#beginner-friendly coding

[olivergisttv]

How to Create Your First API in Minutes

Introduction Whether you’re a budding developer or an entrepreneur with a brilliant product idea, understanding how to build an API (Application Programming Interface) can unlock a whole new level of power and integration for your app or website. Sounds intimidating? Don’t worry—this guide breaks it down step by step and shows you how to create your first API in minutes, even if you’re new to…

[lucabyte]

music making followerrrrs i have a question for you about. programs and soundfonts and where to get them/utilise them

getting ahead of myself perhaps (though i likely need the extra time for. practice. given my musical ability is 'can play both hands on the piano so long as you don't scare me with anything above a child's level') but wondering what the 'reccomendation for amateurs' is wrt: making something that sounds snes-adjacent.

i have a copy of the.... well named... program Magix Music Maker from a charity bundle years ago, and some vague knowledge of famitracker. So while i'd like some software suggestions im not totally out on my ass on that one. but no idea how i use/get soundfonts/custom instruments tbh.

where i'm actually going to need to utilise this is like. a ways off so it's not urgent, i've got time to learn-- but mostly I know what I *need* is the ability to get something sounding 16-bit, and to be able to seperate out the channels, play them individually, slow them down, chop them up, etc. And my budget is Nil so I'm going to shoulder this myself where I can, since even if I could get my hands on the stems/channels of someone else's royalty-free stuff, intentionally mangling it feels a touch rude if i'm otherwise using it wholesale(?)

[achubbydumpling]

finally caved and installed linux on my windows 10 laptop after microsoft kept annoying me with pop-ups and it didn't take as long as I anticipated, actually surprisingly pleasant experience

[dizzybevvie]

what’s fantasy high ?^^

Fantasy High is a DnD show on yt ^^!!!!! its like, small town queer mystery, found family type shit about 6 teenagers in a school for adventurers!!!! <33

season 2 used to be behind a paywall but since season 3 is on the horizon (NEXT MONTH AHHH) theyre releasing s2 on yt now tooooo!!!

[the-acid-pear]

is strawpage a good place to store blinkies and stamps? or does it have a character limit?

[tesl8n]

Needing to read beginner guides to set up stuff that I do every day & very deeply at work just because I'm in a new language/framework is so annoying. Like yes, I know, I shouldn't try to unit test things that use extension methods, I'm not!! Just tell me how to mock shit you bastard!

[buzzessays]

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[health-care-products-24]

Cracking the Coding Conundrum: My Experience with The AZcode

Learning to code has always intrigued me, but the plethora of resources and seemingly complex languages felt overwhelming. Looking for a structured yet approachable guide, I discovered "The AZ Code," an all-encompassing ebook designed to take beginners from absolute zero to coding proficiency. Since diving into "The AZ Code," I've been pleasantly surprised by its clear explanations, engaging exercises, and well-organized structure. It's the perfect roadmap for anyone, like me, who wants to unlock the world of coding without feeling intimidated.

A Beginner-Friendly Approach to Coding

"The AZ Code" doesn't assume any prior coding knowledge. It starts with the fundamental building blocks and gradually progresses to more complex concepts. Here's what initially appealed to me:

Breaking Down the Basics: The ebook starts with the very basics of coding, explaining key concepts like variables, data types, and control flow in a clear and concise way. This strong foundation ensures a solid understanding before moving on to more advanced topics.

Learn by Doing: "The AZ Code" isn't just theory. It incorporates engaging and practical exercises after each section, allowing you to put your newfound knowledge into practice and solidify your understanding.

Variety of Programming Languages: The ebook introduces you to multiple popular programming languages, such as Python and Javascript. This broadens your coding skillset and allows you to choose the language best suited for your interests.

A Step-by-Step Journey to Coding Proficiency

"The AZ Code" takes you on a structured journey, guiding you through the fundamentals and gradually progressing to more complex concepts. Here's how it's benefitted my learning:

Logical Progression: The ebook builds on previously learned concepts, creating a logical progression that reinforces your understanding. This structured approach prevents feeling overwhelmed by complex topics.

Clear and Concise Explanations: The language used in the ebook is clear, concise, and easy to understand, even for complete beginners. Technical jargon is explained effectively, making it accessible to anyone.

