Things I'm learning.

A simple introduction to YAML — what it is, how it looks, and the small things that trip everyone up.

A simple introduction to JSON — the format almost every website and app uses to send data.

A simple introduction to TOML — the config format that tries to be obvious and boring, in a good way.

A simple introduction to CSV — the humble format behind almost every spreadsheet export.

A simple introduction to XML — the older, heavier cousin of JSON that still runs a lot of the world.

A simple introduction to Markdown — the easy way to write formatted text, used by this very blog.

A simple introduction to Git — what version control means and why every developer uses it.

A simple explanation of the difference between Git and GitHub, which confuses almost every beginner.

The handful of Git commands you will actually use every day, explained in plain words.

A simple explanation of Git branches — why they exist and how to use them without fear.

A simple introduction to the shell — the text window where you type commands to control your computer.

A simple introduction to Linux file permissions and the famous chmod numbers like 755.

A small set of everyday terminal commands that make life on Linux much easier.

A simple introduction to Docker — packing your app and everything it needs into one neat box.

A simple introduction to SSH — the secure way to log into another computer over the internet.

A simple introduction to package managers — the tools that install and manage the code your project depends on.

A simple introduction to HTTP — the language browsers and websites use to talk to each other.

A simple introduction to APIs — how one program politely asks another for data or help.

A simple introduction to DNS — the system that turns website names into addresses computers understand.