Project Introduction In this tutorial, we’ll be creating a countdown timer that asks the user how much time (in seconds) they want to set the timer for — once time is up, print out “Blast Off!”. We’ll also be creating an extension to this project where we’ll make a Pomodoro Continue Reading
What programming language to learn first – the case against C++
You can become a programmer without a formal computer science degree. Around 30% of software developers are self-taught. But you would probably want to know which language to learn first. After all, there are many of them out there. Well, the answer to this question is simple enough if you Continue Reading
How to Introduce Computational Thinking to Kids
When you think of coding, you likely picture someone sitting down at a computer and typing out lines of code – creating letters, numbers, and symbols that tell the computer what to do. But how do they know what code to write, and how can a child learn how to Continue Reading
How to future-proof your career as a software developer
The world is changing at a rapid pace. Many jobs get automated away. AI is gradually taking over. Because of this, there are many professions that thrive today that will not exist tomorrow. As a software developer, you shouldn’t worry about technology replacing your job. You are contributing towards creation Continue Reading
The best books to learn Docker easy
Docker is a very popular containerization technology. It makes deployment of complex distributed applications easy. This is achieved by running each individual service inside an isolated environment. This isolated environment has it’s own operating system, but it’s really lightweight. Unlike a virtual machine, it only has those components that a Continue Reading
Code a Basic Tic Tac Toe Game | Beginner Java Tutorial
Project Intro Use a 2D array to make a Tic Tac Toe game — and practice using conditionals, loops, and functions! This is a challenging project for Java coders familiar with basic concepts, and is also great practice for AP Computer Science students. Coding language: Java Approx. lines of code: Continue Reading
Make a Random Password Generator | Beginner Java Project
Project Introduction Today we will make a random password generator that makes passwords with random numbers and letters! In order to do this we are going to use ASCII. ASCII is a language in which every possible character is represented by a number. This standard ensures that computers can communicate Continue Reading
How to annoy a software developer
Being a software developer makes you see the world in a particular way. Because of this, software developers usually share similar opinions on certain things. And this is why there are things that are almost guaranteed to annoy any software developer. It’s good to know this things, so you aren’t Continue Reading
How to Code Your Own Website (for Beginners 12+) | Beginner Web Development
Code Your Own Website Have you ever wanted to learn how to design web pages or make a site online? Today, we’re going to show you how to build your own personal website! Check out the tutorial video to watch Juni Instructor Maya walk you through every step of the Continue Reading
5 Different Resources to Help Kids Learn to Code
A recent study found that 76% of parents want their children to end up in STEM-related careers. And with an ever-growing number of jobs requiring knowledge of new technologies, it isn’t very hard to see why. From manufacturing to marketing, most jobs today are dependent on computers for their success. Continue Reading
