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The 7 Best Ways to Learn Python
by Zulie Rane - Data analysis and computer science techincal author
Everyone wants to know the best way to learn to code Python nowadays. It's a great language, as I've written about before, with great career prospects and tons of useful features.
19 Simple JavaScript Projects for Beginners [Updated for 2026]
by Zulie Rane - Data analysis and computer science techincal author
Really good JavaScript projects for beginners can be tough to find. Sometimes they're too hard, or assume too much prior knowledge. Sometimes they're actually too easy, and don't push you to develop any solid JavaScript skills. (Cough cough, that tic-tac-toe game I know you've probably seen recommended about a thousand times by now.)
C# vs JavaScript: Choosing the Best Language for You
by Meghan Reichenbach
JavaScript (JS), once regarded as simply a "glue language", has gone on to become the most popular programming language in the world.
17 Fascinating Python Projects for Beginners
by Zulie Rane - Data analysis and computer science techincal author
I've made no secret of the fact that I love Python, and that I believe one of the best ways to learn Python is by finding an awesome project you care about to work on. There's nothing more stimulating than passion and curiosity, and that makes the best projects for Python beginners usually something a little grittier than the standard tutorials.
Four-Course Python Data Structures and Algorithms Track Released
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
We recently took a look at our course curriculum and felt that our current Learn Algorithms course, written in Go, would be better served if it covered Python instead. After much deliberation, we decided to rewrite the course, and we're super excited to have now released the course in Python!
Well, We Might Have a Video Call for That!
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
This article contains some of my thoughts on communications for distributed teams and is a response to No, we won't have a video call for that! by Florian Hass. Read his article first if you haven't yet, he makes some great points!
HTML vs CSS vs JavaScript Explained
by Jamie Dunmore
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are the most important tools in your arsenal for all your web design escapades. Rather than compete, they complement and augment each other, and their power expounds when they're combined -- like internet Power Rangers.
Node.js vs Golang: Compared Over 6 Key Areas
by Meghan Reichenbach
In 2009, the computer science world was blessed with two powerful tools: Golang and Node.js.
Go vs C#: Compared Over 5 Key Areas
by Meghan Reichenbach
Golang and C# offer a unique mixture of similarities and differences, having both been inspired by the same language, C.
Rust vs Python in Data Science, Systems Development & More
by Meghan Reichenbach
Rust and Python contrast in a unique way because while they both provide back-end web support, Python thrives as a flexible and consistent language, while Rust makes a name for itself with raw power and speed.
9 Outstanding Reasons to Learn Python for Finance
by Zulie Rane - Data analysis and computer science techincal author
If you're thinking about dipping your toe into the finance sector for your career and you stumble across this article, you may be wondering, "How can Python help in finance?"
Python vs Java: Performance, Salary & More Compared
by Meghan Reichenbach
Comparing Python and Java is a bit like comparing boats and cars. They both get you from point A to B and are fun to show off, but that's where the similarities end. And the same with Python and Java, they're both programming languages and known for powerful server-side coding, but after that, they become completely different tools.
Why Learn Python? 9 Key Reasons
by Zulie Rane - Data analysis and computer science techincal author
Simple to learn, endlessly versatile, and perennially in demand by employers paying higher and higher salaries every year — it feels like there's a million reasons to learn Python.
What is Cryptography? A Complete Overview
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
Simply put, Cryptography provides a method for secure communication. It stops unauthorized parties, commonly referred to as adversaries or hackers, from gaining access to the secret messages communicated between authorized parties. The method that cryptography provides is called encryption.
JavaScript vs TypeScript: What's the Difference?
by Meghan Reichenbach
Whether you're new or old to the computer science community, you've probably asked yourself, "What is TypeScript?" and if you haven't, it won't be long before you do.
R vs Python: Which Is Best for Data?
by Meghan Reichenbach
Python and R made a name for themselves as top-end competitors in the world of data science for their ability to seamlessly navigate and handle data. But what sets these languages apart from each other?
Python vs JavaScript: What's the Difference and Which Should You Learn?
by Meghan Reichenbach
From the outset, comparing JavaScript and Python seems a bit like comparing apples and oranges. Surprisingly however, there are quite a few similarities hidden beneath their popular respective exteriors.
10 Compelling Reasons to Learn Python for Data Science
by Zulie Rane - Data analysis and computer science techincal author
Read this if you don't know where to start learning data science
Scala vs Go: Comparing Everything You Need to Know
by Meghan Reichenbach
Scala and Golang are newer languages, only coming onto the scene after the turn of the century, but in that time they've managed to become two of the highest-paid languages for developers, with the industry benefiting from their fresh creation.
Death, Taxes, and Database Migrations
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
Earlier in my career, I would come to a new project and inevitably a hectic migration would be underway. It's not always a "stop the world" change, it can be as simple as switching from NPM to Yarn, but something is always changing. I used to naively believe my managers when they said cute things like "just this once" or "we'll finally have our dependencies up to date."
Golang vs Java: 6 Key Comparisons
by Meghan Reichenbach
Golang (or Go) and Java offer an interesting comparison because despite their wide differences, there are also key similarities in how and where they're used by programmers.
Top 20 Entry-Level JavaScript Interview Questions
by Jamie Dunmore
Versatile, powerful and ever-present, JavaScript is the world's most used programming language (for eight years and counting!) and shows no signs of slowing down. Check out these 20 practice interview questions for JavaScript! If you're on the job-hunt for an entry-level position, read on.
Our Learn Python Course Has Released
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
We've just launched our latest course, Learn Python.
What are UUIDs, and are they better than regular IDs?
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
In the context of back-end web development, an ID is just a unique identifier for a record of data. For example, each user on a website will have its own ID. If the site is a social media platform, then each post will also have a unique ID.
What is Go Good For? (And What Is Golang Used For?)
by Jamie Dunmore
In 2007, frustrated by some of C++'s inefficiencies and overcomplicated nature, and desiring a programming language designed specifically for multi-core processors and effectively managing large projects, three Google engineers, Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson, designed the Go language.
