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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine is an amazing software that allows you to create virtual worlds and visually stunning games. There are plenty of resources available to help you learn, but one of the best ways is to watch the YouTube videos from Unreal Sensei. He has multiple 5-hour videos that are completely free. Don't be intimidated by the length - it's definitely worth it to kickstart your Unreal Journey with this tutorial. After you've mastered Sensei's tutorials, check out Amit's channel for creating small movies with landscapes.

And of course, don't forget to explore William Faucher's YouTube channel alongside with his fantastic works on the Epic Games Marketplace. Give him the love he deserves!
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Web Dev
Web Development is currently one of the most sought-after skills to acquire, and it's also one of the most affordable. What I mean by that is you can start learning and honing your skills without spending a single penny on lessons (excluding your internet costs and the purchase of a laptop or PC). The web development community is incredibly compassionate and kind, and they freely share their high-quality knowledge to make the web accessible for everyone and create a better online environment. So, keep this in mind when you're working on your own website next time.

Everything begins with an IDE (Integrated Development Environment), which is just a fancy term for a simple yet complex "Editor." In our case, it's a Code Editor. There are plenty of amazing editors out there, and as time goes by, you'll develop your own preferences. But I recommend starting with Visual Studio Code. You'll fall in love with its extensive list of extensions, which make coding adventures much easier, faster, and more enjoyable.

I could provide you with hundreds of links to start learning web development, but a great starting point for me (and probably for you too) was Shay Howe's wonderful book. He has written two books, one for beginners and another for more advanced topics. I found his work to be highly informative, entertaining, and comprehensive, covering every aspect of web development. What's even better is that he includes numerous references throughout his books, allowing you to delve even deeper if you wish. I was truly impressed and found it incredibly useful. So, give it a try to kickstart your web development career. I actually purchased his book, just to show my appreciation. Even though he generously shared his knowledge for free.

You might also want to check out the fantastic documentation from Mozilla. It's an invaluable resource that you can refer to whenever you have any questions.

In fact, if you'd like to have access to my web development bookmarks and a list of my Visual Studio Code extensions (which includes over 70 useful pages and about 35 extensions), simply submit your email address in the form below. You will get access and of course, it's completely free. Don't worry, I won't spam your mailbox. My web development bookmarks contain a wealth of information that can greatly assist you in your journey. You'll definitely thank me later for that.

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