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The differences between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
The future of the internet
Understanding the potential of Web 3.0
Which programming language to learn first
Many people think that they want to "learn how to code", but they don't stop to consider what they want to make.
- JavaScript is unavoidable if you want to get into front-end development, but many people jump into it without considering what they're trying to do.
- Many computer science programs start with Python, perhaps because it has a simple syntax and robust documentation.
If you want to be a developer, start with the end in mind: What do you want to make?
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SQL
SQL is not really a "programming" language. You won't be making entire Apps with it. But you'll use it to communicate with or get information from databases.
SQL is essential if you want to work with data science. But if you've never written a single line of code in y...
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Java (not JavaScript)
Java used to be one of the most commonly taught languages in computer science programs, but Python and Ruby are easier to learn.
If you want to be an Android developer, start with Java. But if not, Python may give you more versatility.
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Python
Python is a versatile general-purpose language. You can use it for almost anything, from web development to games.
If you're just interested in coding, you can start with Python. If you want to get a job as a data scientist, you can start with Python. Python is ideal for making it ...
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HTML and CSS are essential for front-end development
HTML is used to put text, images, and other elements on a website - for example, headers, footers, line breaks, links, italicized text, etc.
CSS is used to change how these elements work. CSS lets you customize the look of each element on your page, such as...
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Swift
If you want to be an iOS developer, it’s fine to start with Swift. Swift is a relatively new language and easy to learn.
Swift can be your first language to learn if your goal is to be an iOS developer.
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Ruby is a back-end language
Ruby on Rails is not a language. Ruby is the language. Rails is the framework.
Most experienced developers agree that Ruby is fun to use, but it’s pretty intolerant of errors. Ruby is a high-level language that can accomplish quite a bit with just a few lines of code. But it’s not a l...
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JavaScript
Once you've learned HTML, CSS, Flexbox and Grid, you'll find that your programming journey has led to Java Script.
JavaScript is used to make websites interactive and web elements functional. You can add a button to your Website with HTML, style it with CSS, and give it functionality with J...
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C#
A game developer uses Unity. With Unity, you can build amazing games, even as a beginner. With Unity, you'll probably use C#.
C #is a great language to learn first if your goal is to be a game developer or if you want to build Microsoft applications.
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Begin with the end
Figure out what you want to do before you choose a programming language. If you're starting out, select a language that aligns well with your short and long-term goals instead of choosing something random.
What are some of the things you want to make?
- webs...
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