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Learn HTML and CSS by Building an Order Summary Component
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Beau Carnes
August 10, 2022
HTML and CSS are the most important technologies when it comes to creating websites. And building projects is one of the best ways to learn them.
We just published a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will help you learn HTML and CSS through building an order summary component.
Madison Kanna created this course. She is an experienced software engineer and knows how to break things down to teach beginners.
In this course, Madison will show you how to solve a challenge from Frontend Mentor. The challenge is to build out an order summary component and get it looking as close to the design as possible.
Here are the sections covered in this course:
Project setup
Intro to web development
Server and client model
HTML and CSS intro
What is a component
Project intro
Intro to Figma and Sketch
Opening starter files
Text editor refresher
Starter files overview
Creating the project
Our first HTML file
Hello world
HTML basics
Adding CSS
Intro to CSS selectors
HTML, CSS and JS
Class selectors
Using CSS Variables
Adding the page background
Adding text color
Intro to devtools
CSS Inheritance
CSS Specificity
Adding the component title
Adding the hero image
The CSS Box Model
CSS Shorthands
The universal selector
Box-sizing
Building the card
Adding the font
Styling the card container
Building the buttons
Building the annual plan box
Styling our link tag
Centering the page
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Starting your development journey into the world of Web3
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Piers Ridyard, Radix

August 6, 2022 1:10 PM
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What’s the hottest job on the market? Software engineers, programmers, and designers have been in high demand over the last decade. However, with the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrency, Web3 developers have quickly risen on the list.
Web3 has seen a massive influx of interest over the past two years. The startup scene is on fire as new projects sprout up and innovation flourishes. Even some of the largest companies in the world such as Nike and Adidas have thrown their hats in the ring. All of this has made Web3 developers a hot commodity.
But despite the massive demand, Web3 developers are in short supply. The concept of Web3 is still a relatively new idea and has only existed since 2014. There aren’t too many college courses that incorporate blockchain, let alone material on a concept that’s still taking shape. This was just one of the few reasons that led us to create a full stack geared towards developing in Web3.
It might not be a surprise, then, that Web3 developers can command a pretty hefty price tag. In fact, some put these salaries between $300,000 and $750,000. This may just be one of the big reasons why developers at Meta (formerly Facebook) and Google are making the switch to Web3.
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But Silicon Valley isn’t the only space that’s seeing a growing migration of developers. In fact, Web3 is attracting an entirely new wave of talent. Take Redfoo for example. The Billboard artist ditched his music career to pursue his passion for coding. The self-taught celebrity has since learned Solidity and Rust, and now operates as a partner with Radix.
So why can developers demand such high salaries, and why are companies paying it? The answer lies within the potential of Web3.
What is Web3?
Many consider Web3 to be the next step in the evolution of the internet.
Web1 is classified as the initial phase of the internet. Websites were just simple pages with text and the occasional picture. These sites didn’t offer much beyond the information displayed on them.
Web2 came about as websites became more engaging and provided utility. At this stage, the internet is known for its most popular uses: social media, eCommerce, and entertainment. But Web2 also saw the internet become highly contained and controlled by large corporations. Internet users now experience the web through the products and services of companies such as Google, Meta, and Amazon.
Web3 looks to separate itself from the control of these large organizations by utilizing the blockchain as its basis. Due to its decentralized nature, blockchain helps to avoid these types of gatekeepers while also providing more functionality and utility through things such as cryptocurrency.
So what does it take to become a Web3 developer?
Find the right programming language
One of the first steps in Web3 development is becoming accustomed to the many programming languages available. Solidity is one of the most popular languages and is employed by Ethereum and numerous other blockchains.
Other popular options include JavaScript, Python and Rust. Depending on the blockchain being built on, one programming language will make more sense than another. For example, Rust will help write smart contracts on Solana, while Plutus is used on Cardano.
Choosing the right environment
Because Web3 relies on distributed ledger technology (DLT), it’s beneficial to understand the benefits of building in that environment. DLT is known to create an environment that fosters transparency and traceability, while also increasing the speed of transactions (or in this case, Web searches) and keeping costs low.
For a better understanding of the nitty-gritty of DLT, many Web3 project developers have assumed that a Blockchain is the only-and best- way to go, recommending the reading of the Ethereum and Bitcoin whitepapers. They explain the ins and outs of each respective platform and their various components.
Additionally, every DLT is different and has its own rules and requirements. These differences can range from the primary program language used to specific standards developers must adhere to. Initially sticking to a single DLT environment, Blockchain or otherwise, can allow developers to gain more targeted understanding of the underlying technology. This can prevent spreading oneself too thin by trying to learn the many different nuances.
