UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2019

This tag is dedicated to beginners to programming, development, networking, or to a particular language. Everything should be geared towards that!

For Questions...

Consider using this tag along with #help, if...

• You are new to a language, or to programming in general,

• You want an explanation with NO prerequisite knowledge required.

• You want insight from more experienced developers.

Please do not use this tag if you are merely new to a tool, library, or framework.

See also, #explainlikeimfive

For Articles...

• Posts should be specifically geared towards true beginners (experience level 0-2 out of 10).

• Posts should require NO prerequisite knowledge, except perhaps general (language-agnostic) essentials of programming.

• Posts should NOT merely be for beginners to a tool, library, or framework.

If your article does not meet these qualifications, please select a different tag.

Promotional Rules

• Posts should NOT primarily promote an external work. This is what Listings is for.

• Otherwise accepable posts MAY include a brief (1-2 sentence) plug for another resource at the bottom.

• Resource lists ARE acceptable if they follow these rules:

  • Include at least 3 distinct authors/creators.
  • Clearly indicate which resources are FREE, which require PII, and which cost money.
  • Do not use personal affiliate links to monetize.
  • Indicate at the top that the article contains promotional links.

If you're writing for this tag, we recommend you read this article.

If you're asking a question, read this article.