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In this issue we learn computer science with Microsoft, learn about nature's way to create synchronization, welding for hobbyists, pen tool in Illustrator, and writing for web and mobile. We will also automate boring stuff with Python, and create our own podcasts.
Let's dive in!
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🎇 Synchronizing fireflies
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Learn about synchronization and how order emerges from chaos in the universe, nature, and daily life by interacting with a bunch of fireflies.
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🥽 Welding 101 for hobbyists (and nerds)
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Practical Engineering is a fantastic engineering channel on YouTube. On it, Grady usually breaks down some mechanical engineering concept and uses wonderful experiments to demonstrate the ideas that he’s trying to get across. Or learns stuff like welding on video.
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✒ Master the pen tool in Illustrator
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Master one of the most essential tools for digital illustration - the pen tool. This comprehensive guide aims to introduce or remind you of features, shortcuts, and methods for working with what is arguably Adobe's most essential tool.
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🤖 Automate the boring stuff with Python
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In Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you'll learn how to use Python to write programs that do repetitive, boring tasks in minutes that would take you hours to do by hand. No prior programming experience required. Available as a free ebook. You can also buy the the video course covering the same stuff.
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⚡ Writing for web and mobile
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Learn how to write content that resonates with users in this free course. Designers, developers, marketing folks, copywriters, and product/project managers can all benefit from taking a data-driven approach to their content decision-making.
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📱 Create podcasts on your cellphone with Anchor
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Podcasts are a great way to create content but a lot of people do not consider creating their own as the process seems complicated. But with apps like Anchor you can create, host and even monetize your podcast all from your cellphone.
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👨💻 A 14 week Introduction to Computer Science course by Microsoft
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This course is targeted to middle school grades 6-8 (ages 11-14 years). Although it is written to be taught in schools, a self learner can easily use the resources and project ideas from this course to learn things on their own.
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That's it for this issue. See you in two weeks' time.
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My name is Naveera Ashraf , and I write and research this zine. I am a homeschooling mom, self taught developer, (I make web apps, bots, and eLearning content) and founder of Creative Melon.
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