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 Learning to code has become one of the most valuable skills for anybody to acquire in today's world where almost everything is run by technology. It is important to know certain things before you start to spare you disappointment and put your expectation in check. It is easy to be overwhelmed when you don't know anything about coding. Questions like where you should start and wondering whether you are on the right path will overwhelm you. You may even feel like giving up at some point in your journey. Many beginners start with enthusiasm but give up halfway through not because coding is impossible to learn but because they weren’t prepared for the realities of learning it. Knowing what to expect beforehand can save you frustration, keep you motivated, and make the journey much smoother.  In this post, I will be covering 8 things to know before learning to code along with some practical things you can do to make your journey less frustrating. 1.Set a realistic goal The world o...

 Coding has quickly gone from being one of the most niche skill industries to be in, to one of the most rewarding abilities you can learn in today’s tech-savvy world. Whether you aspire to be a data scientist, web developer or even a software engineer, mastering the ability to code will open up endless opportunities for you. Many people who have chosen this route in their career journey are however faced with a lot of questions on where to begin. The fact that there are a lot of coding bootcamps out there charging thousands of dollars or an expensive college program for which one cannot pay for can kill anybody's motivation for learning to code. Here's the good news, you don't need to dig deep in your pockets to learn how to code. There are plenty of platforms that offer free resources on how to code. The challenge, however, goes beyond finding these programs, the challenge is in finding one that is worth your time and suitable for what you are looking to learn based on the...

The world of web development is always changing at an incredibly high pace, with new frameworks, tools, and trends appearing nearly annually. It can be difficult to keep up with all these changes, but while technologies keep changing there are certain skills that will not only make you a good but great web developer and give you an easy time at learning new frameworks.  Whether you're a beginner or an expert, embodying the right kind of skills will almost always give you an edge in the job market, help you build better projects and adapt quickly in the tech world. We discuss these coding skills in this article. They are practical and useful skills that enrich your career journey and not just buzzwords you would typically hear from motivational speakers (sorry not sorry). 1.Fundamentals Alright, so what are the fundamentals? The fundamentals are the basics of web development. Things that you will always see regardless of the language you are working with. That means that if you have...

 Learning HTML and CSS can be exciting, however, one problem that most people tend to struggle with is having the ability to code effectively without having to rely heavily on a tutorial-most people call this tutorial hell. You might know the basics but real growth never truly happens until you apply those skills in building real-life projects. You don't always have to dive into the knowledge of complex frameworks or JavaScript to be able to build projects. With just HTML and CSS, you can build fun and functional projects that will not only help you sharpen your skills but also show you tangible results for your efforts.  In this post, we'll explore 10 HTML and CSS projects that will help you to: Polish your coding skills. Build a mini-portfolio, you would be proud to share. Give you confidence to handle more complex and advanced projects Let's dive in! 1.Tribute Page One of the simplest webpages you can ever make in your life is a tribute page of a person in your life, yo...