Programming for beginners
Which programming language should you learn first?
Your first language matters less than you think, but the right one for your goal saves weeks of frustration. Here is how to choose, by what you want to do next.
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Study guides
Practical, free guides for students and parents: how to start, what to learn next, and how to study well. Written by our tutors, in plain language.
- Object-oriented programming
OOP concepts explained with one running example
Object-oriented programming is easier when every idea is shown on the same example. We build a small library system step by step and name each OOP concept as it appears.
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- Data Structures and Algorithms
How to learn Data Structures and Algorithms from scratch
Data Structures and Algorithms feels huge until you learn it in the right order. Here is what to know first, a topic sequence that builds on itself, and a way to practise that works.
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- Cybersecurity
A cybersecurity roadmap for beginners: Linux, networks, then the web
Cybersecurity is a huge field, and most beginners start with tools instead of foundations. This roadmap gives you an order that builds real understanding, and shows how to practise without breaking the law.
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- Final-year projects
How to choose and plan your final-year project (and keep it yours)
A good final-year project is not the most impressive idea; it is one you can finish, explain and defend. Here is how to pick a topic, cut it to size and plan the year.
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