Building a portfolio as a beginner
What kind of projects should I build to create an impressive portfolio as a self-taught developer?...
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Harry Stevens
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Love helping beginners. Every expert was once a beginner!
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Recent Problems
How does a hash table work internally?
I use dictionaries/maps all the time, but I want to understand how they work: 1. How is the hash function used? 2. What happens with hash collisions?...
How does a database index work?
What happens internally when I create an index on a database column? How does it speed up queries?...
Understanding Big O notation
What is Big O notation and why is it important? How do I determine the time complexity of my code?...
Side projects that actually help you get hired
I hear "build side projects" all the time, but what KIND of projects impress employers? Is a to-do app enough? What about clones of existing apps? Wh...
Recent Solutions
Understanding JavaScript closures
This is a great question that many people ask! **Here's my explanation:** The key thing to understand is that this concept builds on fundamental principles. Let me break it down: 1. **First**, you ...
Understanding Python decorators
This is a great question that many people ask! **Here's my explanation:** The key thing to understand is that this concept builds on fundamental principles. Let me break it down: 1. **First**, you ...
Understanding Big O notation
This is a great question that many people ask! **Here's my explanation:** The key thing to understand is that this concept builds on fundamental principles. Let me break it down: 1. **First**, you ...
Responsive design best practices
This is a great question that many people ask! **Here's my explanation:** The key thing to understand is that this concept builds on fundamental principles. Let me break it down: 1. **First**, you ...
Understanding XSS attacks
This is a great question that many people ask! **Here's my explanation:** The key thing to understand is that this concept builds on fundamental principles. Let me break it down: 1. **First**, you ...