213 Stories by Chris Castiglione
What is the toughest part of learning to code? STAYING MOTIVATED. Back in 2002, I was a music major with no desire to become... One thing that always surprises me when teaching a security class to developers is how little they understand about HTTP. Sure, everyone knows that... There are two important things to know about learning to code: Most people don’t actually want to “learn to code” Learning to code doesn’t... The world of web design has changed quite a bit over the years. As it continues to evolve, mobile-friendly design has become the rule... Over my career as a web developer, I’ve built more than 100 websites for clients including Bacardi, Toyota, and The Four Seasons. One time,... Python is one of the best coding languages to learn to boost your career. Many of the biggest websites in the world use Python,... Instagram recently celebrated their move from Python 2 to Python 3. Yet many famous companies are still using Python 2. Why? One word: compatibility. Python... Understanding SEO (search engine optimization) means to understand how visitors find your site. While the basics of SEO are rooted in clean code, optimized... “It’s hot. It’s loud. Goddamn this mariachi band to hell!” I thought to myself while waiting on the New York City subway platform. My... 