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It's hard to believe, but the cryptocurrency industry is now over 15 years old. And despite countless experts predicting its demise — some multiple times — the industry is still going strong. It is so strong, in fact, that the job market for crypto experts, both on the technical and financial fronts, is booming. One of the things that's making those jobs hard to fill, however, is a lack of defined pathways into the industry. After all, knowing that you want a job in crypto is easy. Figuring out what you need to learn to make it happen is not. With that in mind, here's an overview of the most in-demand jobs in crypto in 2025 and how you can prepare yourself to land one. The Three Most In-Demand Crypto Jobs The Three Most In-Demand Crypto Jobs To understand what you need to do to begin your dream crypto career, you must learn the skills necessary to perform your desired job. The following are the three most in-demand crypto job roles. Fortunately, they all involve similar basic skill sets, which you can build upon to suit the role you're aiming for. Blockchain / Smart Contract / dApp Developer Blockchain / Smart Contract / dApp Developer Some of the most lucrative careers in the crypto industry include blockchain, smart contract, and dApp developers. Blockchain developers design and write the code that makes each individual cryptocurrency function. Smart contract developers write programs that create self-executing transactions on the underlying blockchain. Finally, dApp developers build advanced functionality that turns one or more smart contracts into practical, user-facing applications. dApp While there are differences between the skills required for each, they are all, at their heart, programming jobs. There's a fair amount of overlap between them, and they often require knowledge of similar programming languages. Those languages include Solidity, Java, Python, and Go. DeFi Specialists DeFi Specialists Some of the most common uses of crypto technology exist within the financial space. That part of the industry is collectively known as decentralized finance (DeFi). That makes DeFi specialists some of the most sought-after professionals in the crypto industry. To be a DeFi specialist, you must understand smart contract development. However, you must also understand financial modeling and risk management. It's a job you can approach from two directions. You can learn the financial aspects by preparing for a traditional finance career and then acquire the necessary programming knowledge. Or, you can do things the other way around. The proper route depends on which skills, if any, you already have. decentralized finance (DeFi) Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Specialists Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Specialists Finally, the role of a cryptocurrency cybersecurity specialist is in exceptionally high demand. With the amount of money flowing through today's crypto platforms, the risk of hacks is ever-present and existential. A cursory look at some of the worst crypto hacks in recent years should demonstrate the stakes involved. As a result, you won't find a reputable crypto project anywhere that doesn't need a cybersecurity expert on its team. To do the job, you'll need a thorough understanding of the programming languages that underpin most crypto platforms. Then, you must learn the prevalent types of threats within the industry. That will equip you to audit blockchains, smart contracts, and dApps for security flaws. How To Build the Skills You Need How To Build the Skills You Need By now, you've likely noticed that the three above roles require the same fundamental skills. Learning those is your first step on the path to a crypto career. Before you begin learning a programming language or two, you should familiarize yourself with the concepts involved in object-oriented programming. It's the foundation of all the languages you might need to start your crypto career. Understanding it will make learning the languages themselves much easier. object-oriented programming Learning Core Programming Languages Learning Core Programming Languages Next, you should choose a programming language to start with. If you have no prior programming experience, Python is an excellent place to start. It's one of the simplest languages for a beginner to master, thanks to its straightforward and understandable syntax. If you successfully learned sentence structure in your high school English class, picking up Python should pose little challenge. You can get started by completing the free W3Schools Python tutorial program. Then, try writing a few simple Python scripts on your own. As you learn, feel free to use the GitHub Copilot AI assistant to help you debug your code. It can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world programming. W3Schools Python tutorial program Once you've gotten the hang of Python, you can move on to something like Solidity. It has broad applications that can help get you in the door to a crypto career. You can begin by taking free courses to learn the basics. Then, you can attend a boot camp to raise your skill level quickly. free courses attend a boot camp Build Yourself a Portfolio Build Yourself a Portfolio Once you have basic programming skills, you must show prospective employers what you can do. To facilitate that, you'll need a GitHub portfolio. It's an all-in-one personal contact page and example code repository. With it, a potential employer can find out about your skills and experience and judge your coding bona fides for themselves. If you need inspiration or a framework to help you build sample crypto projects, check out the Scaffold-ETH 2 GitHub repository. It has everything you need to quickly create real, functioning Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and dApps. GitHub portfolio Scaffold-ETH 2 GitHub repository Begin Networking Begin Networking To get involved with your first crypto project, you can't simply wait for someone to stumble upon your portfolio. Instead, you must start getting out and meeting people already working in the crypto industry. The fastest way to do that is to attend as many local crypto industry events as possible. Use each one as an opportunity to learn about the exciting projects already under development. Ask the other attendees as many detailed questions as possible. And don't forget to give everyone your portfolio's address. Before long, you'll have a contact list filled with active crypto community members. Your attendance may also help you hone in on the kind of project you'd like to work on. crypto industry Round Out Your Skills Round Out Your Skills Finally, with a better idea of the exact role you'd like in the crypto industry, you can round out your skill set. Obviously, if you want a development role, you should spend every moment possible coding — the more impressive your portfolio, the better the odds of finding a project that wants your help. If you're interested in a role as a DeFi specialist, you should participate in programming-oriented economic modeling workshops. Then, take a few courses to learn about crypto risk management best practices. That will give you the background you need for the role. economic modeling workshops crypto risk management best practices And if you're aiming for a role as a crypto cybersecurity specialist, there's no substitute for earning a certification in the field. The Blockchain Council offers a cybersecurity certification to prove to any potential employer that you're up to the job. cybersecurity certification Don't Be Afraid To Get Involved Don't Be Afraid To Get Involved At the end of the day, the crypto community is open and welcoming. So, don't be afraid to reach out to people on your contact list and try to get involved in a project or two. Even if it's an informal role, you'll gain valuable experience — and demonstrate that you're serious about building a crypto career. Plus, the more active crypto projects you can connect yourself to, the faster you'll find a paying role in one of them. And before long, you'll have the career you want, helping build the future of crypto.

