Skill Foundry

@skillfoundryio

Skill Foundry is where beginners learn to code the right way!

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  1. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Signs you're in tutorial hell: - Copy/paste everything - Can't code without following along - "it works, I'll understand it later" - 50 open browser tabs - Finished 100 tutorials, can't build anything There's a better way! Learn the fundamentals first.
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  2. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Hey @riotgames Idea: Release premium arcane skins with the revenue going to fund more seasons. I’d buy them.
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  3. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Kids… 10 PRINT “Hello, World”
    Wise @trikcode
    Which one did you write first? 1. <h1>Hello, World!</h1> 2. print("Hello, World!")
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  4. Wise✓@trikcode
    Which one did you write first? 1. <h1>Hello, World!</h1> 2. print("Hello, World!")
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  5. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Looking at a thread on LinkedIn where there are a lot of developers with “Open to Work” railing against coding tests in the interview process. Hrm… 😏
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  6. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    "Just read the documentation!" Ah yes, the classic response when a junior dev asks for help. Because we all know the best way to learn complex technical concepts is to wade through 47 pages of arcane references written by... the same experts with blind spots. There's a reason my programs have structured progression paths. Documentation is a reference, not a teacher.
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  7. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    This
    Danny Thompson @DThompsonDev
    Too many devs think networking to get a job means they need to make a PowerPoint presentation and sell folks on it. Nooooo! I've literally gotten jobs because the conversation started with someone at a meetup and we geeked out over a technology. Don't over complicate this.
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  8. Danny Thompson✓@DThompsonDev
    Too many devs think networking to get a job means they need to make a PowerPoint presentation and sell folks on it. Nooooo! I've literally gotten jobs because the conversation started with someone at a meetup and we geeked out over a technology. Don't over complicate this.
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  9. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Most modern servers and containers run on Linux, so understanding how to manage them, along with skills like command-line usage and bash scripting, will make you a more versatile and well-rounded programmer in the long run. 📌Save this tip for when you're working on your next project! Learn to code the RIGHT way. 💻Start with our FREE trial course: #coding #codinglife #programmer #programming #beginnerprogramming #webdeveloper #web #softwareengineer #tech #techtok #developers #devlife #codingforbeginners #codingbootcamp #codingtok
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  10. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Want to know why most technical education content sucks? It's called the "expert blind spot", and it's EVERYWHERE. Senior engineers: "Just use dependency injection!" Junior devs: "What's a dependency? Why are we injecting things??" After years of experience, experts forget what it's like to be a beginner. Everything seems "obvious" when you've done it 1000 times. That's why I make subject matter experts do a "beginner's mind" exercise before they touch any training content. If you want to know why my programs are so good, it starts here.
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  11. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    The comments hurt my soul. Modern databases like Postgres support both paradigms - use tables where you need structure, documents where you need flexibility. Pick the right tool for each data pattern, not just one approach for everything.
    Catalin @catalinmpit
    Simple: I don’t. I simply use Postgres.
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  12. Catalin✓@catalinmpit
    Simple: I don’t. I simply use Postgres.
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  13. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    If you want to know what my formative IDE years looked like, this is it right here.
    Avalonia UI @AvaloniaUI
    Absolute madness....but we LOVE IT 😍😍😍😍
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  14. Avalonia UI@AvaloniaUI
    Absolute madness....but we LOVE IT 😍😍😍😍
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  15. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    The veterans I've taught are some of the most disciplined and dedicated learners I've ever worked with. But we need to do better at providing clear paths from service into high-paying technical careers. To all who have served: thank you! And to companies looking for exceptional talent - you're missing out if you're not building programs specifically for veterans.
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  16. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    "I'll learn when I feel motivated!" Narrator: They did not, in fact, learn when they felt motivated. Build habits, not hopes. Schedule your learning like you schedule eating. Your future self will thank you. Want more tips? Check our free learning course at
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  17. Skill Foundry@skillfoundryio
    Pro tip: Create a separate user account on your computer just for coding. No games. No distractions. Just you and your IDE living your best life. Because let's be honest, that "quick gaming break" never stays quick. #coding #programmerlife
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