Engaging and Interactive Learning: The exercises and interactive elements within the ebook keep you engaged and motivated to learn. It feels less like studying a textbook and more like an interactive coding adventure.

Important Disclaimer: Dedication is Key

While "The AZ Code" provides an excellent foundation, mastering coding requires dedication and practice. Be prepared to invest time and effort alongside the guidance offered by the ebook.

Unlocking the World of Coding

"The AZ Code" isn't just an ebook; it's a gateway to the exciting world of coding. It provides a structured, beginner-friendly approach that makes learning to code accessible and enjoyable. With its clear explanations, practical exercises, and engaging format, "The AZ Code" has been instrumental in my coding journey, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to take their first steps into the world of programming.

Start Your Coding Journey Today with The AZ Code

If you've ever been curious about coding but felt intimidated, "The AZ Code" is the perfect place to start. It offers a clear, engaging, and beginner-friendly approach that will equip you with the fundamental skills and confidence to embark on your coding adventure.

[withbroombefore]

I saw a poll earlier about participation in regular in-person activities, with numbers that make me wonder if a lot of people don't know what the options are or how to find them. Here are some that I have always found welcoming to new people; for me, these are ways to leave my apartment and get some human interaction without having to make much conversation (there is a reasonable amount of that if you want it, but since it's understood that you are there to do an activity, the thing you are doing is the point rather than pure socializing). A search for "[activity] [location]" should tell you what's available in your area.

Contra dancing: This goes at the top and gets explanation because it's my favorite. I grew up doing this and love it very very much; I always look for local dances when I move somewhere new. Most dances are very beginner-friendly (though there are some exceptions), and zero dance experience is required to participate. Many will include a lesson for beginners in the half-hour before the main event starts, and there are always instructions throughout the evening. You truly do not need to know anything going in. The convention is to switch partners throughout the night, and it's completely okay to attend alone and ask people you don't know to dance. Try Contra Dancing has a search tool by zip code. Typically $8-15.

Community theatre tech: Acting is an option if that's your thing, but in my experience, tech is easier if you're looking for an activity because there's not usually competition--you often can just volunteer without needing to worry about auditions or casting. Roles like run crew (where you move set between scenes and such) don't require any prior knowledge, and plenty of the other tasks can be learned with a little training. If you turn up reliably, the word will spread--good techies are invaluable. Free to participate.

Community band or chorus: Prior experience in playing an instrument is necessary for the band; for singing, it depends on the type of chorus. Some are auditioned, others are just thrilled by any participation. May require dues.

Shapenote singing: A more niche one and another of my personal favorites (I ignore the religious lyrics and treat them as poetry). This can take some time to pick up, but many places have a small monthly sing that is very welcoming to new people. fasola.org has lots of information about the tradition and where to sing. Free, optional donations accepted.

Library events: Find your local public library's website and look for a calendar or events page to see if anything appeals. Typically free.

Crafting groups: Yarn stores and other craft supply places often have regular open gatherings (typically free) and/or classes (may cost money for teaching and supplies).

Games: If you have a local game store, check their website for events. Or search "[location] [chess club]" or whatever is your thing. Usually free.

Dance: Depends on what is available in your area. A studio where I am has a monthly swing dance, with beginner lessons before, for $10.

Sports: I don't really do these but they presumably exist and can be found like the other things.

The important thing is to just go do the thing. It will probably feel awkward the first time--that's normal! These are all spaces where the point is for people to show up and participate. They want you to be there, and they want you to come back! Otherwise they can't keep existing. Several of these (contra dancing, shapenote, a lot of crafting groups) are especially excited about new people and younger participants and will be thrilled to teach you how to do the thing. And the only way to make it feel comfortable is to plow through the first awkwardness and go back until you decide if you actually enjoy it or not. When you find a thing you like, keep going, and after a little while you end up with a community of people to see regularly who share your interests. This is what humans are supposed to do.

