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Learn Programming and DSA from Scratch

  How to Use MyCodeSchool Playlists to Learn Programming and DSA from Scratch If you are an absolute beginner and feel confused about where to start coding, the MyCodeSchool YouTube playlists are one of the best free resources available. They focus on clarity, fundamentals, and visual explanations rather than shortcuts or trends. Used in the right order, these playlists can take you from basic programming to Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) and finally to a clear understanding of time and space complexity . Official MyCodeSchool playlists link: https://www.youtube.com/@mycodeschool/playlists Video explanation : https://youtu.be/xppE3oKKztg Step 1: Start with Programming Fundamentals Begin with the C and C++ programming basics playlists on MyCodeSchool. These playlists teach how programs actually work at the memory level, which is extremely important for beginners. Focus on understanding: Variables and data types Conditional statements and loops Functions and recursion Point...

Bare Minimum Tech Skills Roadmap (Frontend, Backend, DevOps & AI)

🚀 Bare Minimum Tech Skills Roadmap (Frontend, Backend, DevOps & AI) If you’re confused about what to learn and where to start , this blog breaks down the bare minimum skills needed for the most popular tech domains — Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and AI — along with free learning resources . 👉 This is NOT an advanced roadmap. 👉 This is for beginners who want clarity . 🎨 Frontend Development (Basics) Frontend is what users see and interact with. Skills You Need HTML, CSS, JavaScript One framework (React preferred) Git & GitHub Responsive design basics Free Resources MDN Web Docs (HTML, CSS, JS): https://developer.mozilla.org React Official Docs: https://react.dev FreeCodeCamp (Git + Frontend): https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn CSS Tricks (Layouts & Responsive Design): https://css-tricks.com ⚙️ Backend Development (Basics) Backend handles logic, databases, and authentication. Skills You Need One language: Node.js or Python REST API fundamentals Databases (SQL or MongoDB)...

Most Demanding Entry Level Software Jobs in India for 2026

  Most Demanding Entry Level Software Jobs in India for 2026 Hey there and congratulations on finishing college or on taking the first big step toward a software career. This single page is written like a friendly note you might find on a table. It is meant to be clear to read and easy to act on. Save it. Use it. Share it. Quick snapshot Top roles to target for 2026 AI and machine learning engineer including prompt and model deployment roles Cloud native engineer and site reliability engineer Full stack and backend engineer for product companies and startups Data engineer and analytics engineer Cybersecurity analyst and application security engineer Why these matter now Companies are building real product features with models and data Cloud infrastructure needs people who can run and automate systems at scale Product based teams keep hiring for feature work and core services Business teams want reliable data pipelines for analytics and machine lea...

Unit Testing in Java – Beginner Friendly Guide

Unit Testing in Java – Beginner Friendly Guide Beginner Friendly Unit Testing in Java – A Simple, Beginner Friendly Guide Unit testing is one of the most important skills every Java developer should learn early. It saves time, improves code quality, and is expected in interviews at most modern companies. What is Unit Testing? Unit testing means writing small automated tests that verify whether a specific method or function is working correctly. Each test focuses on one “unit” of behavior. Why Should You Learn Unit Testing? You catch bugs early You write cleaner and modular code You refactor with confidence Most product companies expect basic testing knowledge Tools You Need (JUnit 5) JUnit 5 is the most commonly used Java testing framework. For Maven Projects <dependency> <groupId>org.junit.jupiter</groupId> <artifactId>junit-jupiter</artifactId> <version>5.9.1</ve...

Machine Coding Round Preparation Guide

  Machine Coding Round Preparation Guide The Fastest Path to High-Paying Software Engineering Jobs Without Heavy DSA Most candidates think that cracking top tech companies requires mastering very advanced DSA, dynamic programming, graph theory, and hundreds of LeetCode problems. But that is not true for many high-paying companies. A lot of top product companies now prefer Machine Coding Rounds (MCR) instead of traditional DSA rounds. These companies are more interested in • real-world coding ability • clean code • working features • modular design • testing skills • day-to-day development knowledge If you find DSA difficult or boring but enjoy building real applications, this interview format is perfect for you. Let’s explore everything. What is a Machine Coding Round? A machine coding round is a hands-on coding assignment where you need to • Build a mini application • Implement core features • Apply OOP , design patterns , and modular design • Handle edge case...

ThoughtWorks Interview Preparation Guide for Freshers

  ThoughtWorks Interview Preparation Guide for Freshers A Complete Roadmap to Crack a 12 to 14 LPA Package When we talk about high-paying companies that hire freshers in India , ThoughtWorks always comes up among the top names. Known for its strong engineering culture , focus on clean code , and social impact mindset , ThoughtWorks offers a very attractive 12 to 14 LPA package to entry-level software developers. If you are someone who wants to prepare for ThoughtWorks, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about their interview process, round-by-round strategy, and the best resources to crack it. This blog is part of my series where I cover high-paying tech companies and explain how you can prepare for each one step-by-step. Let’s get started. About ThoughtWorks ThoughtWorks is not just another software company. They are known for ✔ Strong engineering culture ✔ Pair programming ✔ Clean code ✔ TDD (Test Driven Development) ✔ Agile mindset ✔ So...