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[Featured Image] A react developer sketches ideas for the user interface of a web application.

What Is a React Developer? (And How to Become One)

If you’re interested in becoming a React developer, read on to learn more about essential skills to have, relevant duties, and qualifications.

January 30, 2024

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[Featured image] A white hat hacker works on a computer in an office.

What Is a White Hat? The Ethical Side of Hacking

When you think of hackers, you might envision the villains you've seen in movies who break into computers to steal data. But all hackers aren't bad. To find out more, learn what it takes to become a certified ethical hacker.

January 29, 2024

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[Featured image] A woman wearing headphones works on her laptop in a computer science class.

Is Computer Science Hard?

Thanks to higher-than-average salaries, faster-than-average job growth, and fewer barriers to entry compared to similarly high-paying careers, such as medicine or law, computer science attracts many students.

January 26, 2024

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[Featured image] A site reliability engineer (SRE) works on his desktop computer.

What Does a Site Reliability Engineer Do? Your Guide

Site reliability engineers ensure that apps and websites run smoothly and reliably. Learn more about this emerging career and what skills you’ll need to get started.

January 26, 2024

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[Featured image] An IT professional sits at a computer workstation and writes a script to automate a task.

What Are Scripting Languages? (And Why Should I Learn One)

Learning a scripting language may open up new personal and professional opportunities. Discover the differences between server-side scripting languages and the pros of learning them to decide if this is a good path for you.

January 26, 2024

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