Articles + Tutorials
I often write tutorials on fun, beginner web stuff as well as about how I produce my books and videos.
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Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts has launched
I'm ridiculously excited to announce that my second book, Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts, launches to the public today! Read more...
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Introduction to class-based views in Django
When I first started learning Django, I used Kenneth Love's excellent Django video series. Kenneth now works at Treehouse as a Django instructor. For this chapter, I decided to pass the torch and let him tell you all about class-based views, as I know what an excellent instructor he is … Read more...
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Preview of Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts
I started working on the design of Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts yesterday! I recorded a quick screencast so you can check out the new book. I've only had one days worth of design time on it so far (so it's kind of rough) but since I'm using the design … Read more...
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The Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts Kickstarter ends in less than a week
Just wanted to put out a quick post to remind y'all that the Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts Kickstarter is ending in less than a week Read more...
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Announcing Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts (and the Kickstarter campaign)
My goal with Hello Web App was to create a small, easily digestible book that walks you through everything you would need to launch your first web app — albeit, a very basic web app. Since launch, I've had nothing but great feedback and so many people have shared with … Read more...
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My adventures and advice on fulfilling orders for a printed self-published book
First off, let me say — if you're self-publishing, going digital-only saves so much stress and work. However, I just couldn't resist creating a physical book. I mean, look at this: Read more...
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Designing and printing Hello Web App's PDF and paperback editions
Had I released Hello Web App as digital files only (as a lot of other self-publishers do), my life would have been a lot easier. However, I just couldn't say no to having and selling a gorgeous paperback book. Read more...
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I self-published a learn-to-code book and made nearly $5,000 in pre-orders
On May 4th, my book Hello Web App was released. Since then, hundreds of people used it to learn how to build web apps using Python and Django. Today I share a breakdown of all my sales numbers across all the platforms I used, and some of the lessons I … Read more...
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Tutorial: How to set up a contact form with Django
This tutorial is intended as a follow-on to my book, Hello Web App, which teaches the basics of web app development — from ideation to deployment. In this walkthrough, we're going to build something relatively easy: a simple contact form where your users can enter their name, email address, and … Read more...
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Hello Web App paperbacks are back in stock
This is a quick note that Hello Web App is back in stock! The full story of the hullabaloo is coming soon (ships from China, remote packaging assistants, usps.com woes, oh my!) But in the meanwhile, if you were holding back on ordering Hello Web App, now's the time — … Read more...
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