If you've never coded before, you'll want to start with a language that is geared towards beginners, but still lets you work towards accomplishing your goals with your program. There are dozens of languages to choose from, and all excel at different tasks and implementations. Some of the most popular languages for new developers include: C - One of the older computer languages, but still widely-used. Learning C will also give you a leg up when you expand to C++ and Java. C++ - One of the most popular languages in use today, especially in software development. Learning C++ will take a while, and mastering it even longer, but there are countless opportunities once you know it. Java - Another incredibly popular language that can be scaled to work on nearly any operating system. Python - This is one of the simpler languages in use, and the basics can be learned in just a couple days. It is still quite powerful, and used in a lot of server and website applications. You will need a few tools in order to start writing code. These tools are referred to as your "development environment". What you will need varies depending on the language you are coding. Code editor - Nearly all programmers will benefit from having a dedicated code editor installed. While you can write code using a simple text editor like Notepad, you'll find the process much easier if you have a program that highlights syntax and automates a lot of the repetitive programming tasks. Some popular code editors include Notepad++, TextMate, and JEdit. Compiler or interpreter - Many languages, such as C and Java, need to be compiled before you can execute the code. You will need a compiler for your chosen language installed on your computer. Most compilers will also perform bug-reporting duties. IDE (Integrated Development Environment) - Some programming languages have a code editor, compiler, and error-catcher all integrated into one program called an IDE. You can usually get this IDE from the programming language's website. If you've never programmed before, you're going to need to start small. Find some tutorials online that can walk you through the basic concepts of your chosen language. This could include learning about syntax, variables, functions, routines, conditional statements, and how they all fit together. There are a variety of places online that provide good tutorials, including Udemy, Khan Academy, Codecademy, Code.org, and many more. Manipulating sample code can help you learn how to perform tasks using that language. There are countless sample and open-source programs available that let you access all of the code that makes the program work. Start with simple programs that are related to the kind of programs you want to make. When it comes time to start writing your own code, start with the basics. Write a few programs with simple inputs and outputs. Practice techniques you'll need with more complex programs, such as data handling and subroutines. Experiment and try to break your own programs. Being able to talk to a knowledgeable programmer about any issues you have is invaluable. You can find countless like-minded programmers on various sites and communities around the internet. Join a few related to your chosen language and read everything you can. Don't be afraid to ask questions, but be sure that you've tried to come up with a solution on your own first. You won't be able to make a program the first time you sit down at your keyboard (not a complex program, anyway). Learning how to use the programming language effectively takes time, but with practice you'll soon be coding much faster and more efficiently.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide on a starting language. Set up a development environment. Complete some tutorials. Download some sample and open-source programs. Create simple programs to learn the basics. Join coding communities. Understand that learning any programming language takes time.

Before recording a new video with your iPhone or iPad, adjust the video quality to a higher-quality in your camera settings. This is the best way to ensure you're getting a great quality video from the start. Here's how: Open your Settings. Scroll down and tap Camera. Tap Record Video. Select a higher resolution. For example, if you want to record Full HD video, select a 4K option. If you already have a video clip that was recorded in a lower resolution than what you'd like, you can adjust the resolution in iMovie. It's the purple icon with a white star, and you'll usually find it on the home screen. If you don't have iMovie, download it for free from the App Store. It's the first option. A list of video files on your phone or tablet will appear. It's at the bottom of the screen. This opens the video for editing. It's at the top-left corner. It's the square with an upward-pointing arrow at the bottom-center part of the screen. It's at the bottom of the menu. Some resolution sizes will appear. This saves the video with its improved resolution to the Photos app.
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One-sentence summary -- Record in HD or 4K. Open iMovie to adjust the resolution of a video clip. Tap + to create a new project. Tap Movie. Select a video and tap Create Movie. Tap Done. Tap Share . Tap Save Video. Select the desired resolution.

Eye contact shows that you're engaged in the interaction. Eye contact is one way to connect with another human and show that the other person has your attention. When you make eye contact, it shows that you are open and engaged. If you're not comfortable looking straight into someone's eyes, stare at the point between the eyebrows; she won't notice the difference. If you're in a group setting, make periodic eye contact with those around you. . It is important to keep a genuine, bright smile when you meet a new person. Be genuinely happy to meet someone new and to share a positive experience and it will help create a genuine smile. Including the upper part of your face in your smile creates a more genuine and less fabricated smile. Your body language should communicate that you are confident and at ease. Stand with your head high and your back straight, being careful not to slouch. Mirror the body language of people around you. Also mirror the pace of speech and tone of speech of those near you to build rapport.
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One-sentence summary -- Make eye contact. Smile Use appropriate body language.

Using a shovel or hiring someone with a backhoe, remove the top layers of grass and dirt from the marked-off driveway area. You might want to use a tiller to loosen up the soil and make it easier to dig out. The amount of soil you remove depends on how many layers of soil you are planning. You should dig 4-6 inches of soil for every layer of rocks you plan to put down. This doesn't have to be perfect since it will be covered by rocks, but your driveway surface should be pretty levelany areas that are deeper than other areas may lead to water pooling and cause mud puddles that have to be filled in with more gravel later. Use a mechanical compactor, have someone drive over the area with a bulldozer, or drive over the area repeatedly with a heavy vehicle such as a large truck. If you want to prevent grass and weeds from growing through your driveway, you may want to lay a weed barrier underneath your rocks. Weed barrier is a woven landscaping cloth that allows water to pass through it but does not allow weeds to grow through it, and it is available at most landscaping and home improvement stores. Weed barrier usually comes on a roll. You should be able to lay the roll down at one end of your driveway and unroll it until you have reached the other end of your driveway. Most weed barrier rolls are 4 feet wide, so you may need to get several rolls. Be sure the amount of weed barrier you buy matches or exceeds the square footage (length times width) of your driveway. If you are using landscaping timber or bricks to edge your driveway, you may want to place them before the gravel is delivered so that they can hold the rocks in place. If you do not want a border, you can skip this step.
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Dig out any grass and topsoil. Level the surface of the driveway. Compact the dirt. Lay down a weed barrier. Place your border.