Programming Workflow For the sake of keeping the examples short, I will not be using the browser to run any of the code. Instead, I will be focusing on the actual problem and running the solution with Node.js. This will allow us to quickly test code and verify … [Read more...] about Programming the EASY way 1-2-3
JavaScript
What you NEED to know before you learn to program
Prerequisites Before Getting Started Before getting started with this series, you need to have a clear understanding of the following concepts to enable you to be successful with this series: UNIX Philosophy Basic command line experience High School … [Read more...] about What you NEED to know before you learn to program
Meet Rick Hernandez
My intention with this series is to get you up and running with JavaScript and cover material that applies to all types of problems that you might encounter in your programming career. If for whatever reason you might have a question, comment, or suggestion about … [Read more...] about Meet Rick Hernandez
“Hello” JavaScript | Programming Fundamentals
I want to take this time to congratulate you for taking the first step to becoming a programmer. Created specifically for new programmers, with no programming experience. This is a true Step by Step series where you will learn the programming fundamentals with … [Read more...] about “Hello” JavaScript | Programming Fundamentals
How To Read Native JavaScript Code
In one of the example pieces of code in the Programming Fundamental Series I show you how you create a function that will obtain the absolute value of any given number. The function that I create is a simple one to follow and it illustrates and important part of … [Read more...] about How To Read Native JavaScript Code
How To Learn To Code
These days you can start a blog, sell stuff online, invent a song, or even talk about nothing and still be able to make a GREAT living. But if you want to create the next great app you need to know more then just what the term "computer" is. You will need to know … [Read more...] about How To Learn To Code
Moving Forward
You are well on your way to becoming a GREAT programmer. You have successfully completed this series. This is a BIG DEAL! You need to celebrate. This is only the beginning of something great, if you keep working on developing your Node.js skills you will soon … [Read more...] about Moving Forward
How to Install Update and Remove Node.js From Linux or Ubuntu
Installing Node.js Start by visiting the main site for Node.js and click on the stable download button this will initiate the download for a file name node-v5.9.0.tar.gz, to install node run the following commands. Now you must be asking why I did not just use … [Read more...] about How to Install Update and Remove Node.js From Linux or Ubuntu
How to Update Node.js in OSX
To update node you have two options. If you installed node with a binary installer, then you will need to uninstall node from your computer using the command below that removes node with the rm command this will permanently delete node from your computer. Then … [Read more...] about How to Update Node.js in OSX
How to Completely Remove Node.js in OSX
Removing Node.js If you have installed Node.js with the binary executable from Nodejs.org you might find out that the application is not found in the Applications folder, this is because node is installed in a different directory. If you want to remove all the … [Read more...] about How to Completely Remove Node.js in OSX