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There's a reason why I publish articles here for free:

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I was able to teach myself how to code - mostly for free - thanks to the generous work of countless content creators who've come before me.

This ethos of free information is something that I really love and value about the tech industry.

Giving back with free resources of my own is the least that I can do.

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I hope that what I share is valuable to you.