In the previous post, we discussed how to be actively engaged when working through a coding tutorial. In this final installment, we will talk about how to solidify your knowledge by applying what you learn. … Continue reading
In the last part of this series, we discussed why and how to break tutorials down into smaller pieces. That was the first key to effectively learning from coding and development tutorials. The next key … Continue reading
In a previous blog post I wrote about GDevelop, I mentioned shorter tutorial sessions. Rather than doing a whole tutorial in one sitting, it’s usually better to focus on completing and really understanding a few … Continue reading
A common problem I’ve seen with learners is that they spend a lot of time doing development tutorials, but they never really learn anything from them. If they had to do a similar project on … Continue reading
The replay from our latest webinar on how to make video games is now available for viewing: Key points covered in the video: What skills are required to make a game, as well as recommended … Continue reading
Are you taking a computer science course, studying for a programming certification, attending a code boot camp, or learning on your own? Do you need some help improving your exam and assignment grades and confidence? … Continue reading
Debugging is a critical skill for software developers and programmers, but it is not often taught well in many computer science classes. This guide gets you started on your way to becoming a more effective … Continue reading
A lot of aspiring developers tell me that they want to program a JRPG-style game, with little to no programming experience. Within the past few months, I’ve had several potential students ask me about developing … Continue reading
Need some computer science study tips? We have a new ebook available for Kindle and as a PDF! Are you learning programming on your own, attending a code boot camp, or taking a computer science … Continue reading
If you’re new to programming, it might seem like there’s so much information to learn, that it’s overwhelming. You might wonder, how do programmers remember all of those concepts, functions, and details? Do programmers memorize … Continue reading