Coding is a very attractive industry right now. Freelance developers earn six figures with hourly rates that can easily reach $50 to $100. Demand soars—so naturally, supply is also on the rise: More and more people want to start to code. Here’s a simple strategy I have developed for my Python freelance course students that … Read more
During my time as a doctoral student in computer science, this was a common question. Every Ph.D. student constantly ponders this question. But most Ph.D. students can easily answer it: they go to industry. The reason is that after four or five years of studying computer science, and three to five years of working as doctoral … Read more
The Rabin-Karb algorithm solves the string-search problem. It was proposed by Richard Karp and Michael Rabin in 1987. Both creators have received the highest award in the area of computer science: the Turing award! The algorithm is more efficient than the trivial solution of checking all consecutive substrings in an original string. First, have a … Read more
Python is among the fastest-growing major programming languages. Soon, it’ll become one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Yet, Python has a few disadvantages compared to other programming languages. These are the main drawbacks of Python—ordered by how serious I find them: Speed: If you care about speed, you should prefer the … Read more
You may be interested in creating your own (side-) coding business online. The world has changed. Today, freelancing is THE most suitable way of organizing, managing, and delivering talents to creators in the 21st century. Here’s how freelancing impacts every aspect of my professional life today: I work as a freelancer myself. This was how … Read more
Many people today practice a weird habit: they are unfocused—jumping from one opportunity to the other. One day they do drop-shipping, the next day they start a blog, the next day they start a YouTube channel. The grass is always greener on the other side. Unfortunately, because of the nature of business, there is no … Read more
You think you don’t have it in you to become a master coder? You’re right. You think you are the king in coding? You’re right, too. Learning to code is a question of confidence. You must set yourself on a cycle of positive reinforcement. You try new things, stretch your skills to the limits, get … Read more
When starting out as a doctoral researcher, I felt like an imposter: unworthy of contributing to the great corpus of academic research. I respected my colleagues a lot—they were smarter, more knowledgeable, and more skilled. How can I make a difference in a world full of highly skilled people? Fortunately, I watched a TED talk … Read more
Do you dream of living the freelance lifestyle? Becoming a freelance developer can greatly simplify your life. However, it can also turn out to be an uphill battle you cannot win. As a Python freelancer, you can expect to earn $51 per hour on average. However, one of your biggest expenses in life is housing. … Read more
Writing a tech blog about your dream programming language — Python, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, Go, or even Erlang — is a fun way of boosting your own skill level, gain reputation in your field, and share your knowledge with the world. But it’s also an ungrateful job. If you are like most people, … Read more
Finxter helps you push code projects towards attainment. This article introduces the mission statement of Finxter. Your continuous improvement in coding, business, and productivity is at the core of everything we do. Set yourself on the road towards coding and computer science mastery! Learn the relevant business skills to make your coding business thrive! Be … Read more
In this article, I want to give you an alternative perspective of how you can earn money with Python. I work closely with hundreds of coders who want to become Python freelancers on the side or as their main profession. Check out the free webinar replay that shows you the straight way of becoming a … Read more