[buglaur]

sims character page code

hii, ages ago i made a simple but customisable character page to try and get the hang of html and css, so i thought i'd release it. all of the instructions are within the code! the code will look like the first pic when you put it in your page but you can play around with it to get different looks. i tried to make it as beginner friendly as possible so even if you have no code knowledge you should be able to follow it :) but if not, don't hesitate to send me an ask!

preview | download code

[deerspherestudios]

Hiya! I know you get this a lot, but I wanted to start off by saying how much I ADORE your work and that I genuinely cannot WAIT for day 3 of Mushroom Oasis. Your artstyle is so pleasing on the eyes! ٩(^‿^)۶ You might have been asked this before, but I was just wondering what programs you used when programming/making your visual novels ^^’

I love writing stories/drawing and I had loads of ideas bustling about making visual novels but have no idea where to actually start…

MUCH LOVE 💗💗💗💗

I use Ren'Py! It's incredibly beginner friendly and truth be told, coding is not my forte. I mostly looked at how my friend did it for Lift Your Spirits and kinda just worked with what I understood at the time!

Most of the time this is me working in Ren'Py:

Dev ramble under cut:

I know the question didn't explicitly ask but just a teensy bit of unsolicited advice, I recommend starting with a script!

You can't make a visual novel without the novel part done first, and it helps to see if you really have something good enough for a finished game before investing the time and energy into artwork, coding, et cetera. You can even start writing before you figure out how to use Ren'Py, as the script can help motivate you to finish what you started! At least that's how it worked for me!

[gordonramsei]

⋆✴︎˚｡ my first doc 🖤

my first doc is a javascript - free muse page  that might have even the most devoted google doc user fooled !  i'm super proud of how this page turned out ; it's super easy to navigate , fully annotated to help u make ur own customizations , and has a beginner  friendly  coloring structure so u only have to put ur hex codes in once !  this page should be pretty much good to go but please let me know if u encounter any issues and i'll get on troubleshooting asap !

as always , pretty please give this  post a like or  reblog  if u intend on using this code or if u just want to be a supportive hottie  ! love u all bigly ; be sure to pet a cute animal today  ! mwuah !

 𓊈 ⋆✴︎˚｡ PAGE FEATURES ...  𓊉

realistic google doc layout design

fully annotated code w/ helpful breakdowns of content locations to avoid a lot of unnecessary scrolling

root css styling removes the need to repeatedly copy and paste hex codes ... think more or less the same way a tumblr theme would work .

100% no  javascript

useful styling guide within the code

section for rules

section for personal links

three main images to decorate ur page

full list of credits , inspo , image sizes , and fonts are listed within the doc containing the code

🎃 guess what ??? this theme is free ! download it with a free member account on patreon or directly from mediafire here .

⋆✴︎˚｡ click the source link to view a live preview !

[soleauclub]

The 7-Day Glow-Up: A Beginner’s Clean Girl Health Reset

By Soleau Club

If you're feeling dull, puffy, sluggish, or just… not giving main character energy lately, this one’s for you. We’re not talking about a juice cleanse or a 5AM military bootcamp. This is your gentle, aesthetic, hot-girl-reset—a full-body refresh that’s clean girl-coded, beginner-friendly, and still lets you eat actual food.

Think: radiant skin, calm gut, high vibes, and an inbox that’s finally at zero.

Here’s your 7-day plan to glow from the inside out—without going feral in the process.

Day 1: Hydration Nation Start with a big water flex. Aim for 3 liters a day and throw in electrolytes (we love coconut water or a little sea salt + lemon). Your organs? Thriving. Your under-eyes? Less corpse-like already.

Bonus: Ditch the dehydrators—alcohol, soda, coffee overload. Try matcha or herbal tea instead.

Day 2: Clean Girl Kitchen Only No dairy, no gluten, no added sugar. Just for the week—calm down. Focus on colorful veggies, clean proteins, good fats (hello, avocado and salmon), and whole carbs like quinoa and sweet potato.

Your plate should be something you’d post on IG stories. Chic, not sad.

Day 3: Move, But Make It Feminine Pilates. Hot girl walks. Stretching. Nothing aggressive. We’re waking up the lymphatic system and releasing energy, not maxing out at the gym and collapsing.

Put on a cute matching set and make it romantic. This is soft fitness.

Day 4: Lymphatic Drainage & Skin Reset Dry brushing. Gua sha. Facial ice rolling. Slather on a non-toxic body oil (or Soleau Club shimmer, obviously).