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Getting into tech may be nutcracking, especially if you don't know your way about it. Things may be a bit confusing, and most developers wish they could go back in time and start their tech journey from scratch. I have saved you from your future what-ifs by writing this complete Full-Stack Developer road map, which involves possible stacks you can learn and where you can learn them. In this article, I am going to be covering stacks from the Frontend to the Backend and continuous things you can do to keep yourself busy while looking for that big job. FrontEnd Development Frontend has to do with an interactive UI (User Interface) that communicates with the user. This is the part of the web that the user can see and interact with. According to Stack Overflow's annual developer survey for 2020, 37% of developers learn Frontend Development. People going into tech prefer learning a stack that is new and not overpopulated. Here are some recommended Frontend stacks to get you started in your developer journey. Programming Language for Frontend Web Development HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language): I recommend HTML to anyone transitioning into Frontend Development. It is the ABC of the Frontend. HTML can be seen as the skeleton of the website, which has the basic structure that makes a website. The HTML tells the browser how to display the elements like images, texts, and links. A topical HTML file contains various tags that give the webpage structure. Here is a link to kickstart your journey in understanding HTML w3schools
CSS (Cascading Style Sheet): CSS is the next go-to step after learning HTML. I said earlier that "HTML can be seen as the skeleton of the website," but this time, CSS is the flesh of the website. CSS is used to style the website, making it more interactive and user-friendly. CSS is used to style the various tags/elements of HTML. Here is a link to learn CSS in-depth w3schools
JavaScript: Most new Developers confuse Java programming language as the short form of JavaScript. JavaScript is a different programming language that was later introduced into programming. JavaScript has grown so vastly that people now consider it to be a a back-end language. JavaScript is what makes the website functional. It brings the website to life. Let's take a house for example, the house structure is the HTML, the CSS is the paints doors and windows and the interior decorator of the house. JavaScript is what powers the house to have running water and electricity. Here is a YouTube video to expand your knowledge of JavaScript SuperSimpleDev
CSS Frameworks: To make writing codes easier, faster, and more efficient, I recommend you learn a CSS Framework. There are many types of CSS frameworks, but the most used are Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS. Bootstrap helps in grid systems and responsive designs, but compared to Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap may be grander and more complex to write. Tailwind CSS is widely preferred and is excellent for styling. Both have excellent documentation and community support. Tailwind CSS Documentation and Bootstrap Documentation
React Js: React is a famous JavaScript Library that builds dynamic user interfaces. React allows the user to break down the code into various components, thereby making the coding space cleaner and more organized. Learn React on YouTube for free on FreeCodeCamp
NextJS: After mastering React, learn NextJS for server-side rendering and generating static websites. The NextJS documentation offers a getting started guide. NextJS Docs Backend Development Back-end Development means working on server-side software, which focuses on everything you can't see on a website. Back-end developers ensure the website performs correctly, focusing on databases, back-end logic, application programming interface (APIs), architecture, and servers. Node.js: NodeJS is your go-to start in Backend Development. NodeJS is a runtime environment, a runtime environment is an environment in which the program or an application is executed. Node Js allows you to run a program outside the browser like Firefox or Chrome. NodeJS helps Frontend Developers build a prograusingth a programming language they are familiar with. NodeJS can be seen as the backbone of the Backend, which runs on a single server.
DataBase: MongoDB is one of the most common DataBase used to store documents in JSON-like format. MongoDB makes it easy for developers to store structured or unstructured data. Learn MongoDB.
