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Choosing a Programming Language and Framework for Your Startup

SoCal CTO

t prompted a good discussion around how CTOs go about choosing the programming language and framework for their startup. Or you might have an investor (or founder) who's convinced that you need to work in a given language (some VCs love Ruby right now). Misconception #1 - "You can build things 10x faster in Ruby."

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How to Choose a Programming Language as a Tech Startup

The Startup Magazine

Whether you’re building the next best home automation system, a revolutionary robotics product, or a new kind of software, the programming language you use to make it happen is the foundation of your work. So, let’s make things a bit easier by running through a primer on choosing the right programming language for your tech startup.

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Programming Resources

Spencer Fry

I started learning to program in earnest at the beginning of February 2012. Since then, I've compiled the programming resources that got me to where I am today. Learn Ruby the Hard Way by Zed Shaw 4/5. Learn Ruby the Hard Way is what I started with when I began programming. I hope you find them as useful as I did.

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Learn To Code With One Month Rails

YoungUpstarts

You have a great idea for an app or a startup but you have have absolutely no programming skills. Part of Y Combinator ’s Summer 2013 batch of startups, The online resource for web development to date has taught more than 9,000 people Ruby on Rails, one of the most widely-used web programming technologies today.

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50 Places You Can Learn to Code (for Free) Online

YoungUpstarts

If you’re curious about learning a programming language then you’re in luck: there’s no shortage of resources for learning how to code online. Many big names in education including MIT and Stanford offer programming courses, absolutely free. University. The Open University : U.K.-based

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Why and When to Learn to Program

Spencer Fry

The only thing without a doubt that holds true for everyone learning to program is that you must deeply want to learn. Sure, you may walk away with a better familiarity with coding syntax and general programming concepts, but that's a lot different than learning to become a programmer. Need to learn. I hope you enjoy it.

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5 Lies CTOs Tell To Feel Better About Coding

YoungUpstarts

by Jinesh Parekh, CEO of Ruby on Rails consulting shop, Idyllic Software. Jinesh Parekh is the CEO of a Ruby on Rails consulting shop, Idyllic Software. Thinking Aloud coding CTO Jinesh Parekh programming' Hey there, you amazingly resourceful person. You’re doing everything. Cheers to you! You’re the CTO.