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Hi

We are looking to create programming tutorials to teach new developers how to get started with programming. But we aren't sure of what "format" and "layout" really works best.

We needs some good examples of what works best.

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http://www.w3schools.com is good for beginners when it comes to web development.

tloach
Even for seasoned developers it's a good reference.
Kon
I was about to comment the w3schools is more reference than tutorial, but then I check it out. I guess I've only been using the reference parts lately.....
James Curran
w3schools site is great.
Mark Ingram
Yep...might have the word school in the url but even grizzled old farts like me still look stuff up there. +1
Kev
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The Java Tutorials have some great examples.

Bill the Lizard
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http://TryRuby.hobix.com/ has an interactive window, so you can type into it and see the results of Ruby commands.

SarekOfVulcan
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http://nettuts.com/ have amazing tutorial quality

Daok
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I like How to Think Like a Computer scientist a free book and site based on python

Martin Beckett
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I like the "4 Guys from Rolla" web site for the sheer depth of their work (http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/). It is intended for a .NET audience.

Mark Brittingham
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Here is some CSS for beginner suggestion from SO

Daok
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www.codeproject.com/

yesraaj