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JavaScript is NOT a Toy
JavaScript isn't just for making buttons flash and animating divs. It's a serious, powerful language - capable of running everything from web apps to full-blown 3D simulations. But let's be honest - it's also weird. It has quirks, pitfalls, and “features” that can turn even the simplest task int...
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The only way to learn a new programming language is by writing programs in it.
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Brain Food
5 things to do each day for your brain:
- Learn something new
- Solve a puzzle
- Read for 30 minutes
- Practice mindfulness
- Exercise for 20 minutes
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