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Imagine you're 40 years, you know the basics of computers, maybe some of the basics of the file system, but you've never created software - Still you want to learn how to create software and become a professional programmer and software developer. Well, that is an actual use case I've been assigned to by a friend. Hence, obviously time is of the essence, while at the same time I can probably assume the guy is fairly self driven and can research all the gory details on his own if given some pointers. My friend's friend has a college degree, so I can also assume he's self driven, motivated and able to indulge in long self studies once given a few pointers in the right direction. He is also a fairly smart guy, but literally knows nothing about software development. If the above is a fitting description for you too, you've come to the right place. I realised instead of teaching him one on one, I could create a series of YouTube videos, associate these with some DZone articles, add some good references, and scale up my efforts - Such that others could also learn from it.

Attending a WordCamp is an opportunity that every interested designer, developer and user should take advantage of. No matter your level of experience with WordPress, you are almost certain to... The post 5 Must-See WordCamp Presentations appeared first on Speckyboy Web Design Magazine.

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The Ampersand is loved by all types of creatives! Its shape has evolved into a variety of styles since it was conceived as a ligature of the letters ‘e’ and ‘t’ from the Latin ‘et’ for ‘and’. You can find a range of ampersand designs across different fonts and typefaces, from cursive script variants to […] The post Art of the Ampersand: 35 Creative Examples of The '&' Character appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

When you decide to choose an LMS – LearnDash and Teachable are two popular names that you hear often in the market. Both are very successful platforms and have earned a reputation of being easy to use, yet sophisticated enough to accommodate all the features that you may need for your e-Learning site. In such […] The post LearnDash Vs. Teachable – Which One is A Better Choice? appeared first on WisdmLabs.

Instagram is a platform full of visual designs. The better your photos look, the more attention you get. And when you're a designer promoting Instagram posts and story designs, you'll need an equally beautiful mockup to showcase them. Whether you're a digital marketing agency showing off designs on a portfolio or a freelancer presenting Instagram […]

In graphic design it’s often useful to use a concept while designing. A concept is an idea that you build your website around. It turns your website into a story.... The post Using a Concept in Web Design appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

Designing an email newsletter is a task that has to be approached with multiple aspects in mind. Aesthetics are one, while marketing goals are another. We’ll show you how to cover all aspects at once. Of course, an email newsletter has to look nice. Why? Because people prefer using pretty things. And if users with...

We all enjoyed returning to Toronto for the second Smashing conference, and in this post, I am sharing some of the things that took place as well as the resources that were shared over the course of the two conference and two workshop days. Look out for the videos of all the presentations which will be released very soon. The Presentations Day 1 Day 2 Workshops Side Activities Morning Run Jam Session Graffiti and Photo Walks Conference Party Focus On The Local Community The team worked hard to create a friendly welcoming space for everyone at the conference.