PHP: Is a Dynamic interpreted scripting language for building interactive websites on the server, despite haters pronouncing it dead, it remains one of the most popular languages for Backend Development. It powers content management systems like WordPress Wikipedia etc. Php is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web Development and can be embedded into HTML. Learn Php
Python: Python is a high-level interpreted program famous for its zen-like codes. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. It is commonly used to build server side applications like web apps with Django framework. It is the language of choice for big data analysis and machine learning. Learn Python Full-Stack Development A full-stack developer is a developer or engineer who can build both the front end and the back end of a website. Integrating front-end and back-end knowledge, focus on creating full-stack applications. Use the technologies learned to build robust, scalable web applications. Mobile Application Development 1. React Native: Transition into Mobile Development with React Native, allowing you to reuse JavaScript knowledge. The official React Native documentation is a good starting point. **Continuous Learning and Specialization
\ The tech landscape evolves rapidly, so continuous learning is crucial. Focus on areas of interest or where job opportunities are growing. Participate in open-source projects, contribute to forums, and attend meetups or conferences to stay current. This roadmap provides a structured approach to becoming a versatile full-stack developer capable of handling a wide range of web and Mobile Development challenges. Remember, the key to success in this field is consistent practice and a willingness to adapt to new technologies and methodologies. **Resources
\ https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2020https://www.coursera.org/articles/back-end-developer#:~:text=What%20is%20back%2Dend%20development,)%2C%20architecture%2C%20and%20servers%2C%20architecture%2C%20and%20servers)https://www.python.org/doc/essays/blurb/https://www.youtube.com/@Fireshiphttps://youtu.be/q-xS25lsN3I?si=KpdKsN1f35fV8Df2 Getting into tech may be nutcracking, especially if you don't know your way about it. Things may be a bit confusing, and most developers wish they could go back in time and start their tech journey from scratch. I have saved you from your future what-ifs by writing this complete Full-Stack Developer road map, which involves possible stacks you can learn and where you can learn them. In this article, I am going to be covering stacks from the Frontend to the Backend and continuous things you can do to keep yourself busy while looking for that big job. FrontEnd Development Frontend has to do with an interactive UI (User Interface) that communicates with the user. This is the part of the web that the user can see and interact with. According to Stack Overflow's annual developer survey for 2020, 37% of developers learn Frontend Development. People going into tech prefer learning a stack that is new and not overpopulated. Here are some recommended Frontend stacks to get you started in your developer journey. Programming Language for Frontend Web Development Programming Language for Frontend Web Development HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language): I recommend HTML to anyone transitioning into Frontend Development. It is the ABC of the Frontend. HTML can be seen as the skeleton of the website, which has the basic structure that makes a website. The HTML tells the browser how to display the elements like images, texts, and links. A topical HTML file contains various tags that give the webpage structure. Here is a link to kickstart your journey in understanding HTML w3schools CSS (Cascading Style Sheet): CSS is the next go-to step after learning HTML. I said earlier that "HTML can be seen as the skeleton of the website," but this time, CSS is the flesh of the website. CSS is used to style the website, making it more interactive and user-friendly. CSS is used to style the various tags/elements of HTML. Here is a link to learn CSS in-depth w3schools JavaScript: Most new Developers confuse Java programming language as the short form of JavaScript. JavaScript is a different programming language that was later introduced into programming. JavaScript has grown so vastly that people now consider it to be a a back-end language. JavaScript is what makes the website functional. It brings the website to life. Let's take a house for example, the house structure is the HTML, the CSS is the paints doors and windows and the interior decorator of the house. JavaScript is what powers the house to have running water and electricity. Here is a YouTube video to expand your knowledge of JavaScript SuperSimpleDev CSS Frameworks: To make writing codes easier, faster, and more efficient, I recommend you learn a CSS Framework. There are many types of CSS frameworks, but the most used are Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS. Bootstrap helps in grid systems and responsive designs, but compared to Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap may be grander and more complex to write. Tailwind CSS is widely preferred and is excellent for styling. Both have excellent documentation and community support. Tailwind CSS Documentation and Bootstrap Documentation React Js: React is a famous JavaScript Library that builds dynamic user interfaces. React allows the user to break down the code into various components, thereby making the coding space cleaner and more organized. Learn React on YouTube for free on FreeCodeCamp NextJS: After mastering React, learn NextJS for server-side rendering and generating static websites. The NextJS documentation offers a getting started guide. NextJS Docs HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language): I recommend HTML to anyone transitioning into Frontend Development. It is the ABC of the Frontend. HTML can be seen as the skeleton of the website, which has the basic structure that makes a website. The HTML tells the browser how to display the elements like images, texts, and links. A topical HTML file contains various tags that give the webpage structure. Here is a link to kickstart your journey in understanding HTML w3schools HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language): w3schools w3schools CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) : CSS is the next go-to step after learning HTML. I said earlier that "HTML can be seen as the skeleton of the website," but this time, CSS is the flesh of the website. CSS is used to style the website, making it more interactive and user-friendly. CSS is used to style the various tags/elements of HTML. Here is a link to learn CSS in-depth w3schools CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) w3schools w3schools JavaScript: Most new Developers confuse Java programming language