Boot.dev Blog
11 Best TypeScript Courses in 2026, Tested and Ranked
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best TypeScript courses of 2026, free and paid. I wrote type errors on purpose in every one I could open and noted what each one gates behind an email or a paywall.
11 Best Linux Courses in 2026, Tested and Ranked
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best Linux courses for beginners in 2026, free and paid. I typed wrong commands into every terminal I could open and noted where each course makes you sign up or pay.
11 Best JavaScript Courses in 2026, Tested and Ranked
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best JavaScript courses of 2026, free and paid. I opened every one logged out, submitted wrong answers where I could, and wrote down what each one paywalls.
13 Best Free Coding Websites in 2026, Ranked
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best free coding websites for beginners, ranked by how much real code you write, what each one paywalls, and whether you need an account.
10 Best Free Python Courses in 2026, Ranked
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best free Python courses for beginners, ranked by how much you actually code, what each one paywalls, and which ones give you a free certificate.
The Boot.dev Beat. October 2026
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
After last month's Web Security launch, September had a flurry of small improvements to the overall platform. Your profile page got a giant redesign, the Training Grounds now keeps a queue of challenges ready for you, and the Go course picked up some lessons on the new generic methods from Go 1.27.
Udemy vs Coursera for programming: compare the actual course
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Udemy's course and subscription choices with a concrete Coursera programming specialization. Check projects, providers and billing before buying.
Scrimba vs Codecademy: editable screencasts or a broader catalog?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Scrimba and Codecademy on lesson format, career paths, free access, projects and annual billing. Both include coding practice.
Codecademy vs freeCodeCamp: when is the paid plan worth a look?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Codecademy and freeCodeCamp on free courses, career paths, projects and paid plan restrictions. Start with the curriculum you actually want.
Boot.dev vs DataCamp: which data curriculum fits your goal?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Boot.dev's data analyst path with DataCamp's interactive courses, data tools, projects and mobile learning. Both teach Python and SQL.
Boot.dev vs freeCodeCamp: when does paying make sense?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Boot.dev and freeCodeCamp on curriculum, projects, free access and feedback. A paid backend path isn't the right answer for every learner.
Boot.dev vs Codédex: which coding path should you pick?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Boot.dev and Codédex on curricula, projects, free plans, mentoring and game mechanics. Codédex teaches more than beginner Python.
freeCodeCamp vs The Odin Project: which free curriculum should you start?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare freeCodeCamp and The Odin Project on web development, projects, local setup, support and curriculum choices. Both are genuinely free.
Scrimba vs Boot.dev: editable screencasts or code-first lessons?
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare Scrimba and Boot.dev on teaching format, frontend and backend paths, projects, free access and the tradeoffs behind each subscription.
7 best Boot.dev alternatives, depending on why you're leaving
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare free curricula, frontend courses, language practice and advanced projects. Find a Boot.dev alternative that fits your goal and budget.
9 Best Sites to Practice Python Online in 2026
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Compare the best Python practice sites for beginners, interviews, and deeper language skills, with prices, problem counts, feedback, and honest drawbacks.
The Boot.dev Beat. September 2026
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
We just launched one of our biggest courses of the year... twice. Learn Web Security is now live in both Go and TypeScript, and we shipped both versions at the same time so you can learn the same practical security skills in your language of choice. This course has the most code in it of any course on Boot.dev. Hope you enjoy.
13 Best Coding Games for Adults to Learn Programming [2026]
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best coding games for adults in 2026, ranked by whether you type real code. Python games, Steam games, and free browser games, with verified prices.
9 Best SQL Courses in 2026 (Free and Paid, Verified Prices)
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
The best SQL courses of 2026 compared: real prices, hours, which database each one uses, whether you write queries in the browser, and a con for every pick.
11 Best Sites to Practice SQL Online in 2026 (Free and Paid)
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Where to practice SQL in 2026: SQLBolt, pgexercises, SQLZoo, DataLemur, LeetCode, HackerRank, and more, with prices, problem counts, engines, and a con for each.
Python List Slicing: Syntax, Examples, and a Visualizer
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
Learn Python list slicing with an interactive visualizer. See how start, stop, step, negative indexes, copying, out-of-range bounds, and assignment work.
Python Type Hints: Syntax and Examples for Beginners
by Maya Chen - Computer science and programming educator at Boot.dev
Learn Python type hint syntax for variables, functions, lists, dictionaries, tuples, optional values, and static checking with practical examples.
Python F-Strings: Syntax, Examples, and Formatting
by Lane Wagner - Boot.dev co-founder and backend engineer
Learn Python f-string syntax with examples for variables, expressions, decimals, percentages, padding, alignment, dates, debugging, and escaped braces.
12 Python Practice Problems for Beginners (With Solutions)
by Boot.dev Team - Programming course authors and video producers
Practice Python with 12 beginner-friendly problems covering functions, loops, lists, dictionaries, sets, and unit tests. Each exercise includes a solution.
Why Didn't Hard Drives Change in 80 Years?
by Boot.dev Team - Programming course authors and video producers
Hear that rhythmic clicking sound?
