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Learn to program

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Learn to code Your first steps in programming and computer science 3 resources Programming languages Python, Java, C/C++, Rust, Go and programming styles 11 resources

Building software

Websites, apps, data and good practice

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Databases & SQL Storing, querying and modelling data 5 resources Web & app development Building websites and mobile apps 9 resources Software engineering & tools Building software well: Git, the command line and teamwork Coming soon

How computers work

Algorithms, systems and networks

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Algorithms & theory Solving problems efficiently, and the theory of computation 2 resources Computer systems Operating systems, hardware, compilers and distributed systems 4 resources Networks & security How the internet works and how to keep systems safe 4 resources

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7 Database Paradigms

A punchy 10-minute overview of seven database types - relational document key-value graph wide-column time-series and s… Beginner Under 30 min Single video No prerequisites View YouTube Staff pick Fireship (Jeff Delaney) · YouTube / Fireship

Every Operating System Concept in One Video

A fresh Fireship sweep of all core OS concepts - processes threads scheduling memory file systems and more. Perfect fir… Beginner Under 30 min Single video No prerequisites View YouTube Staff pick Fireship (Jeff Delaney) · YouTube

JavaScript in 100 Seconds

A perfectly-crafted 100-second explainer of what JavaScript is and why it's everywhere - ideal introductory hook. Beginner Under 30 min Single video No prerequisites View YouTube Staff pick Dominic Walliman · YouTube

Map of Computer Science

A beautiful 10-minute animated overview of the entire CS field - from Turing machines to AI - perfect as a first hook. Beginner Under 30 min Single video No prerequisites View

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