as the short form of JavaScript. JavaScript is a different programming language that was later introduced into programming. JavaScript has grown so vastly that people now consider it to be a a back-end language. JavaScript is what makes the website functional. It brings the website to life. Let's take a house for example, the house structure is the HTML, the CSS is the paints doors and windows and the interior decorator of the house. JavaScript is what powers the house to have running water and electricity. Here is a YouTube video to expand your knowledge of JavaScript SuperSimpleDev JavaScript: SuperSimpleDev SuperSimpleDev CSS Frameworks : To make writing codes easier, faster, and more efficient, I recommend you learn a CSS Framework. There are many types of CSS frameworks, but the most used are Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS. Bootstrap helps in grid systems and responsive designs, but compared to Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap may be grander and more complex to write. Tailwind CSS is widely preferred and is excellent for styling. Both have excellent documentation and community support. Tailwind CSS Documentation and Bootstrap Documentation CSS Frameworks Tailwind CSS Documentation Tailwind CSS Documentation Bootstrap Documentation Bootstrap Documentation React Js : React is a famous JavaScript Library that builds dynamic user interfaces. React allows the user to break down the code into various components, thereby making the coding space cleaner and more organized. Learn React on YouTube for free on FreeCodeCamp React Js FreeCodeCamp FreeCodeCamp NextJS: After mastering React, learn NextJS for server-side rendering and generating static websites. The NextJS documentation offers a getting started guide. NextJS Docs NextJS: NextJS Docs NextJS Docs Backend Development Back-end Development means working on server-side software, which focuses on everything you can't see on a website. Back-end developers ensure the website performs correctly, focusing on databases, back-end logic, application programming interface (APIs), architecture, and servers. Node.js: NodeJS is your go-to start in Backend Development. NodeJS is a runtime environment, a runtime environment is an environment in which the program or an application is executed. Node Js allows you to run a program outside the browser like Firefox or Chrome. NodeJS helps Frontend Developers build a prograusingth a programming language they are familiar with. NodeJS can be seen as the backbone of the Backend, which runs on a single server. DataBase: MongoDB is one of the most common DataBase used to store documents in JSON-like format. MongoDB makes it easy for developers to store structured or unstructured data. Learn MongoDB. PHP: Is a Dynamic interpreted scripting language for building interactive websites on the server, despite haters pronouncing it dead, it remains one of the most popular languages for Backend Development. It powers content management systems like WordPress Wikipedia etc. Php is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web Development and can be embedded into HTML. Learn Php Python: Python is a high-level interpreted program famous for its zen-like codes. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. It is commonly used to build server side applications like web apps with Django framework. It is the language of choice for big data analysis and machine learning. Learn Python Node.js: NodeJS is your go-to start in Backend Development. NodeJS is a runtime environment, a runtime environment is an environment in which the program or an application is executed. Node Js allows you to run a program outside the browser like Firefox or Chrome. NodeJS helps Frontend Developers build a prograusingth a programming language they are familiar with. NodeJS can be seen as the backbone of the Backend, which runs on a single server. Node.js: DataBase: MongoDB is one of the most common DataBase used to store documents in JSON-like format. MongoDB makes it easy for developers to store structured or unstructured data. Learn MongoDB . DataBase: MongoDB MongoDB PHP: Is a Dynamic interpreted scripting language for building interactive websites on the server, despite haters pronouncing it dead, it remains one of the most popular languages for Backend Development. It powers content management systems like WordPress Wikipedia etc. Php is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web Development and can be embedded into HTML. Learn Php PHP: Php Php Python: Python is a high-level interpreted program famous for its zen-like codes. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. It is commonly used to build server side applications like web apps with Django framework. It is the language of choice for big data analysis and machine learning. Learn Python Python: Python Python Full-Stack Development A full-stack developer is a developer or engineer who can build both the front end and the back end of a website. Integrating front-end and back-end knowledge, focus on creating full-stack applications. Use the technologies learned to build robust, scalable web applications. Mobile Application Development 1. React Native: Transition into Mobile Development with React Native, allowing you to reuse JavaScript knowledge. The official React Native documentation is a good starting point. 1. React Native: React Native documentation React Native documentation **Continuous Learning and Specialization
\ The tech landscape evolves rapidly, so continuous learning is crucial. Focus on areas of interest or where job opportunities are growing. Participate in open-source projects, contribute to forums, and attend meetups or conferences to stay current. This roadmap provides a structured approach to becoming a versatile full-stack developer capable of handling a wide range of web and Mobile Development challenges. Remember, the key to success in this field is consistent practice and a willingness to adapt to new technologies and methodologies. **Resources
