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Dec 15, 2022 learnenough-news , tutorials , python

Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous

Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous is now available! Learn the Python interpreter, shell scripting, testing and test-driven development, package creation, beginning web development, and Python tools for data science.

Sep 2, 2022 learnenough-news , tutorials , print-versions

Print versions of Learn Enough HTML, CSS and Layout and Learn Enough JavaScript

Print versions of Learn Enough HTML, CSS and Layout and Learn Enough JavaScript are now available.

Jun 21, 2022 learnenough-news , tutorials

CSS Grid

Learn Enough CSS & Layout has a newly released 100-page bonus chapter on CSS grid.

May 31, 2022 learnenough-news , tutorials , rails

Launch of the Ruby on Rails Tutorial 7th Edition

The Ruby on Rails Tutorial 7th edition is now available! Learn professional-grade web development with Rails 7.

May 2, 2022 learnenough-news , tutorials , print-versions

Learn Enough Developer Tools to Be Dangerous Print Edition

Get the print edition of Learn Enough Developer Tools to Be Dangerous, which combines the contents of the Learn Enough tutorials on Command Line, Text Editor, and Git.

Apr 19, 2022 learnenough-news , tutorials

Full Draft of the Ruby on Rails Tutorial, 7th Edition

A full draft of the Ruby on Rails Tutorial, 7th edition is now available.

May 12, 2021 learnenough-news , tutorials

Closed Captioning/Subtitles for Learn Enough Video Courses

Closed captions/subtitles are now available for all the videos in all Learn Enough courses.

Apr 8, 2021 learnenough-news , tutorials , teams

Learn Enough for Teams

Learn Enough now has teams! Learn Enough for Teams lets members of your organization learn key software development skills at their own pace.

Mar 1, 2021 learnenough-news , tutorials , git , ruby , scripting

Real Artists Ship

As legendary Apple cofounder Steve Jobs once said: Real artists ship. What he meant was that, as tempting as it is to privately polish in perpetuity, makers must ship their work—that is, actually finish it and get it out into the world. This can be scary, because shipping means exposing your work not only to fans but also to critics. “What if people don’t like what I’ve made?” Real artists ship.

Feb 22, 2021 shell-script , command-line , deploying , ruby , tutorials

The Power of Scripting: A Deploy Script

This post is about the power of scripting, which refers to the creation of programs (known as scripts) that are generally shorter and simpler than full-size applications while still being highly useful. The most common kind of script is a shell script, which is typically run at the command line. The specific example we’ll be looking at is an only slightly simplified version of a script that I use all the time, often multiple times per day. It’s called deploy, and its purpose is to deploy a wide variety of different project types using a method appropriate to each type.

Feb 4, 2021 learnenough-news , tutorials , ruby-on-rails , eager-loading , sql

Eager Loading and the N+1 Query Problem

Working with any popular programming framework today typically means using an object-relational mapping (ORM) library like Rails’ Active Record to interact with the database. ORM systems are a definite plus for developer productivity and general happiness. They also allow a programmer to get by with a little bit less knowledge (sometimes a whole lot less) about what’s happening in between their code and the database. But that convenience comes with some pitfalls, including the common N+1 query problem. What does that mean? Read on to find out!

Jan 21, 2021 learnenough-news , tutorials

It’s Normal Not to Remember Everything!

Is it normal not to retain absolutely everything right away? Yes, it is! Find out how Learn Enough helps you remember the important commands and concepts when learning to code.

Dec 4, 2020 learnenough-news , tutorials , action-cable