I taught myself to code in 1998 and within 7 years had a client list that included Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Ameritech, KLA-Tencor, PayPal, and Visa. In 2014 I decided that I really needed to understand core Computer Science concepts, so I dove in, using the free resources from MIT and Stanford. In 2016 I shared what I learned with The Imposter's Handbook.
✨ Accelerator Update #5: It's Go Time!
I am so, so happy to let you know that the Accelerator videos and book are final and ready for you! You can download the books and code here (expires in 2 days), and you can see all the videos here once you login (be sure to use the same email).
I finished up the case studies and put some polish on the book, including a editorial review (grammar, spelling, etc) and I do hope you enjoy them! This has been a lot of work, but tons of fun too.
I might add another case study if there's a demand. Originally I was thinking of doing a JavaScript primer for those who need but then I thought I would ask y'all what would be helpful for you. Reply and let me know. Right now there's one on Firebase and another on Playwright, the end-to-end testing tool.
Nothing is ever finished, really...
I have no problems adding/updating things - so if you have thoughts, I'm all ears.
Thank you so so so so much for supporting me through this! Hope you enjoy your goodies!
Rob
🥷🏽 Notes From an Imposter Programmer
I taught myself to code in 1998 and within 7 years had a client list that included Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Ameritech, KLA-Tencor, PayPal, and Visa. In 2014 I decided that I really needed to understand core Computer Science concepts, so I dove in, using the free resources from MIT and Stanford. In 2016 I shared what I learned with The Imposter's Handbook.
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