![Joel Falconer](jpg/1646968566jf4%402x-120x120.jpg)
Joel Falconer is a technical content strategist. He has been managing editor at SitePoint, AppStorm, DesignCrowd, and Envato, and features editor at The Next Web.
Joel's articles
![What Is an IDE? How Does It Enable Faster Development?](jpg/1653430626ide.jpg)
An IDE is a development environment that helps you write and edit code. It provides syntax highlighting, code completion, and project management tools so that you can focus on coding while the IDE handles the rest of your work.
![Which Programming Language Should I Learn First in 2023?](jpg/1651719583bestprogramminglanguage-scaled.jpg)
It's hard to decide on a programming language to learn first. Here's a look at the most popular languages in 2023, and why they're worthwhile.
![Learn to Code with JavaScript: The Most Popular Programming Language on Earth](jpg/1651123441ltcarticle.jpg)
In this guide, we will show you how you can learn to code with JavaScript for free. The JavaScript programming language is versatile, popular, and in high demand — making it a great language for learning how to code.
![Why Learn to Code? 17 Benefits of Learning to Code](png/1650516069wltc.png)
Why learn to code? Find out how coding can help you and your career, and learn what you need to know to decide if it's a fit for you.
![How to Write Good Code: 10 Beginner-friendly Techniques for Instant Results](jpg/1649912040knowledge.jpg)
In order to write good code, you need to have a strong understanding of the basics. This guide provides ten helpful techniques that will get you started on the right foot.
![A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating & Validating SaaS Ideas](jpg/1649907256saas-thmb.jpg)
Picking the right SaaS idea is critical to your success as a startup business. This guide will show you how to generate ideas and know which one to pursue.
![7 Collaborative Coding Tools for Remote Pair Programming](jpg/1649794129codingtools.jpg)
In a remote team or want to run an idea past a colleague online? We review the best collaborative coding tools for remote pair programming.
![The Best Figma Plugins to Create & Manage Design Systems](jpg/1648239117featured.jpg)
Figma is a powerful tool for creating design systems. Learn about the best Figma plugins for design systems and managing complex projects.
![What Is a Unique Selling Proposition & How Do I Create One?](jpg/1647605742usp3.jpg)
Wondering how to create a unique selling proposition for your business? This guide will walk you through the what, why, and how of USPs.
![What Is a Boolean Data Type, and What Are Some Uses?](jpg/1629186044truth-false4.jpg)
Learn what a Boolean Data Type is, how it's used in programming, and see examples of boolean operators that'll help you understand logic.
![The Second Coming of the Productivity Tool](png/1596790397robot.png)
I’ve been testing a range of information management and Second Brain tools this year, from Bear to Notion to Obsidian.
![The Top 10 SitePoint Guides & Tutorials of 2019](png/1578543361onlineeducation.png)
To celebrate a year concluded, we wanted to take a look at the 10 pieces our readers enjoyed and shared the most in 2019.
![macOS Catalina: 5 Things Web Developers & Designers Should Know](jpg/1570516680apple.jpg)
What do developers, designers, and other tech professionals need to know about macOS Catalina? We run through the key points.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Design Systems, SVG & React Native](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium September 06, 2019 new releases; Design systems, SVG, and React Native.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Form Design + Cloning Tinder](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
We're working hard to keep you on the cutting edge of your field with SitePoint Premium.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Going Offline + React Native](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium August 16, 2019 new releases; Going offline + React Native.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Responsive CSS + React Native](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium August 09, 2019 new releases; Responsive CSS and React Native.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Smashing 6 + GraphQL & React Native](jpg/1550022385spacex-549326-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium August 02, 2019 new releases; Smashing 6, GraphQL, and React Native.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: React + React Native](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium July 26, 2019 new releases; React and React Native.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Modern JavaScript, Kanban + DevTools](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium July 05, 2019 new releases; Javascript, Kanban, and DevTools.
![Talk Tech with Us in Our New Discord Community](png/1562060276discord.png)
Want a place to chat about coding, design, the web, and technology at large with likeminded people?
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Dev Tools, C# & Kubernetes](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium June 28, 2019 new releases; Dev tools,C#, and Kubernetes.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Cybersecurity & DevOps Adoption](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium June 21, 2019 new releases; Cybersecurity and DevOps Adoption.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: SSGs, Interaction Design, Node & Vue](jpg/1550022385spacex-549326-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium June 14, 2019 new releases; SSGs, Interaction Design, Node, and Vue.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Docker, Phoenix, VS Code + More](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium May 31, 2019 new releases; Docker, Phoenix, VS Code, and more.
![SitePoint Premium New Releases: Webpack, TensorFlow, Swift & Parcel](jpg/1558670945spacex-530585-unsplash.jpg)
In this article, SitePoint Premium May 24, 2019 new releases; Webpack, TensorFlow, Swift, and Parcel.
In this article, SitePoint Premium May 10, 2019 new releases; Clojure, npm, gulp, Django, and more.
In this article, SitePoint Premium May 03, 2019 new releases; Git, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and more.
In this article, SitePoint Premium April 26, 2019 new releases; Docker, Redux, and Interviews.
In this article, SitePoint Premium April 05, 2019 new releases; Node, Android, React Native, and more.