And exfoliate—everywhere. Head to toe. Dead skin? Gone. Glow mode? Activated.

Day 5: Digital Detox + Declutter Turn off your push notifications. Unfollow any “inspo” that makes you feel bad about yourself. Clean your car. Organize your bathroom shelf.

Clear space = clear mind = clean girl era unlocked.

Day 6: Gut Health Reset (No Sauerkraut Required) Add a good probiotic, eat prebiotic foods like bananas + garlic, and skip the processed junk.

Sip on ginger tea, bone broth, or warm lemon water throughout the day. And yes, you can still eat. This isn’t a punishment—it's nourishment.

Day 7: Energy Check-In + Intentions Do a vibe audit: what drained you this week, and what lit you up?

Write down 3 things you’re grateful for, 3 things you’re releasing, and 3 things you’re calling in. Light a candle. Do a face mask. Romanticize your night routine.

After 7 days… you’ll feel:

Less bloated

More energized

Glowy as hell

Actually back in your body

It’s giving ✨I’m the vibe✨. And it only took a week.

Follow @soleauclub for more clean girl wellness that still lets you be a little toxic when necessary.

[crystal-wingeddragon-spikes]

My fan made Animation vs Coding part 2

Do you think stick figure AI would "assume" data type of all number to be float, double, or decimal?

...What? This is not a well-known fun fact outside STEM community?

So many people have this problem, someone made a whole webpage explaining it.

More organic explanation here; Defining a right data type is a big deal in programming. At least the programmer who manually assign it float/double would know why it went wrong.

JavaScript, however, will automatically assign an appropriate data type, and is advertised to be more beginner-friendly... Can you see why this became a meme?

0.1 and 0.2 will be considered double data type, which can't be accurate expressed in base 2.

There is only (1/2), (1/4), (1/8), ... ,(1/(2 power n)) in base 2.

It can't accurately express (1/10 and 2/10), but it still makes a very good approximation. That is why it is only 0.00000000000000004 off.

This is why in most statistic analysis and calculator use decimal data type. Or banking uses fixed-point numbers data. They both have their limitation; Decimal requires more computing power, which mean more specialized device. While fixed-point works fine with money because it's transferring money, not doing maths. It would never have to deal with 0.3333333... dollar.

Do you know what language is from the same family as JavaScript? That's right, it's Flash's programming language, ActionScript.

I told you my Computer Science grade was horrid, but this is very basic, so I am more confident explaining it.

[alongtidesoflight]

in wake of yet another wave of people being turned off by windows, here's a guide on how to dual boot windows and 🐧 linux 🐧 (useful for when you're not sure if you wanna make the switch and just wanna experiment with the OS for a bit!)

if you look up followup guides online you're gonna see that people are telling you to use ubuntu but i am gonna show you how to do this using kubuntu instead because fuck GNOME. all my homies hate GNOME.

i'm just kidding, use whatever distro you like. my favorite's kubuntu (for a beginner home environment). read up on the others if you're curious. and don't let some rando on reddit tell you that you need pop! OS for gaming. gaming on linux is possible without it.

why kubuntu?

- it's very user friendly

- it comes with applications people might already be familiar with (VLC player and firefox for example)

- libreoffice already preinstalled

- no GNOME (sorry GNOME enthusiasts, let me old man yell at the clouds) (also i'm playing this up for the laughs. wholesome kde/gnome meme at the bottom of this post.)

for people who are interested in this beyond my tl;dr: read this

(if you're a linux user, don't expect any tech wizardry here. i know there's a billion other and arguably better ways to do x y and/or z. what i'm trying to do here is to keep these instructions previous windows user friendly. point and click. no CLI bro, it'll scare the less tech savvy hoes. no vim supremacy talk (although hell yeah vim supremacy). if they like the OS they'll figure out bash all by themselves in no time.)

first of all, there'll be a GUI. you don't need to type lines of code to get this all running. we're not going for the ✨hackerman aesthetics✨ today. grab a mouse and a keyboard and you're good to go.

what you need is a computer/laptop/etc with enough disk space to install both windows and linux on it. i'm recommending to reserve at least a 100gb for the both of them. in the process of this you'll learn how to re-allocate disk space either way and you'll learn how to give and take some, we'll do a bit of disk partitioning to fit them both on a single disk.