Deciding on a development stack
A development stack is an integral resource for any software developer, and it’s no different for Web3. A development stack is a plethora of tools that developers use to bring their projects to life. A Web3 stack is typically composed of a Web3 library, smart contracts, nodes, and wallets. Additionally, developers can utilize a purpose-built development stack like Radix to avoid having to find and curate a stack themselves.
Deciding if you are going solo or joining someone else
Learning the ins and out on your own is challenging in and of itself — but creating and implementing what you’ve learned is an entirely new ordeal. The DLT environment can be unforgiving for new and solo programmers. Not only does it cost tokens to upload code, but it can also be difficult (if not impossible) to edit it once it has been deployed.
Fortunately, Web3 projects and startups are constantly looking for developers. Oftentimes, these companies are willing to take on and train new developers since the demand is so high. This can be a great way to gain experience and learn on the job.
These opportunities can be found in a wide variety of places, including Twitter, Discord, and Web3 job boards. Projects will often post their openings on their social media accounts if they are actively looking. Even if a project isn’t seeking out candidates, there may still be an opportunity to join the team by engaging them on their Discord server.
As with any creative project, when combining your efforts with others, many compromises are made. Some of your ideas may not be realized. If creative freedom and independence are important to you, then creating your own project will be a safer choice.
A recent hackathon during the FooHack event with Redfoo demonstrates just how great collaboration can be. The team at the hackathon was able to put together a full program in a fraction of the time than could be achieved by going solo without guidance.
Web3 development is the place to be
While it may still be a relatively new space to be in, Web3 is the future. There are now more companies looking to hire developers than ever before. Having the resources and foundational knowledge are key to finding success in this burgeoning industry — regardless of whether you’re marketing yourself to employers or creating an independent Web3 project.
Piers Ridyard is CEO at RDX Works.
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How to Google like a Pro – 10 Tips for More Effective Googling
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Soham De Roy
August 12, 2022
Pretty much everything is available on the internet, and Google is one of the main ways people search for information.
And while you might think it's obvious, many internet users don't know how to use Google search efficiently and effectively.
In truth, Googling is an art.
To get the right answers, you need to ask the right questions. And to get the right answers quickly, you must know how to ask the right questions.
Everyone should learn the how part, and that's what this tutorial is all about. Below are some helpful tips and tricks you can use to find correct answers to your questions effectively and efficiently.
How to Search Google Effectively
1. Use quotes to get an "EXACT" match
Generally, when we do a regular search on Google, it makes a shallow search. This may result in pages that may or may not contain all the words you mentioned in your search query.
But if you wrap your search query or question (either a term or a phrase) in quotes like this: "your question goes here" then Google will do a deep search. This means that all the results will include pages that contain all the terms in your question that you put within quotes.
This is helpful when you absolutely want a particular term or phrase to be there in your search results.
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2. Search within a specific site with site:
If you want Google to return results from within a particular website, just add site: before the question you are searching.
This is also helpful when you want to search for something within a website that doesn't have an internal search option or perhaps doesn't have a very effective one.
For example, searching for site:freecodecamp.org react will populate search results only from the www.freecodecamp.org website on the topic of React.
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3. Exclude a term from search results with -
If you don't want a term or phrase to appear in your search results, then just add - in front of that word.
For e.g. a search on => how to write components in React -class will return all the search results that don't have the term "class" in them. So, (if you know a bit of React) it'll give you only ways to write functional components in React.
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4. Search images of a particular size with imagesize:
If you want to search images of a particular size, then use the tag imagesize: in your search query along with the width and height in pixels.
Dimension should be in pixels only – for example, imagesize:500x500 will populate image results which have a dimension of 500px x 500px. So a search on => "cute dog images imagesize:500x600" (coz why not) will result in pictures of cute dogs with an image size of 500px x 600px.
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5. Search for a particular filetype with filetype:
If you want to get search results that contain a particular file type such as PDF or PPT, then add filetype: (without the angular brackets). For example, react tutorial filetype:pdf will generate results that contains PDF in them, as seen in the following image:
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6. Use wildcard * to make searches
If you are unsure about or have forgotten any term in your search query/ question, then use the wildcard * charachter. Google will replace it for you with relevant terms.
For example, a search on => the * of money will populate the following results. It will be a bunch of pages that include the phrase such as "the exchange of money", "the use of money", "the role of money", "the psychology of money", and so on.
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7. Combine searches with OR, AND logic
If you want your search results to contain two terms, then put the AND keyword in between them. For example, the search on => React AND Angular will fetch results that have both the terms react and angular in it.
