Google can’t help if you don’t know the words

Dear new developer, If you don't know what you don't know, it's hard to learn it. There are so many resources for learning, but if you can't find them, you're going to have a hard time taking advantage of them. Sometimes you need to spend time learning what you need to spend time learning. That … Continue reading Google can’t help if you don’t know the words

It is never too late to start learning how to code

This is a guest post from Jenna Quindica. Enjoy. Dear New Developer, I didn't learn how to program until I was 18; in fact, I didn't know about computer science the concept until I was 18. It is never too late to start learning how to code. In the beginning I struggled the most with … Continue reading It is never too late to start learning how to code

Learn To Explain Concepts To Non-Technical Users

Dear new developer, I taught technology courses for about a year and a half, but have been teaching folks almost my entire career in one way or another (everyone has something to teach), primarily through my blog. One thing I've learned over time is that if you can't explain a technology choice in a way … Continue reading Learn To Explain Concepts To Non-Technical Users