and that's enough babbling for now, let's get to the actual tutorial:

🚨IMPORTANT. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS ON A 32BIT SYSTEM. ONLY DO THIS IF YOU'RE WORKING WITH A 64BIT SYSTEM. 🚨 (win10 and win11: settings -> system -> about -> device specifications -> system type ) it should say 64bit operating system, x64-based processor.

step 1: install windows on your computer FIRST. my favorite way of doing this is by creating an installation media with rufus. you can either grab and prepare two usb sticks for each OS, or you can prepare them one after the other. (pro tip: get two usb sticks, that way you can label them and store them away in case you need to reinstall windows/linux or want to install it somewhere else)

in order to do this, you need to download three things:

rufus

win10 (listen. i know switching to win11 is difficult. not much of a fan of it either. but support's gonna end for good. you will run into hiccups. it'll be frustrating for everyone involved. hate to say it, but in this case i'd opt for installing its dreadful successor over there ->) or win11

kubuntu (the download at the top is always the latest, most up-to-date one)

when grabbing your windows installation of choice pick this option here, not the media creation tool option at the top of the page:

side note: there's also very legit key sellers out there who can hook you up with cheap keys. you're allowed to do that if you use those keys privately. don't do this in an enterprise environment though. and don't waste money on it if your ultimate goal is to switch to linux entirely at one point.

from here it's very easy sailing. plug your usb drive into your computer and fire up rufus (just double click it).

🚨two very important things though!!!!!!:🚨

triple check your usb device. whatever one you selected will get wiped entirely in order to make space for your installation media. if you want to be on the safe side only plug in the ONE usb stick you want to use. and back up any music, pictures or whatever else you had on there before or it'll be gone forever.

you can only install ONE OS on ONE usb drive. so you need to do this twice, once with your kubuntu iso and once with your windows iso, on a different drive each.

done. now you can dispense windows and linux left and right, whenever and wherever you feel like it. you could, for example, start with your designated dual boot device. installing windows is now as simple as plugging the usb device into your computer and booting it up. from there, click your way through the installation process and come back to this tutorial when you're ready.

step 2: preparing the disks for a dual boot setup

on your fresh install, find your disk partitions. in your search bar enter either "diskmgr" and hit enter or just type "partitions". the former opens your disk manager right away, the latter serves you up with this "create and format hard disk partitions" search result and that's what you're gonna be clicking.

you'll end up on a screen that looks more or less like in the screenshot below. depending on how many disks you've installed this might look different, but the basic gist is the same. we're going to snip a little bit off Disk 0 and make space for kubuntu on it. my screenshot isn't the best example because i'm using the whole disk and in order to practice what i preach i'd have to go against my own advice. that piece of advice is: if this screen intimidates you and you're not sure what you're doing here, hands off your (C:) drive, EFI system, and recovery partition. however, if you're feeling particularly fearless, go check out the amount of "free space" to the right. is there more than 30gb left available? if so, you're free to right click your (C:) drive and click "shrink volume"

this screen will pop up:

the minimum disk space required for kubuntu is 25gb. the recommended one is 50gb. for an installation like this, about 30gb are enough. in order to do that, simply change the value at

Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB: to 30000

and hit Shrink.

once that's done your partitions will have changed and unallocated space at about the size of 30gb should be visible under Disk 0 at the bottom like in the bottom left of this screenshot (courtesy of microsoft.com):

this is gonna be kubuntu's new home on your disk.

step 3: boot order, BIOS/UEFI changes

all you need to do now is plug the kubuntu-usb drive you prepared earlier with rufus into your computer again and reboot that bad boy.

the next step has no screenshots. we're heading into your UEFI/BIOS (by hitting a specific key (like ESC, F10, Enter) while your computer boots up) and that'll look different for everyone reading this. if this section has you completely lost, google how to do these steps for your machine.

a good search term would be: "[YOUR DEVICE (i.e Lenovo, your mainboard's name, etc.)] change boot order"

what you need to do is to tell your computer to boot your USB before it tries to boot up windows. otherwise you won't be able to install kubuntu.

