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I feel like I've always gotten the most from Exercism. [ https://exercism.org/ ]. It's similar to Code Wars, in some ways, but I like the interface on the CLI, I like that you can …

I know that there's some cross-over in the Python/Scientific community with http://software-carpentry.org/ - which is interesting. I also know that in Chicago 'apprenticeship' is a…

Wow, I've never seen this one! And yes, this is great bridge between "learn how string interpolation works" or "here's OOP." But still, practically applying a static site generator…

Totally agree. It's the great 'sword in the stone' methodology that shows if someone has the skill and ability to become a developer. But this is why I think you need both these ki…

As someone who has taught himself how to program - badly at times - I applaud these kinds of efforts, but I wonder if they're subverting the actual problem. See, companies - I thin…

Actually, I do write functional tests and I have been for a long time. However, I'm not a developer ... I'm a failed developer and figured I could best continue to develop if I had…