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submission guidelines

UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2019

This tag is dedicated to beginners to programming, development, networking, or to a particular language. Everything should be geared towards that!

For Questions...

Consider using this tag along with #help, if...

You are new to a language, or to programming in general,
You want an explanation with NO prerequisite knowledge required.
You want insight from more experienced developers.

Please do not use this tag if you are merely new to a tool, library, or framework.

See also, #explainlikeimfive

For Articles...

Posts should be specifically geared towards true beginners (experience level 0-2 out of 10).
Posts should require NO prerequisite knowledge, except perhaps general (language-agnostic) essentials of programming.
Posts should NOT merely be for beginners to a tool, library, or framework.

If your article does not meet these qualifications, please select a different tag.

Promotional Rules

Posts should NOT primarily promote an external work. This is what Listings is for.
Otherwise accepable posts MAY include a brief (1-2 sentence) plug for another resource at the bottom.
Resource lists ARE acceptable if they follow these rules:
- Include at least 3 distinct authors/creators.
- Clearly indicate which resources are FREE, which require PII, and which cost money.
- Do not use personal affiliate links to monetize.
- Indicate at the top that the article contains promotional links.

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Understanding REST APIs in Backend Development

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Apr 16

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#powershell #windows #scripting #beginners

2 min read

Big Mazzy

Apr 16

How to Monitor Server Performance with Free Tools

#linux #devops #tutorial #beginners

8 min read

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Apr 16

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#programming #tutorial #webdev #beginners

8 min read

May 9

My Journey Through Mastering Bitcoin

#beginners #bitcoin #blockchain #learning

3 min read

Amratanshu Dwivedi

Apr 16

Building a Voice-Controlled AI Agent with Groq and Gradio

#python #ai #machinelearning #beginners

4 min read

Ashish Ghildiyal

Apr 16

What is Debouncing in JS?

#javascript #beginners

2 min read

AlertSleep

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Cron Expression Cheat Sheet: Every Pattern You'll Actually Use

#webdev #devops #beginners #productivity

4 min read

Sotheara

Apr 16

7 VS Code Settings That Actually Make You Faster

#vscode #productivity #webdev #beginners

4 min read

arnostorg

Apr 16

Filter with Where-Object: Find Exactly What You Need

#powershell #windows #scripting #beginners

3 min read

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var vs let vs const: Which Should You Actually Use in 2026?

#beginners #javascript #tutorial #webdev

4 min read

Apr 27

I Built a Web-Based Fruit Ninja Controlled by Your Hands — A Step Toward Cybernetic Interfaces

#webdev #cybernetics #programming #beginners

3 min read

Apr 16

A Beginner’s Guide to JWT Authentication in Backend Development

#backend #beginners #security #tutorial

2 min read

Jono Herrington

May 9

Your Team Doesn't Need a Buddy. It Needs a Coach.

#discuss #leadership #beginners

7 min read

Damilola Ejalonibu

Apr 29

How I Built a Real-Time DDoS Detection Engine from Scratch

#devops #python #beginners #security

4 min read

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