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I know it can be hard to learn a new programming language. In this article, I want to share my plan with you. It’s a way to learn in eight weeks using videos, articles, and practice exercises. Exercises are very important because I think the best way to learn is by doing them. Python I’ve created this learning plan for people who don’t have much free time. You only need about 30–50 minutes a day and consistency. In my plan, I use the 80/20 principle, which will help you learn the most important things first and improve the rest through practice. For those who read this article to the end, I have prepared a learning tracking sheet to help you track your progress. https://youtu.be/gsnOgtnWqH4?si=mJ-Pfm7Ele-7tsK5&embedable=true Subscribe on my YouTube channel Why You Should Learn Python Python is a very popular programming language. People use it for web development, data science, artificial intelligence, scientific computing, cybersecurity, and more. Python’s syntax is simple and easy to understand, which makes it a great choice for beginners. Its simplicity helps newcomers learn the language quickly. Another important thing is career opportunities. Learning Python can lead to many job options in software development, data analysis, AI, machine learning, and more. What is the 80/20 Principle The 80/20 principle, also called the Pareto Principle, is a rule that says 80% of the results come from 20% of the efforts. If you learn the 20% of Python concepts that are most important and used the most, you can get 80% of what you need to be good at it. This means learning the basic rules, control structures, types of data, and main libraries. Instead of trying to learn everything about Python, focus on the most important parts that help you the most. How to Learn Python in 8 Weeks - The Plan Week 1: Python Basics Day 1: Introduction to Python Watch (first 10 minutes) Learn: Python Full Course for Beginners (Introduction section) Read: The Python Tutorial - Python.org Install Python and write your first script: print "Hello, World!" Exercise: Day 2: Python Variables and Data Types Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Variables and Data Types Read: Python Variables - W3Schools Practice creating variables of different data types: string, int, float, and bool. Exercise: Day 3: Basic Operators Watch (first 10 minutes) Learn: Python Operators Read: Python Operators - W3Schools Create simple expressions using arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators. Exercise: Day 4: Python Strings Watch (first 10 minutes) Learn: Python Strings and String Manipulation Read: Python Strings - W3Schools Practice with string concatenation, methods, and formatting. Exercise: Day 5: Control Flow - if, elif, else Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python If Else Statements Read: Python If...Else - W3Schools Write a program that uses if, elif, and else statements to handle multiple conditions. Exercise: Day 6: Loops in Python Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Loops Read: Python While Loops - W3Schools Write a while loop that prints numbers from 1 to 10. Exercise: Day 7: Review and Practice Solve exercises on to review the week's concepts. Exercise: Exercism's Python Track Week 2: Data Structures Day 8: Lists Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Lists Read: Python Lists - W3Schools Create a list, add items, remove items, and iterate over the list. Exercise: Day 9: Dictionaries Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Dictionaries Read: Python Dictionaries - W3Schools Create a dictionary, add key-value pairs, access values, and use a loop to print all keys. Exercise: Day 10: Tuples Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Tuples Read: Python Tuples - W3Schools Create a tuple, access its elements, and understand the concept of immutability. Exercise: Day 11: Sets Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Sets Read: Python Sets - W3Schools Create a set, add and remove items, and perform basic set operations (union, intersection). Exercise: Day 12: Functions Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Functions Read: Python Functions - W3Schools Write a function that takes arguments and returns a value; call the function to test it. Exercise: Day 13: Modules Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Modules Read: Python Modules - W3Schools Import a module and use a function from it (e.g., module). Exercise: math Day 14-15: Review and Practice Tackle more complex exercises on . Exercise: HackerRank Python Practice Week 3: Advanced Data Structures and Comprehensions (Continued) Day 16: Dictionary Comprehensions Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Dictionary Comprehension Tutorial Read: Dictionary Comprehensions in Python - DataCamp Create dictionary comprehensions to transform and filter data. Exercise: Day 17: Set Comprehensions Explore set comprehensions through (Read for 10 minutes) Learn: Python Set Comprehensions Practice creating sets using set comprehensions with various conditions. Exercise: Day 18: File Handling Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python File Handling Read: Python File Handling - W3Schools Practice opening, reading, writing, and appending to files in Python. Exercise: Day 19: Working with JSON in Python Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python JSON Read: Python JSON - W3Schools Practice parsing JSON and converting Python objects to JSON format. Exercise: Day 20: Review and Practice Complete exercises related to this week's topics on platforms like or . Exercise: Exercism HackerRank Week 4: Functions and Error Handling Day 21: Functions Deep Dive Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Functions - Core Programming Read: Python Functions - Real Python Write functions with different types of parameters, default values, and keyword arguments. Exercise: Day 22: Lambda Functions Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Lambda Functions Read: Python Lambda - W3Schools Practice creating simple lambda functions for quick tasks. Exercise: Day 23: Error and Exception Handling Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Exception Handling Read: Python Try Except - W3Schools Write code blocks using try, except, else, and finally to handle errors gracefully. Exercise: Day 24: Modules and Packages Watch (10 minutes) Learn: Python Modules and Packages Read: Python Modules - Real Python Create a simple module and import it into another Python script. Exercise: Day 25-26: Intermediate Projects Start a small project to apply the concepts learned. This could be a simple data analysis using external libraries or a small web scraping script. Activity: Day 27: Review and Practice Review the week's learning and practice any concepts you find challenging. Utilize coding challenge platforms for more practice. Exercise: Week 5: Diving into Data Science with Python Learn to manipulate and visualize data using Python. Day 28-29: Get started with pandas by reading and experimenting with data frames. Learn & Practice: 10 Minutes to pandas Day 30-31: Explore data visualization with matplotlib by following the . Learn & Practice: Matplotlib Pyplot tutorial Day 32-33: Work on a data analysis project. Use a dataset from and perform data cleaning, manipulation, and visualization. Project: Kaggle Week 6: Web Development with Flask Build a basic web application using Flask. Day 34-35: Watch and set up a basic Flask project. Learn: Python Flask for Beginners Day 36-37: Expand your Flask app by adding new routes and views. Follow tutorials from the . Learn & Practice: Flask documentation Day 38-39: Create a simple web application like a to-do list or a personal diary app where users can add, delete, or edit