--- title: "Ivory O. (@devswitch) | Hashnode" description: "I talk about tech, career and programming fundamentals. Read the latest articles by Ivory O. on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@devswitch" --- @devswitch # Ivory O. @devswitch · Joined January 2021 I talk about tech, career and programming fundamentals ### [Steal Code like an Artist - 3 Ways to Build Your Portfolio Using Tutorial Projects](https://devswitch.hashnode.dev/steal-code-like-an-artist-3-ways-to-build-your-portfolio-using-tutorial-projects?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) During your learning process, you will get to practice tons of tutorial projects when learning new programming concepts. To understand these tutorials, you will also have to follow along by coding line by line. At this point, most newbies discover th... 8 min read · [devswitch.hashnode.dev](https://devswitch.hashnode.dev/steal-code-like-an-artist-3-ways-to-build-your-portfolio-using-tutorial-projects?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/steal-code-like-an-artist-3-ways-to-build-your-portfolio-using-tutorial-projects/6004a5307b30c23b714aa5d9) ### [7 Easy Python Projects for Beginners \[with code\]](https://devswitch.hashnode.dev/7-easy-python-projects-for-beginners-with-code?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Python is fast becoming one of the most powerful languages in programming today. It has found tons and tons of applications in many fields such as web development, data science, data analysis, machine learning, game development and the list goes on. ... 9 min read · [devswitch.hashnode.dev](https://devswitch.hashnode.dev/7-easy-python-projects-for-beginners-with-code?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-easy-python-projects-for-beginners-with-code/60049ad9848f4c3b9a0f08b5) ### [A Simple 5-Step Roadmap to Becoming a Programmer in 2021](https://devswitch.hashnode.dev/a-simple-5-step-roadmap-to-becoming-a-programmer-in-2021?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) It always seems impossible until it’s done — Nelson Mandela In this post, I'll discuss a 5-step pathway to help you get started on your journey into the tech industry. Although the path is not always easy, a simple roadmap should the transition beco... 11 min read · [devswitch.hashnode.dev](https://devswitch.hashnode.dev/a-simple-5-step-roadmap-to-becoming-a-programmer-in-2021?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-simple-5-step-roadmap-to-becoming-a-programmer-in-2021/5ff793b3aa5c467fe1556c5d)