Similarly, if you want either of the terms in your search results, then use the OR keyword in between them. For example, the search on => React OR Angular will fetch results that have either of the terms or even both.
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8. Filter out searches with AFTER:, BEFORE: or .. between two numbers
If you want Google to populate search results that were published after a particular year, then use the tag AFTER:. For example, the search on => React tutorials AFTER:2020 will populate search results published after 2020.
Similarly adding the tag BEFORE: will return results published before a particular year.
You can also search for results published in a certain year range, or for that matter between any numbers. Just add .. between the two numbers you want to search between along with the units, if any.
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9. Check out related websites using related:
If you want to know what all other websites are available on the internet that are similar to a particular website, then use the related: tag.
For example, a search on related:google.com will fetch all the websites that are similar to Google like Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and so on.
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10. Use cache: to see Google's cached version of a website
Google stores a cached version of websites to provide search results quickly. To see if Google has cached any site or not, just use the tag cache: in front of the website's URL.
This is especially helpful for web developers if they want to check if they are currently viewing a cached site or the latest version of a website after they have pushed some changes to the website. For example, a search for => cache:www.sohamderoy.dev on the day of writing this tutorial (that is, 4th Aug 2022) returns the following result:
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As you see, even though I am searching for the site on 4th August 2022, I still see a copy of the site from 3rd August 2022, as that is when Google has cached the website.
It is important to note that "Not all search operators return exhaustive results." as mentioned by Google itself.
Still, I believe that these are some really handy tips that help you make an effective and efficient Google search. I hope I've explained them properly and have encouraged you to use them in your regular Google search.
Wrapping Up
Thanks for reading! I really hope you enjoyed reading this short article about how to google efficeiently and effectively and found this tutorial useful.
Do consider sharing it with your friends – I'd really appreciate that. Follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter and stay tuned for more amazing content! Peace out! 🖖
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Top 9 ways to become a successful self-taught developer
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Pramit Marattha
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Posted on 15 Aug
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Introduction
The term "self-taught" developer is frequently used to refer to people who have studied coding/programming on their own by reading books, taking online classes and doing other kinds of independent study. Since you are not being forced/required to take lessons by a teacher or educational system, this can be an excellent approach to learn how to program because it gives people the freedom—and flexibility—to concentrate on learning methods that suit them best. Self-taught developers can build their skills by using a variety of methods other than simply reading books or watching internet/youtube videos. We'll explore nine different techniques—hacks, tips and tricks inspired by real life experiences—in this article!
1. Start each day with a plan
The first hack is to start each day with a plan. This can be as simple as writing down your goals and objectives for the day, or it can be more complex, such as creating a detailed lists/spreadsheet with all of your tasks and timelines.
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Once you’ve jot that down, you need to make sure that everything else in your journey supports these goals:
Plan out your week ahead of time — even if it means waking up at 5 AM on Saturday morning to do so!
Create a calendar reminder system so that nothing gets lost in time(e.g., "I will start working on XYZ programming language/project by Monday afternoon")
This hack/technique is all about building momentum. If you don’t start early enough, it can become easy to get caught up in other activities that aren’t related to your goals for the day. It also helps make sure that everything gets done on time and that nothing falls through the cracks.
2. Take short breaks often
When you're programming/coding, it's easy to get into the zone and stay there for hours on end without realizing how much time has passed. Break periods should be used as a way to keep your brain fresh, functioning and aware of what's happening around you, so that when you return back to coding, there will be no surprises or obstacles in your way.
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How frequently should breaks be taken? It is impossible to predict. A fair general rule of thumb would be 20 to 30 minutes for every two hours spent coding, although everyone has a different working style. Make sure to take a break at least once during an hour long of uninterrupted coding unless you can do it without getting fatigued.
I suggest looking into the Pomodoro Technique if you need an alternative approach. It's a great way to schedule your breaks and get work done in short bursts.
What should you do during your break? A lot of people use their breaks to exercise. Going on walks, running around outside, or even doing pull-ups/push-ups can help get some blood flowing and oxygen into your brain. Other options include reading a book for pleasure (not related to any programming/coding), listening to music, meditating, or just relaxing with friends.
3. Rotate between different subjects
If you want to become a versatile self-taught developer, it's important to rotate between different concepts/subjects. If you're not good at one concept/subject, then switch to another(but don't switch too often; you need to stick with a plan).
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The more diverse your knowledge base is, the more likely you are to be able to handle any problem that comes up in your career as a developer.