entries. Project: Week 7: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Deepen your understanding of OOP in Python. Day 40-42: Dive into OOP concepts with . Practice by creating classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism. Learn & Practice: Real Python's OOP tutorial Day 43-44: Develop a simple command-line application (e.g., a contact book or an inventory system) using OOP principles. Project: Day 46: Go over the concepts and code from the week to consolidate your learning. Review: Week 8: Final Project and Exploration Apply all the concepts learned in a comprehensive project. Day 47-51: Start a project that interests you. It could be a more advanced data analysis project, a more complex web application, or an automation script. Plan, design, code, and test your project. Project: Day 52-53: Review your project, add documentation, and consider any additional features or improvements. Explore any libraries or frameworks that could enhance your project. Review & Extend: By the end of these eight weeks, you should have a solid foundation in Python and practical experience with a range of applications. My Personal Tips to Learn Python Effectively Use techniques like the Pomodoro Technique (study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break) to maintain focus and avoid burnout. Engage with Python communities on platforms like Stack Overflow or Reddit's r/learnpython to get insights Consistency is Key. Even if it's just 30 minutes, do it daily without fail. Practice every day Learning Tracking Sheet You can download a tracking sheet from this link. It will help you track your progress and stay motivated. Download Learning Tracking Sheet That’s it! :) If you like this article, please don’t forget to share it with your friends! Thanks! Also published . here

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Have you ever been the coder who scoffed at PHP? The one who believed it was outdated and uncool? I was that coder once. I used to think that and were the future, while PHP was a relic of the past. But then, I entered the real world of coding, where I worked on projects for actual businesses. And guess what? The numbers told a different story – PHP was everywhere, especially in the realm of small businesses. At , where I now work, PHP is the most in-demand language for our web projects. Python JavaScript Hybrid Web Agency So, I decided to be a rebel, just like PHP. While everyone was saying that PHP is dead, I wanted to explore why it's still holding its ground. What you're about to read is not clickbait; it's a long-overdue conversation. Let's spill the beans on why endures, even when the cool kids look the other way. Plus, I'll share my secret recipe for choosing the right language for your projects – it's all about facts, not trends. Get ready for some eye-opening insights! 😉 PHP What Makes PHP a Juggernaut? In 2023, . Yes, you read that correctly – nearly 4 out of 5 websites rely on PHP. And when it comes to content management systems, WordPress, built in PHP, reigns supreme with a whopping 60% market share. PHP commands a staggering 76.8% of websites worldwide But why does PHP persist? Well, its user-friendly nature is a significant factor. For beginners and small businesses entering the world of web development, PHP offers a gentle learning curve – no complex frameworks or dependencies are required. Just find a server that supports it, upload your PHP files, and you're good to go. PHP also found its footing during the early days of the web, catering to startups hungry for rapid and cost-effective development. While other languages were targeting big enterprises, PHP democratized web development for the underdogs. Once firmly established, technology becomes difficult to displace. Millions of PHP-powered websites exist, and migration would be a colossal undertaking. With such a vast PHP ecosystem, it remains a pragmatic choice for many. Modern PHP (versions 5.6, 7.x, and 8.x) is no slouch. It's secure, scalable, and ready for enterprise-level applications. PHP 8, the latest iteration, brings even more power for handling complex systems. Sure, other languages have their merits – Java, C#, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Go – each with its niche. But PHP thrives in real-world scenarios, regardless of its elitist detractors. Why the PHP Hate? So, why does PHP face the wrath of developer disdain, even as it powers a significant portion of the web? Much of the criticism stems from PHP's humble beginnings as a beginner-friendly language. Born in the '90s, its simplicity was intended to welcome newcomers to web development. However, this led to it being labeled as an "amateur" or "toy" language, a favorite target for tech purists. Compare PHP's accessibility to languages like Java, C#, and Python, designed for complex enterprise-level tasks. The latter seemed like the choice of professionals. PHP critics often used it as a symbol of superiority – "I'd never touch PHP." PHP's inconsistent syntax didn't do it any favors, with peculiarities that became fodder for ridicule. Tech enthusiasts reveled in bashing PHP as overhyped and mainstream. It became the cool, rebellious stance among coders to dismiss it. However, behind the scenes, PHP was quietly evolving. The introduction of object-oriented features in PHP 5, the emergence of frameworks like Laravel, performance enhancements in PHP 7, and the enterprise-ready PHP 8 painted a different picture. Yet, first impressions tend to linger. PHP's early reputation as unsophisticated stuck with tech purists who were more focused on theory than real-world results. In reality, no language is universally "better" or "worse." Each has its place. However, developers can be opinionated, and PHP's accessible roots made it an easy target for snobbery. There's also another factor at play – the Boomer effect. Many Boomers who have been developers since the early days or have some knowledge of development tend to prefer PHP. In our company, which offers PHP development services in Marysville, a significant number of our clients who request Laravel or PHP projects are Boomers. This association further reinforces the idea that PHP is a relic of the past. Choosing the Right Language When it comes to selecting languages for your projects, how can you navigate through the hype and technical elitism to make the best choice? First, closely examine your specific goals, target audience, timeline, budget, and business requirements. Are you a small startup aiming to create an MVP quickly and affordably? Or are you an established enterprise with concerns about long-term scalability? Identify your constraints. Next, assess the ecosystem surrounding each language. For instance, while Ruby on Rails may offer elegance, there's a smaller pool of developers skilled in it, which could make hiring challenging. On the other hand, Java boasts a massive ecosystem but involves