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by muzani 563 days ago
I do a lot of beginner training, and most of the value of some tutorials is that they clear up the unknown unknowns.

How do I download JavaScript? Do I need linux? I called my file syyles.css.doc, why doesn't that work? What is the './'? I'm trying to Whatsapp my project to my wife, but she can't open localhost.

We usually cover things like OO and procedural programming after 40 hours or so. Maybe some DRY. Let them make the mistakes before explaining the theory.

Let them do Fizzbuzz or ticket prices first. Many have trouble grasping how to set a discount for people below 18 and above 55. What's the difference between <= and <? What's else for?