Getting Started with Development

Brand new to coding? No worries - everyone starts somewhere. These simple walkthroughs will help you set up your computer, create your first accounts, and get ready to write code. Just follow along step by step.

Essential tool guides: configure VS Code with key extensions, master Git from the command line, set up Docker Desktop, test APIs with Postman or Bruno, manage Node.js versions with nvm, and automate tasks with shell scripts.

Ideas for your first projects and good habits to pick up early. The best way to learn is to build something real.

A quick look at databases from local installs to cloud-hosted options. PostgreSQL basics, schema design, writing queries, backups - or skip the ops and use a managed cloud database.

Go from localhost to production. Deploy to cloud platforms, containerize with Docker, self-host on your own server, configure reverse proxies, and set up SSL - with options for every budget and skill level.

Recommended hardware for development workstations, home servers, and storage setups. Know what to buy before you build so you do not waste money on parts you do not need.