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Are JavaScript and jQuery Additional Skills to Add to Your Resume?

September 4, 2018 Laura Beginning JavaScript, Career, Courses, JavaScript, Programming, Web Development

I recently answered a question on Quora in which the original poster asked if it was okay to add JavaScript and jQuery to his resume, even if he hadn’t used them much. Ordinarily, I try to

Should I Learn PHP?

August 23, 2018 Laura Courses, PHP, Programming, Web Development, WordPress

I will admit it: I am a little scared to write and publish this post. Sharing opinions on programming languages tends to invite strong opinions and even conflict. Allow me to explain. About a

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How to Stop Spam Bots from Visiting Your Website

August 20, 2018 Laura Google Analytics, Referral Spam, Spam, Web Development, Web Hosting, WordPress

This past week, You Can Learn How to Code received a ton of referral traffic. I was initially excited when I logged into Google Analytics and saw the results. Upon closer examination, however, I discovered

XML Online Training

August 12, 2018 Laura Career, Courses, XML

I have been on the hunt for a good XML course for a couple of years now and have piloted a few different XML online training courses. It has been quite a search, as I

Can I Learn JavaScript?

August 9, 2018 Laura Beginning JavaScript, JavaScript, Mindset, Programming

It’s been awhile since I’ve written a post on mindset, and I think this one is long overdue. As many of you may know, I spend quite a bit of time on Quora providing encouragement

How to Learn HTML and CSS Fast: The Best Course to Get You Started

July 18, 2018 Laura Courses, CSS, HTML, Web Design

I recently had the pleasure of taking Brad Schiff’s Web Design for Beginners course on Udemy, and all I can say is that I wish this course existed when I was first trying to learn

How Do I Become a Web Designer?

June 15, 2018 Laura Career, Career Paths, Courses, CSS, HTML, Web Design

If you have a strong independent streak, a well-developed sense of aesthetics and don’t shy away from learning tech skills, then you might enjoy a career as a web designer. A good web designer enjoys

Introduction to conditional logic in JavaScript

If / Else Statements in JavaScript

June 11, 2018 Laura Beginning JavaScript, JavaScript, Programming

Understanding if / else statements and other types of conditional logic is an essential skill for programmers. As you start to write more complex programs, you’ll find that you’ll start relying heavily on conditional logic.

Best Online JavaScript Course — The Web Developer Bootcamp

June 8, 2018 Laura Beginning JavaScript, JavaScript, Programming

Update January 2021: I had stopped recommending this course so vehemently because it had not been updated to include ES6 syntax, but I am glad to say that the course is now fully updated! Colt

How to Learn React.js — Part 1

November 13, 2017 Laura Courses, JavaScript, React

React.js is the hot new JavaScript library right now. Ever since it was announced that it was invented at Facebook, many web developers have started using it in their own web applications. There is some

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