Coding - Hodgeblot

10 Must-Read Books For All Programmers

10 Must-Read Books For All ProgrammersA great list. I agree with 9 out of 10 books on this list. But Machiavelli’s THE PRINCE? For real? I can’t believe people still recommend this as behavior to emulate. No thanks.

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Open-source typeface "Hack" brings design to source code

Open-source typeface “Hack” brings design to source codeI like the look of this font. And the promise of a beautiful font for hacking is interesting. Giving it a try today.

Software

What a great little video on why everyone should learn to code.(Kind of old, but just now discovering it.)

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Have you ever lost your love for programming? If yes, how did you get it back? - Quora

Have you ever lost your love for programming? If yes, how did you get it back? - QuoraA fascinating read. A common theme emerges – people have the love of programming sucked from them when their job focuses on the grunt work of coding, rather than the creative and analytical work

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5 Qualities That Make A Great Programmer

5 Qualities That Make A Great ProgrammerWhat a great list. Notice that these are all mental, social, and emotional traits, which run counter to the stereotype of the programmer as an emotional shell of a person who can only interact with the computer. Sure, geeks are often introverted, but the

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eternalsunshineofathoughtfulmind: A Saturday at work means about 5 customers which means I'm starting on my Python for Beginners! How cool...

eternalsunshineofathoughtfulmind: A Saturday at work means about 5 customers which means I’m starting on my Python for Beginners! How cool is all that hand-written Python in a lined notebook?!

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The thing about programming is that it teaches you that you can flip-flop between feeling like a genius and an idiot considerably faster...

The thing about programming is that it teaches you that you can flip-flop between feeling like a genius and an idiot considerably faster than you ever expected. (via thethingaboutprogramming) So true!

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Learning to code? I did it for 2 years - here's what I learned

Learning to code? I did it for 2 years - here's what I learnedI've never sworn so much in my entire life. I stared at a computer screen for hours, trying to fix a bug in my app. The cause of the error eluded me, nudging me into a cycle

Technology

Why Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Bloomberg Are Having the Wrong Debate Over Job Training | Inc.com

Why Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Bloomberg Are Having the Wrong Debate Over Job Training | Inc.comBloomberg saying "you can't teach a coal miner to code" is worse than offensive. It's akin to saying "you can't teach a slave to read." He should be called to account

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Best advice I can give coders

Don’t forget you’re writing code for other people to read. This is the single most important thing you can learn as a programmer. “Does it run?” is the minimum requirement for a good program. After it runs, spend the time needed to clean it

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Lyndsey Scott Tells Us What It's Like To Be A Victoria's Secret Model Who Codes In Her Free Time

Lyndsey Scott Tells Us What It's Like To Be A Victoria's Secret Model Who Codes In Her Free TimeAn interview with a Victoria’s Secret model with a passion for coding.

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Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Learning How to Code

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Learning How to CodeGreat truth in this: “think about what you want to code.”