4. Be consistent, not rigid
It's important to be consistent and not rigid when it comes to your study schedule. A good way to do this is by switching up your study/practicing sessions, making sure you're staying focused, and setting a schedule in place for yourself. If you're working/learning through the materials in a particular order, then stick with that order; but if it feels more natural for you to move around from section-to-section or chapter-to-chapter, then go ahead! Just be sure that when you stop studying each topic or section again before moving on, there's always some kind of structure in place—even if just a rough outline of what will happen next time around.
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This tip also applies when rotating and switching between different programming subjects/concepts: if one method works well for one type of material but not another type, try using other methods until something clicks!
5. Make it fun
You are learning something new and it's not easy. So if you ever find yourself struggling with a particular topic or technique, take a break. This is a learning process and if you are not enjoying yourself it can be difficult to keep going on. If you're having trouble focusing due to massive distractions, consider listening to different songs or watch some movies until your interest in coding returns back to normal!
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6. Use spaced repetition to reinforce learning
One of the best ways to learn something is by reviewing it at increasing intervals. This technique involves repeating and reviewing/re-learning material for a short time period, usually 30 to 60 minutes, before performing an exercise that tests your ability to recall what you learned.
The idea behind spaced repetition is that it helps you remember things longer by forcing you to use the information in your head rather than on paper or screen. If a piece of information isn't used often enough (or at all) in the first place then it won't get stored properly and will be forgotten completely when you need it later on!
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For example, if you have a list of 10 new concepts to learn, start by reviewing/re-learning them every day for 30 minutes. When that becomes easy try increasing it to 45 and then 60 minutes before doing an exercise that tests your ability to recall what was learned. It's almost like magic! Spaced repetition can be beneficial in any situation when there is a lot of new information to absorb.
7. Review progress and adjust plans accordingly
Once you've figured out your goals and what you can do, it's time to figure out how much time is needed for them. If you want to become a successful developer, there are three things that will help:
Keep track of your progress and adjust plans accordingly.
Focus on what you are good at (and work on improving weaknesses). This means focusing on one skill at a time; don't try to learn everything all at once!
Explore new topics by researching online resources, asking other people/friends about their experiences with similar problems/needs as yours, or looking up information from google or books that could help guide your learning process. You may also want to start with simpler topics first so that if something gets too difficult later on down the line then there won't be any big surprises when they happen!
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If at all feasible, focus on developing your strengths before attempting anything new. It is preferable to concentrate on your strengths rather than trying to fix your weaknesses. Don't be concerned about any areas of development that aren't your strong suit!
8. Take notes by hand to learn more deeply
Taking notes is one of the most efficient ways to learn new material. You can do this by hand or on your computer. In either case, taking notes reinforces what you're learning and helps you remember it better than reading alone would.
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When I was in college and preparing for my final examinations, my favorite teacher gave us a task: write down everything we learned in each class so that we would have a record of where our knowledge was at any given time. It was a fantastic self-reflection and timeline-making activity, but more importantly for me personally—since I had never done this before—writing down the concepts helped me grasp them better than just hearing about them from memory alone!
9. Focus on understanding the theory rather than memorizing code
If you want to become a self-taught developer, it's important that you focus on learning the theory behind coding rather than memorizing code.
You can better understand the code if you grasp the theory behind it. You won't need to read through every line of code and examine how each function operates separately if you have a solid understanding of what's going on behind the scene, which will also make it simpler for you to comprehend why certain things are done in particular ways. This can be especially beneficial if there is a particular characteristic of your chosen language or framework that makes mastering some aspects of it first challenging (like if there are multiple ways of doing something). The massive benefit of learning theory is that it will improve your understanding of the code. If you know how to accomplish something but forget how, it will be simpler to figure it out again because you will have a greater understanding of why specific things operate the way they do.
It's much more efficient in terms of time spent learning new things when they're broken down into smaller chunks than if they were presented all at once as one big wall of text!
Theory
All of these hacks and techniques can be used to hone your skills.
The most effective method of learning is by doing, and that's exactly what you're going to do. As a self-taught developer, there are various ways to practice your abilities, but the most crucial thing is that you put the effort in and keep at it. The more often you practice these techniques and builds, the better your understanding will become. It's also crucial to remember that it's alright when something doesn't go according to plan for whatever reason! Learning from mistakes helps us improve our overall productivity as developers since we can pinpoint what went wrong and prevent repeating the same mistakes in future projects or iterations on existing ones.
Conclusion
Becoming a self-taught developer is not easy. There are many hurdles to overcome and it takes time to learn the skills that will help you become a successful developer. However, it is feasible! With these tips from the hacks & tips outlined above, I hope you will have some success in your journey toward becoming a successful self-taught developer.
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