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Author Archives: Cory Althoff

What’s the Best Programming Language to Learn First?

best programming language to learn

Programming skills are in high demand. Recruiters want job candidates with programming skills, and people who can code earn higher salaries…. Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inCoding Education, Programming Language DebateTags: career, coding education, first programming language, Programming Language Debate9 Comments on What’s the Best Programming Language to Learn First?

The Best Way to Learn Python: Resources for Every Skill Level

the best way to learn python coding

Python is one of the most versatile, powerful programming languages in the world. With Python, you can create games, design… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inPythonTags: learn Python, PythonLeave a comment on The Best Way to Learn Python: Resources for Every Skill Level

The 3 Mistakes I Made Learning to Code

Head in hands

I want to tell you about some of the mistakes I made when I was learning to code. These mistakes… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inCoding EducationLeave a comment on The 3 Mistakes I Made Learning to Code

Eight Coding Careers for Self-Taught Programmers

Careers

People often ask me what kind of coding careers they can pursue once they learn to program. While you can… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inJob HuntingTags: career, self-taught2 Comments on Eight Coding Careers for Self-Taught Programmers

The Coding Education of Kevin Systrom: Creator of Instagram

Kevin Systrom programmer.

Self-taught programmer Kevin Systrom founded Instagram with Mike Krieger in 2010. While working a job as a marketer, Systrom taught… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inCoding Education, InspirationTags: coding education, Inspiration, Kevin Systrom, self-taught, Self-Taught Programmer1 Comment on The Coding Education of Kevin Systrom: Creator of Instagram

How to Secure your Website

A hacker.

You’ve built a website, and you are ready to take it live. Before you do, you need to make sure… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inSecurity, Web development1 Comment on How to Secure your Website

How to Get a Programming Interview with No Experience

Looking for someone aged 22 with 30 years experience.

You put in the work. You learned how to program. Now you are ready to start applying for jobs, but… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inJob Hunting1 Comment on How to Get a Programming Interview with No Experience

Learn to Build Hangman in Python

children win a game.

The following is an excerpt from The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally that teaches you how to… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inPython, TutorialTags: games, programming, Python, tutorial3 Comments on Learn to Build Hangman in Python

300+ Pages of Inspirational Interviews With VR Pioneer John Carmack

John Carmack

I found an archive containing 300+ pages of interviews with VR pioneer and programming legend John Carmack. If you haven’t… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inInspirationTags: Inspiration, John Carmack, Self-Taught Programmer3 Comments on 300+ Pages of Inspirational Interviews With VR Pioneer John Carmack

Sabrina Pasterski: The Girl Behind the Next Einstein Meme

Sabrina Pasterski

There is a meme going around on Facebook about a girl named Sabrina Pasterski who built a plane at 13… Read More.

Posted byCory AlthoffPosted inInspirationTags: career, physics, Sabrina Pasterski, self-taughtLeave a comment on Sabrina Pasterski: The Girl Behind the Next Einstein Meme

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