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Help! I don't get why my code makes the player's health go up when she's hit by the sword.
*Adjusts wizard hat thoughtfully*
Ah, it looks like you used the wrong operator! Which one do you think will subtract from her health (instead of adding to it) in your take_damage function?
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It was a good introductory course. Some lectures are a little ambiguous, but with some research and practice, the course can be completed nicely
Sergio De La Ossa
Colombia
Learn Python for Beginners
It's good. Even for those who have watched python tutorials. I like unit testing part because it was hard for me. The best thing is Boot. Solve the problem then ask your doubts from a professional (AI). It will not give you answer right away, instead it pushes you to think.
Abhishek Baliyan
Ghaziabad, U.P, INDIA
Learn Python for Beginners
It is really fun and makes it easier to keep on learning more and more
AooJoo
Jordan
Learn Python for Beginners
amazing
Robbin de Klein
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
The course was able to provide a decent starting grasp of python, and its core concepts.
Hadden Reimer
Canada
Learn Python for Beginners
An absolute 10/10 Python course! The platform was seamless, and the instructor explained complex concepts like exception handling and type hints in a way that just clicked. Python truly felt sumptuous to learn. Highly recommended for any beginner looking to start coding!
Maxwel Isaac
Kenya
Learn Python for Beginners
Great course once again!
Georgios Bakalski
Athens, Greece
Learn SQL
As somebody who has started and not finished may courses, I am glad to say the contents of the course though challenging kept bringing me back. Strongly recommeded.
Matthew Pinfield
UK
Learn Python for Beginners
i really liked the course curriculum, every piece of information are taught in detail.
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South Korea
Learn SQL
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Software developers in the US earn over $100,000 per year
The following data is taken from the results of the 2025 Stack Overflow survey
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$189,000
Backend Developer
$175,000
Site Reliability Engineer
$165,000
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$165,000
Data Engineer
$150,000
Frontend Developer
$145,000
Data Analyst
$100,956
Some folks look at the job data and assume that front-end positions are the only option for new learners. On the contrary, there is big demand for backend, data, and other software positions!
If you like working with data, logic, servers, and solving hard problems, you might just enjoy the curriculum here on Boot.dev. And similar to the frontend, most backend and data positions don't require a specific degree from a university... but you do need to know your stuff!
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How do I learn to code?
Our answer, from the team behind 1,201,282+ learners
Pick one language (Python is our first choice) and spend most of your time writing code, not watching videos or generating AI slop. Follow a structured path, build real projects along the way, and practice daily.
- Pick one language and stick with it. Python is a great first language: the syntax is simple, and it's used everywhere from backend development to scripting, data, and AI.
- Follow a structured path. Random tutorials leave knowledge gaps. A linear curriculum removes the "what should I learn next?" problem entirely.
- Write code every day. Programming is a skill that takes real time to learn. Shortcuts are mostly a lie. Daily practice beats occasional binge-sessions.
- Build real projects. Projects force you to solve problems that no tutorial covers, and they become the portfolio that gets you interviews.
- Get unstuck fast. Every developer gets stuck. Lean on a community of humans or a (socratic) AI tutor to keep from stalling out.
- Go deep on one specialty. Once you have the fundamentals, specialize. Backend development, DevOps, Data Analysis, Full Stack, AI, etc. Pick one and go deep.
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