more ceremony with frameworks like Spring. Scrutinize the dependencies and tooling available as well. For example, JavaScript's npm package manager had a reputation for fragility, leading to "dependency hell" when packages broke. Languages with more oversight, like C#, sidestepped this issue. Additionally, consider hosting and deployment factors. PHP is straightforward to host almost anywhere, but deploying a complex Dockerized microservices application requires more orchestration. Legacy technology plays a role too. Rewriting an older PHP system into a trendy new stack may not be a worthwhile investment of resources. Enhancing it incrementally could be a smarter approach. Don't underestimate the importance of language familiarity within your team. Leveraging existing skills can significantly boost productivity. A less popular language might have a steeper learning curve. Furthermore, analyze usage statistics within your industry instead of focusing solely on general popularity. While Python may be trendy overall, for the types of applications you build, PHP or .NET may be more prevalent. Let real-world data guide your decisions. Most importantly, don't let peer pressure influence your choice. Developers can become zealots for their preferred languages, often for emotional rather than practical reasons. Make a rational decision based on evidence. Every language brings unique advantages suitable for specific use cases. The "best" choice depends on the context. For instance, while I appreciate Python's elegance, I often turn to PHP or JavaScript for web-based business applications due to their ubiquity. Every technology has its downsides, but when used strategically, even imperfect tools can achieve remarkable results. Prioritize solving the business problem first, and then choose the language that pragmatically aligns with your objectives. Don't Believe the Hype – Examine the Evidence So, what can we learn from taking an honest look at PHP's enduring prominence in contrast to the hype surrounding trendier languages? Focus on Statistics, Not Opinions: Programming language discussions online can become highly divisive and tribal. Instead of getting caught up in zealotry, stay objective. Rely on hard data about usage and job demand to get the complete picture. Numbers don't lie. Evaluate Tools in Context: No language is universally the "best" or "worst." Each has its pros and cons, making it suitable for different purposes. Base your choices on your specific constraints and use cases, not abstract ideals. Choose the Right Tool for the Job: Given the same task, an artisan woodworker and a mechanical engineer would use very different tools. Similarly, different languages excel at specific jobs. Select what makes the most pragmatic sense. Don't Reinvent the Wheel: Before discarding legacy systems to chase trends, consider incremental improvement. It's often wiser to enhance existing, functioning code rather than undertake a complete rewrite. Beware the Hype Cycle: Developers are constantly chasing the next big thing. However, early-stage languages lack maturity and stability, and their pitfalls aren't fully understood. Proven languages have already weathered growth pains. Stay Flexible: Languages come and go, and frameworks rise and fall. Rigidly adhering to a narrow skillset leaves you vulnerable. Maintain proficiency across various languages and embrace ongoing learning. Watch for Elitism: Some developers disparage certain languages irrationally to appear sophisticated. However, a language's accessibility to beginners doesn't inherently make it bad. Judge tools solely by their utility. Focus on Transferable Skills: While syntax may differ, core concepts like logic and problem-solving transcend languages. Invest in honing these skills rather than fixating on a single language. At the end of the day, no single language or technology can cover all use cases. As developers, we have a vast array of tools at our disposal, each with strengths suited to particular applications. Keep an open mind, prioritize business value, and let real data guide your technology choices. Hype may come and go, but good code stands the test of time. Peace! ✌ References: PHP usage statistics: WordPress market share: Source Source PHP versions: Sources Latest PHP 8.2 features: Source Laravel framework: Official Website npm dependency issues: Source JavaScript frameworks: Express.js Web development basics: W3Schools

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Prior to my decision to learn programming, I'd always been in traditional industries. Despite no major complaints about my current job, I felt left behind in this rapidly evolving tech world. Every day we use the internet, yet I knew nothing about the foundational knowledge that builds it, which made me feel uneasy and upset. But the absence of a teacher and industry experience led me to detours in my self-taught programming journey. In this thread, I will share a complete guide for a total beginner to learn HTML and CSS quickly (all learning resources mentioned in this thread are free!). The link below is a simple clone of the YouTube homepage I made after learning the content: . youtubeDemo If I can grasp these two important and fundamental tech stacks quickly, why can't you learn them in a short time? Pitfalls: Regarding learning resources: Today isn't an era of information scarcity, but an era of information explosion. Without spending a dime, we can find plenty of excellent learning resources on the web, be it articles or lengthy video tutorials. Yet, it can make us, as beginners, feel overwhelmed. For example, you may find hundreds of online courses, tutorials, and books for learning Python on the internet. The sheer number of choices may leave you not knowing where to start. I've lost myself in this ocean of information before. I tried to follow several courses at the same time, only to find that I had neither the time nor energy to complete them all. Until later, I realized a principle: Just like when programming, strategy and thinking are always more important than specific codes, clearly defining our long-term learning goals and roadmap is always more critical than any particular materials or tutorials. No matter how excellent or detailed the tutorials are, they are just tools, tools to achieve our goals and roadmaps. Without the North Star, we will lose our way. Regarding time and energy: As adults, we all have our work and families, responsibilities that cannot be neglected. So, we certainly don't have as much time and energy as students do to devote to learning all day. At the same time, I found that my learning speed for new things is not as fast as when I was young, which in turn requires me to spend more time and energy to understand and remember new knowledge. This sometimes makes me feel frustrated and even begins to doubt my decision. But as Haruki Murakami said, once you get