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Cheat sheets: 9
Answers: 14

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28 guides, articles and cheat sheets, searchable by title, summary or tag.

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GuidesStep-by-step walkthroughs, each with its difficulty stated up front.10 guides

BlogNotes on technology, careers and learning, written for this context.9 articles

Cheat sheetsReference tables you can print once and stop looking things up twice.9 sheets

AnswersShort, searchable answers to the questions learners ask us most.14 answers

CompilersWrite and run HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python in the browser.4 languages

Coding challengesPractice problems that open with starter code beside the brief.12 challenges

MasterclassesFull-length video bootcamps, curated into tracks and free to watch.23 classes

NewsletterOne short email when we publish something worth your time.9 issues

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Technology in Sierra LeoneLocal tech, startups, connectivity, and the people building them.1

AI & ProductivityUse AI tools responsibly to study, work, and build faster.3

Digital SkillsThe everyday computer and internet skills every learner needs.2

Coding & Web DevelopmentHTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and shipping real projects.11

Cybersecurity BasicsStay safe online and protect your accounts and data.4

Career GrowthCVs, interviews, remote work, and getting hired.5

Online LearningStudy habits, focus, and learning on a tight data budget.2

EntrepreneurshipTurn a skill into income, freelancing, and small business.0

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Coding & Web Development · 12 min

How to Start Learning to Code in Sierra Leone (With Limited Data)

You do not need a fast laptop or unlimited data to learn programming. Here is a realistic, step-by-step path that works on the connections most of us actually have.

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AI & Productivity · 10 min

Using AI Tools Responsibly as a Student

AI can speed up your learning or quietly destroy it. The difference is how you use it. A practical guide for students who want the help without losing the skill.

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Career Growth · 11 min

How to Write a CV That Actually Gets Replies

Most CVs get rejected in six seconds. Here is what recruiters look for, what to cut, and how to stand out when you have little formal experience.

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Cybersecurity Basics · 10 min

Staying Safe Online: Protecting Your Accounts and Mobile Money

Scams targeting phones and mobile money are getting smarter. These are the habits that stop the most common attacks before they cost you.

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Technology in Sierra Leone · 13 min

Sierra Leone's Tech Scene in 2026: Where the Opportunities Are

From fintech to remote work, the ground is shifting fast. A grounded look at where young Sierra Leoneans can find real openings in tech right now.

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Online Learning · 9 min

Build a Learning Routine That Actually Sticks

Motivation runs out. Systems do not. Here is how to design a study routine you can keep even on a hard week.

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Coding & Web Development · BeginnerHTML Essentials

Coding & Web Development · BeginnerCSS Essentials

Coding & Web Development · BeginnerJavaScript Basics

AI & Productivity · BeginnerAI Prompting for Learning

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How to Start Learning to Code From ZeroBeginner · 14 min

How to Create a Professional CVBeginner · 11 min

Build Your First Web Page, Then Improve ItBeginner · 9 min

Start Using Git and GitHub Without FearBeginner · 10 min

The newsletter · 9 issues

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Open a compilerWrite and run HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python in the browser. Nothing to install, and it works on a phone.4 languages

Try a coding challengePractice problems that open with starter code beside the brief, so you are writing within a minute.12 challenges