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# [Why paid tools and resources aren't the best for junior developers](https://olabayobalogun.hashnode.dev/why-paid-tools-and-resources-arent-the-best-for-junior-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

New entrants into the software engineering industry usually have to make a decision between using free tools/resources or using paid tools/resources. For individuals with less disposable income, the decision is rather easy to make. However, financial...

May 19, 2021 · 2 min read · olabayobalogun.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Olabayo Balogun](https://hashnode.com/@OlabayoBalogun)

@OlabayoBalogun · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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## Responses 2

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[Arjun Lubana](https://hashnode.com/@JunoX)

[May 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-paid-tools-and-resources-arent-the-best-for-junior-developers/60a4c32559b7dc409c3d2cda/comment/60a4f60b5c1fcb4077364e73)

Great work!

[Olabayo Balogun](https://hashnode.com/@OlabayoBalogun)

[May 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-paid-tools-and-resources-arent-the-best-for-junior-developers/60a4c32559b7dc409c3d2cda/comment/60a4f60b5c1fcb4077364e73#reply-60a4fab859b7dc409c3d3627)

Thank you for your feedback.

[Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes)

[May 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-paid-tools-and-resources-arent-the-best-for-junior-developers/60a4c32559b7dc409c3d2cda/comment/60a4ee4d5c1fcb4077364d8c)

When I saw the title of your article, I thought you meant resources like courses for learning, and I curious to see why you think paid learning resources aren't good for newbies.

Having read the article now, I agree with you. It is very important to understand the core concepts of a language before any other thing.

Amazing article, [OLABAYO BALOGUN](https://hashnode.com/@OlabayoBalogun).

[Olabayo Balogun](https://hashnode.com/@OlabayoBalogun)

[May 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-paid-tools-and-resources-arent-the-best-for-junior-developers/60a4c32559b7dc409c3d2cda/comment/60a4ee4d5c1fcb4077364d8c#reply-60a4faa25c1fcb4077364fa8)

Thank you for your feedback, it validates my belief that those tools rush the development of newbies.