through the storm, you won't be the same person. In the process of your persistent progress, all feelings of failure and doubts will eventually vanish. Regarding tech stack selection: The development of technology today is accelerating. Especially this year, the explosive leaps in the AIGC field and the endless emergence of new tech stacks have left many seasoned tech workers amazed. Some tech stacks that were once very popular suddenly become no longer popular. As a newcomer who hasn't even started, seeing these abstruse concepts and codes, I often feel confused about which tech stacks I should learn. I wonder if it would be a waste of time and energy after learning. It was not until I read a large number of blogs from tech experts that I realized a consensus among excellent tech workers: No matter how technology develops, how new tech stacks evolve, the basics are the most important. For example, even today, HTML, CSS, and Javascript are still the basis of all web applications. No matter what new framework or tech stack you learn, it's impossible without understanding these three basics. Learning strategy: After a long period of exploration and hesitation in the early stage, I finally clarified my future goal to become a full-stack developer, capable of developing web apps independently. Therefore, the learning roadmap was apparent. According to my target, I devised a learning strategy of starting with front-end, then back-end, and finally blockchain + artificial intelligence, basic before framework. HTML, CSS, and Javascript are all just the basics of front-end. The content of Javascript is relatively large, and as a programming language, its complexity and learning curve are much higher than HTML and CSS, so I put it behind. As for HTML and CSS, both are markup languages, relatively simple, three days are enough. I divided three days into six half-days, each half-day focused on one theme. In the first and second half-days, I focused on learning HTML, starting with basic tags, then learning how to layout, embed images, and links, etc. In the next two half-days, I focused on CSS, learning how to use it to beautify web pages, modify fonts, colors, and layouts, etc. On the last day, I devoted all the time to follow a quality tutorial on YouTube to do a small project - cloning the YouTube homepage, thus practicing all the knowledge I learned. Adult learning should follow the "Learn, Practice, Use, Create" stages. Obviously, 3 days is not enough to reach the Use and Create stages, but by truly creating some actual small projects, we can basically complete the Learn and Practice stages. Learning resources and process: Due to limited time, I couldn't choose lengthy video tutorials that take tens of hours. As a beginner, I also couldn't pick those seemingly short but demanding lots of prior knowledge tutorials or documents. Therefore, a balance needed to be considered. So on the first day, I spent some time quickly completing and on the htmlDog website. This part is straightforward, even for a novice with zero foundation. Still, after learning, I had an idea of what HTML is and what it can do.
With these basic concepts, the following steps were easy. For the rest of the day, I opened the and quickly went over the HTML-related content. I set aside the ones I didn't understand for the time being, focusing on mastering the usage of some common tags, and reinforcing the content I learned in the morning. the HTML Beginner Tutorial HTML Intermediate Tutorial w3school webpage On the second day, like the first day, I quickly completed and on the htmlDog website. It's also a simple introductory course suitable for beginners to understand the basic concepts. For the rest of the day, I again devoted to . If you have time, I recommend browsing the book "CSS in Depth" by Keith J. Grant. Reading it all will undoubtedly take a lot of time, but we only need to look at the first chapter for now. After reading the first chapter, you will have a deeper understanding of the underlying logic of CSS operation. the CSS Beginner Tutorial CSS Intermediate Tutorial w3school's CSS content The whole day and night of the third day, I mainly followed a quality tutorial on YouTube to complete my practice project. I have browsed countless HTML and CSS video tutorials online, but I can assure you that this is the best one I have seen. This guy is legendary, he's excellent at letting beginners and dummies like me quickly understand concepts and code and apply them to practice. is over 6 hours long, and it's not easy to complete it in one day. Even though the study of the past two days has given me a lot of basic knowledge and simple uses of HTML and CSS, I fought from early morning to late night on the third day to barely keep up with the whole tutorial. Without the foundation of the first two days of study, I'm sure I couldn't finish this tutorial in one day. This video Final suggestions: As a beginner, learn to reconcile with yourself and calmly accept your clumsiness at the beginning. Because this is very normal, it's just a regular process of learning new things, after all, most of us are not geniuses. If you haven't set a long-term learning goal (like I hope I can develop web apps independently in the future), you can first set a shorter and smaller target, such as writing a simple Python program (e.g., a weather forecast app). Then, you can research what kind of learning resources (books, courses, tutorials) will help you reach this goal. The advantage of this is that you can focus your attention, avoid being disturbed by irrelevant information, and you can apply your new knowledge in a practical project immediately. Value interaction with the community, but don't rely completely on others' help. Instead, make good use of tools to solve encountered problems. I've read many experience posts about learning to program, and they all emphasize integrating into the community and getting community help. However, when I truly encountered problems, I found that timely and effective help was not necessarily available from social networks or Q&A sites like Stack Overflow. In fact, most of the problems I encountered were solved through Google and ChatGPT, especially when we are pursuing efficiency in learning! If we harbor ideals, are willing to challenge ourselves, explore the unknown, then age, background, money, intelligence, nothing will become obstacles to us changing ourselves and growing continuously. Regardless of where we are, at what stage of life, we can all become better! That concludes my week of self-learning experience. I'm sincerely sharing it in the hope that it can be helpful to some extent for other self-learners. The path of self-learning is not easy, but as long as we stick to it and keep moving forward, I believe we can all achieve our goals. Stay hungry, stay foolish. Let's keep learning and growing!

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