<p>We believe that a genuine programmer must understand how a computer works and have a computational mindset. He should see a problem, not an assignment. He must be able to analyze and reason at the problem level and above, not just at the code level.</p>

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<p>Given how many study materials, courses, and books are available, the main question a beginner faces nowadays is not “where do I study?” but “what should I study and in what order?” There are many opinions on this subject. Some advise starting with mathematics, others advise specific languages and technologies.</p>

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<p>Hexlet is a ready-made path from absolute beginner to the first job. Each lesson on Hexlet includes up to three steps:</p>

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    <strong>Theory.</strong>

    A short lecture in the form of text or video. It's task-based, so unlike traditional academic theory, we focus on a specific problem that has already been addressed by skilled engineers and programmers, and then follow their steps to understand the solution.

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    <strong>Quiz.</strong>

    A test of your understanding. We aren't concerned about memorizing facts, so test questions are aimed at understanding the concept, not exercising your memory.

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    <strong>Exercise.</strong>

    Programming exercises in a real development environment that is accessible through your browser. Not in the form of a simulation or a toy, but on a real machine with databases, frameworks, servers, and other tools.

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