programming: A Practical Roadmap for Beginners
Which language? Where to learn? What to do when you feel stuck? A step-by-step guide to your first 90 days.
Learning tracks
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start.py
Getting started
Programming fundamentals with Python, and small projects you build yourself.
1 article
tools.sh
Developer tools
Git, VS Code and the terminal: the tools you'll use every day.
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web.html
Web & publishing
From your first HTML page to a domain, hosting and a live site.
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ai.md
AI for developers
Using AI tools well while you learn and while you work.
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gear.json
Gear & reviews
A laptop, screen and keyboard that suit a developer, without overspending.
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The next articles, in order.
- L02How I launched this blog with a $12 domain and free hostingSoon
- L03The best first programming language: an honest comparisonSoon
- L04Installing Python and VS Code on Windows and Mac, step by stepSoon
- L05Git and GitHub for beginners in 15 minutesSoon
- L06Project: a number-guessing game in PythonSoon