Best DEV.to Posts for Beginners: Week of July 15, 2019

One of the reasons I've been so drawn to DEV.to over other platforms is the super encouraging and helpful community that gathers here. Initially I felt like it was going to be more a place where I sat back and watched, rather than write and contribute, but I've been so pleased to find not only helpful articles and tutorials that I understand, but also that input from new coders and devs is well-received.

I thought it would be nice to compile some of the best posts every week for those of us who still identify as #codenewbies!

Design Systems (Part I: Foundations)

Emma Wedekind Jul 17 5 min read

#design

What are design systems and why is everyone talking about them suddenly? A few months ago Pete Buttgeig's presidential campaign got a lot of press for their "groundbreaking" design system, ignoring the fact that Hillary Clinton's team led by Mina Markham had put together a comprehensive library in 2016. This week, Emma starts a series in what they are, why they're so handy, and how to create one!

.map(), .filter(), and .reduce()

Andy Pickle Jul 16 3 min read

#javascript #beginners

Andy has been on the job hunt recently, and a friend offered to mock interview him. He's nice enough to share some of his thoughts on the process while walking through some Javascript concepts!

10 questions you should ask during technical interviews

Yaser Adel Mehraban Jul 17 6 min read

#interview #recruitment #questions #tips

Don't forget that when interviewing, you're not the only one trying to show off your skills. Be sure to ask questions to make sure the company is a good fit for you - this list of ten questions are a great resource (and don't forget to leave your other "need to know"s in the comments!)

How to build a calendar with CSS Grid

Zell Liew Jul 17 4 min read

#css

I've been playing around with grid quite a lot lately, so I appreciate seeing #showdev posts and tutorials with other unique ways to create projects and layouts.

A case against modern CSS frameworks (component libraries)

Michael Jul 14 2 min read

#discuss #css #vue #react

Frameworks can be a great help on most projects - but are they really necessary? There's some great discussion and a lot to learn in the comments on Michael's post!

All you need to know about python virtual environments

Gajesh Bhat Jul 17 7 min read

#python #webdev #beginners #productivity

Gajesh's in-depth tutorial for beginners on how to set up Python virtual environments is excellent. Well-written and easy to understand!

Websites I frequently use

Matthias Jul 17 4 min read

#productivity

I just really liked this post and its comments section - there's a pile of useful websites and tools here!

Getting clients as a freelancer

Adam Alicki Jul 15 5 min read

#freelance #career #webdev #webdesign

Freelance jobs are great for newbies because they give you a chance to build your profile while making some money. Adam shares some great things to keep in mind, like a frequently updated portfolio site and selecting a niche target audience.

Do you want to be a Top Developer? You Must Build Things! - 7 Apps to Build

Carlos Caballero Jul 18 7 min read

#carrer #beginners #motivation #programming

Looking for some projects to expand that portfolio? I frequently bookmark idea lists like this so next time I have "builder's block," there's some easy inspiration at hand.