First-person shooters (FPS) have been a cornerstone of gaming for nearly three decades. From genre-defining classics like Doom and Quake to the modern battle royale phenomenon spearheaded by PUBG and Fortnite, FPS titles consistently push technical and creative boundaries while attracting millions of passionate players. According to a 2020 report from ICO Partners, FPS was…
In an unprecedented move for an online education platform, Free Code Camp announced in December 2014 that its entire codebase and curriculum are now fully open source. The code behind the popular coding platform, which has helped over 1 million aspiring developers to date, is now publicly available on GitHub for anyone to freely use,…
The Birth of JavaScript (1995) JavaScript was created in just 10 days in May 1995 by Brendan Eich, then an employee at Netscape. It was originally named Mocha, then LiveScript, and finally JavaScript when it shipped in beta form with Netscape Navigator 2.0 in September 1995. The choice of the JavaScript name has caused confusion,…
Did you know that when you submit your résumé online, there‘s a 98% chance it will be automatically deleted? That‘s right, only a mere 2% of résumés make it past the initial electronic gatekeepers known as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). If you want to land an interview, your résumé needs to be among the 2%…
The world of web development moves fast. Blink and you might miss the latest hot framework or technique that everyone is raving about. Amidst this constantly changing landscape, how do you decide what skills to focus on? What will give you the most bang for your buck in terms of career prospects? Enter the MEAN…
What Exactly Is an MVP? The concept of the minimum viable product (MVP) has become a cornerstone of modern software development and product management. An MVP is a version of a product with just enough features to be usable by early customers who can then provide feedback for future development. Techopedia defines an MVP as:…
In just four short years, the freeCodeCamp community has achieved an incredible milestone: one billion minutes spent learning to code on the platform. That‘s over 19,000 years worth of coding education, provided 100% free of charge to anyone, anywhere in the world, who wants to learn. To understand the magnitude of this achievement, consider that…
In September 2017, Equifax announced it had experienced one of the worst data breaches in history. Cyber criminals stole highly sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and drivers license numbers, for a staggering 143 million Americans, 44 million British citizens, and an unknown number of Canadians. If you have a credit…
Introduction Tetris, the iconic puzzle game, has captivated players worldwide since its inception in 1984. Created by Russian software engineer Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris has become a cultural phenomenon, with its simple yet addictive gameplay transcending generations and platforms. In this comprehensive tutorial, we‘ll explore the fascinating world of Tetris and learn how to create our…
Introduction As a full-stack developer, you‘re always on the lookout for powerful tools and technologies that can take your web applications to the next level. If you‘re interested in incorporating machine learning and deep learning into your projects, look no further than Tensorflow.js. This JavaScript library, developed by the team at Google Brain, allows you…