Learning something new through interactive tutorials can be fun, especially for gamers. The interesting thing about this is the concept of gamification that was employed, which makes it compelling and increases learner engagement. Gamified tutorials create a great impact on the user’s behavior, by leveraging point systems such as experience…

Selecting the right tools and resources from the myriad of available resources can be challenging for self-learners and anyone looking to make a transition to web development. Below are some of my favorite free learning resources and tools that helped me in my journey as a self-taught web developer. Learning Resources 1. FreeCodeCamp It…

In this article, principles, tips, and tools are highlighted to demonstrate the various ways of collaborating efficiently and effectively in the open-source community. Introduction Open-source collaboration requires open-mindedness since individuals with varying personalities, work experiences, and attitudes are involved. …

Search Engine Optimization (also abbreviated as SEO), is a common term in the digital marketing, advertising, and web development industries. The essence of having a website is mainly for marketing or an online presence. …

Hi, I’m Franklin. I will be sharing a brief story of why I made this career transition into web development, after studying science laboratory technology and biochemistry. Choosing a career path is one of the most difficult decisions anyone will ever make. …

Active participation in open source comes with many benefits and invaluable experience. This is an excellent exercise for those looking for career growth or an opportunity to start learning. Here are some benefits of open-source contribution and why you should participate today; 1. Advancement in your Career Open-source software provides an opportunity to practice your…

GitHub recently stopped using usernames and passwords to authenticate git pushes due to identity and security reasons. And this new development was challenging for me because I found it difficult at first to push my project to the remote repository. The old way to associate a commit was: git config…

How to build a temperature converter app using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. — A temperature converter is a tool used to convert temperatures, to and from Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. In this article, we will learn how to build a temperature converter application using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Here’s a screenshot of what the finished application looks like: Prerequisites Basic understanding of HTML, CSS…

The source code for open-source software or projects is made public, allowing anyone to understand how the program works. You can also modify it, by fixing the issue(s) or bug(s) you noticed, proposing new features, or even interacting with the developers or maintainers. This overview highlights a thorough, easy-to-understand guide…