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We explain technology. Learn more with our articles, reviews, tips, and the best answers to your most pressing tech questions.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:30:15 GMTen-UShourly60<![CDATA[Just Starting Web Development? Here’s Exactly Where to Begin]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/just-starting-web-development-heres-exactly-where-to-begin/Knowing where to start learning web development is difficult. The usual suggestions of React, Svelte, NPM, etc., have probably left you confused and bogged down in complexity. You need to consciously minimize that. Let me help you get up and running, minus the baggage. ]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:30:15 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/just-starting-web-development-heres-exactly-where-to-begin/<![CDATA[6 Basic but Useful Python Scripts to Get You Started]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/basic-but-useful-python-scripts-to-get-you-started/Python is one of the most approachable languages to learn, thanks to its object-oriented-first approach and its minimal syntax. The standard library includes many useful modules that you can use to write all sorts of programs, big and small. ]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:30:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/basic-but-useful-python-scripts-to-get-you-started/<![CDATA[These 5 Games Will Teach You How to Build a Website]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/these-games-will-teach-you-to-build-a-website/Building a website from the ground up can be rewarding. However, learning to create one can seem daunting at first. You'll need to know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You should also have some knowledge of interface design to create easier navigation of your site. ]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:30:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/these-games-will-teach-you-to-build-a-website/<![CDATA[Turn Your HTML Into a Attractive Website With Just 12 Lines of CSS]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/get-a-clean-attractive-site-with-lines-of-css/A web page without any styling is like a blank canvas. The possibilities are endless, and it’s easy to waste time experimenting with different layouts, colors, and fonts. But the default browser styles are not ideal, so you need to put in the effort just to get started with a proper design. ]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/get-a-clean-attractive-site-with-lines-of-css/<![CDATA[Learning to Code Is Hard—This Makes It Easier]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/learning-to-code-is-hardthis-makes-it-easier/Learning to program is a difficult skill. If you've ever opened a tutorial and thought, “I have no idea what's going on,” you're not alone. With a few smart choices and the right strategies, you can make your learning journey smoother and even enjoyable. ]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:30:17 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/learning-to-code-is-hardthis-makes-it-easier/<![CDATA[Make Your First Web App Amazing With These 10 Core Web APIs]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/standard-web-apis-you-should-know-about/Using JavaScript, you can radically transform HTML documents, adding functionality to static web pages and even creating full-blown web applications. At its core, JavaScript can do anything that any other programming language can. However, beyond this, web browsers implement several web APIs that provide powerful support for various features. ]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:15:15 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/standard-web-apis-you-should-know-about/<![CDATA[6 JavaScript Snippets to Polish Your Site]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/javascript-snippets-to-polish-your-site/JavaScript is a popular language, and it’s easy to find general-purpose snippets that help complement it. But its most important context is the web browser, and there’s a lot you can do to enhance your web pages with just a little JavaScript. ]]>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:15 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/javascript-snippets-to-polish-your-site/<![CDATA[How to Write Code the Pythonic Way (With 6 Examples)]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-write-code-the-pythonic-way-with-examples/The Python programming language has a lot to offer. Whether you're new to programming or just new to Python, you'll find that it has many features that make writing code feel natural. Let's explore how Python provides elegant, readable ways to handle coding. ]]>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:30:15 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-write-code-the-pythonic-way-with-examples/<![CDATA[This IDE Actually Made Me a Better Programmer]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/this-ide-actually-made-me-better-programmer/I've been writing code for a long time. Over the years I've used countless development environments—sometimes simultaneously—trying to find the perfect tools for the multitude of languages that I've worked with. Those days are gone. My search is over. I've found the one to rule them all! ]]>Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:13 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/this-ide-actually-made-me-better-programmer/<![CDATA[7 CSS Properties You’ve Never Heard Of (and How to Use Them)]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/css-properties-youve-never-heard-of/Even if you’re an expert web designer, there are plenty of obscure CSS properties you’re unlikely ever to use. In fact, with hundreds of supported properties, there are parts of CSS you’ll probably never even learn about. Some worth knowing despite being uncommon. ]]>Sat, 24 May 2025 11:01:15 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/css-properties-youve-never-heard-of/