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Programming Basics Courses

Programming basics courses can help you learn fundamental concepts like variables, control structures, data types, and functions. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and writing clean, efficient code. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.


Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Scrimba

    Build Fast Websites with Astro

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File Systems, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Scalable Deployment and DevOps for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Scalability, Swift Programming, Performance Tuning, Application Security, Debugging, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Encryption, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Java, Enterprise Application Management, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Scalability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Management Consulting, Mitigation, Project Implementation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5 - 3D Props - Medieval Windmill

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Simulations

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Containerization, System Monitoring, Debugging, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Building and Optimizing Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Scenario Testing, Forecasting, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Python and Practical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, JSON, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Authentications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Simulations, Data Management, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Interactive Web Apps & Advanced HTML Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Usability Testing, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Event-Driven Programming, Semantic Web, Web Applications, Functional Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Build Fast Websites with Astro: Scrimba
  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • Scalable Deployment and DevOps for Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications: Board Infinity
  • Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion: Coursera
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 - 3D Props - Medieval Windmill: Packt
  • App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance en Français: Google Cloud
  • GitLab CI/CD: Automating Software Delivery: Coursera
  • Building and Optimizing Decision Systems: Edureka

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