this can be done by entering your BIOS/UEFI and navigating to a point called something along the lines of "boot". from "boot order" to "booting devices" to "startup configuration", it could be called anything.

what'll be a common point though is that it'll list all your bootable devices. the topmost one is usually the one that boots up first, so if your usb is anywhere below that, make sure to drag and drop or otherwise move it to the top.

when you're done navigate to Save & Exit. your computer will then boot up kubuntu's install wizard. you'll be greeted with this:

shocker, i know, but click "Install Kubuntu" on the right.

step 4: kubuntu installation

this is a guided installation. just like when you're installing windows you'll be prompted when you need to make changes. if i remember correctly it's going to ask you for your preferred keyboard layout, a network connection, additional software you might want to install, and all of that is up to you.

but once you reach the point where it asks you where you want to install kubuntu we'll have to make a couple of important choices.

🚨 another important note 🚨

do NOT pick any of the top three options. they will overwrite your already existing windows installation.

click manual instead. we're going to point it to our unallocated disk space. hit continue. you will be shown another disk partition screen.

what you're looking for are your 30gb of free space. just like with the USB drive when we were working with rufus, make sure you're picking the right one. triple check at the very least. the chosen disk will get wiped.

click it until the screen "create a new partition" pops up.

change the following settings to:

New partition size in megabytes: 512

Use as: EFI System Partition

hit OK.

click your free space again. same procedure.

change the following settings to:

New partition size in megabytes: 8000 (*this might be different in your case, read on.)

Use As: Swap Area

hit OK

click your free space a third time. we need one more partition.

change the following settings to:

don't change anything about the partition size this time. we're letting it use up the rest of the resources.

Use as: Ext4 journaling system

Mount Point: /

you're done here as well.

*about the 8000 megabytes in the second step: this is about your RAM size. if you have 4gb instead type 4000, and so on.

once you're sure your configuration is good and ready to go, hit "Install Now". up until here you can go back and make changes to your settings. once you've clicked the button, there's no going back.

finally, select your timezone and create a user account. then hit continue. the installation should finish up... and you'll be good to go.

you'll be told to remove the USB drive from your computer and reboot your machine.

now when your computer boots up, you should end up on a black screen with a little bit of text in the top left corner. ubuntu and windows boot manager should be mentioned there. naturally, when you click ubuntu you will boot into your kubuntu. likewise if you hit windows boot manager your windows login screen will come up.

and that's that folks. go ham on messing around with your linux distro. customize it to your liking. make yourself familiar with the shell (on kubuntu, when you're on your desktop, hit CTRL+ALT+T).

for starters, you could feed it the first commands i always punch into fresh Linux installs:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get upgrade

sudo apt-get install vim

(you'll thank me for the vim one later)

turn your back on windows. taste freedom. nothing sexier than open source, baby.

sources (mainly for the pictures): 1, 2

further reading for the curious: 1, 2

linux basics (includes CLI commands)

kubuntu documentation (this is your new best friend. it'll tell you everything about kubuntu that you need to know.

and finally the promised kde/gnome meme:

[thelonelyshore-if]

What is the easiest website / app for interactive fictions for starters??

Hello, Nonnie!

Unfortunately, I'm not sure which the easiest option would be--sorry about that!

For me, I've found Choicescript to be very intuitive to learn. I use an IDE--CSIDE-- to do my writing, personally. It has built-in testing features and the tutorial that comes pre-installed is excellent. I also always direct folks to the forums if they're just starting out, and recommend reading other games' code when possible! Reading code tbh is the thing that helped me learn most.

Twine is the other extremely popular option for IF, and from what I know it's also beginner friendly! When I was trying out different systems I played around with it, and being able to see the branching laid out was very nice. It's also a great option if you want more freedom with your game's visuals--though, the coding aspect of those visuals is one of the reasons I ultimately didn't use it. That being said, there are tons of lovely templates you can use for visuals!! I know there are a lot of great resources for learning Twine at the interact-if blog--which is a great resource if you're just starting out overall!!

If you're wanting to write specifically a visual novel, Ren'py is also pretty beginner friendly, afaik!!

I know this isn't all probably the most helpful, but I think all three are pretty beginner friendly and have a lot of documentation out there to make learning easier! Good luck in your writing pursuits <3