# freeCodeCamp Contributors

**URL:** https://forum.freecodecamp.org/c/site-community/600.md

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## [About the freeCodeCamp Contributors category](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/about-the-freecodecamp-contributors-category/791675)

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**Author:** [@Naomi](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Naomi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/about-the-freecodecamp-contributors-category/791675 "2026-06-17T19:50:32Z")

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Learn how you can contribute to open source and share your wisdom with the freeCodeCamp community. We also announce new initiatives here.

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## [I wanna talk about my small coding language I am making in HTML](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-wanna-talk-about-my-small-coding-language-i-am-making-in-html/800958)

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**Author:** [@FoxTime\_Plays](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/FoxTime_Plays)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-wanna-talk-about-my-small-coding-language-i-am-making-in-html/800958 "2026-10-23T21:11:23Z")

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Hi! I am making a small coding language using HTML, and I just want to talk about it, and get feedback on how it works, how it looks (both visually, and code-wise), and just talk about it in general. Feel free to add a…

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## [Inaccuracy on contrast ratios](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/inaccuracy-on-contrast-ratios/801734)

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**Author:** [@mattiabotto96](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/mattiabotto96)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/inaccuracy-on-contrast-ratios/801734 "2026-10-22T22:15:15Z")

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Hello, I was reading the lesson 'Responsive Web Design Certification \> CSS \> User Interface Design Fundamentals \> How Do You Create Good Background and Foreground Contrast in Your Designs?’ and I noticed that the contras…

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## [What are the best ways to improve website performance after the basic optimizations are done?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-are-the-best-ways-to-improve-website-performance-after-the-basic-optimizations-are-done/801397)

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**Author:** [@tauqirashraf](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/tauqirashraf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-are-the-best-ways-to-improve-website-performance-after-the-basic-optimizations-are-done/801397 "2026-10-22T22:04:57Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been working on improving website performance and have already covered the usual basics such as compressing images, reducing unnecessary JavaScript, minifying CSS, using caching, and improving Core Web…

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## [Need guidance for open source contribution / collaboration](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/need-guidance-for-open-source-contribution-collaboration/802310)

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**Author:** [@potatoman504](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/potatoman504)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/need-guidance-for-open-source-contribution-collaboration/802310 "2026-10-21T13:27:24Z")

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Hey there , I’ve been building stuff for a decent while and wanted to get my hands into open source contribution, however I am a little perplexed and would like guidance especially with good practice and PRs. If there ar…

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## [What Should a Beginner Focus on When Learning Backend Development?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-should-a-beginner-focus-on-when-learning-backend-development/799729)

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**Author:** [@Shivanshgiri](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Shivanshgiri)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/what-should-a-beginner-focus-on-when-learning-backend-development/799729 "2026-10-21T12:48:25Z")

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I’ve been learning more about backend development recently and wanted to get some opinions from people who have already gone through the process. There are so many things to learn—programming languages, databases, APIs,…

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## [A kind letter from a camper - they wanted me to share this with the fCC community](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/a-kind-letter-from-a-camper-they-wanted-me-to-share-this-with-the-fcc-community/801744)

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**Author:** [@QuincyLarson](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/QuincyLarson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/a-kind-letter-from-a-camper-they-wanted-me-to-share-this-with-the-fcc-community/801744 "2026-10-04T16:23:08Z")

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I just received this email and am sharing it with you so you know how big of an impact you’re having on people as a contributor. I get a lot of these and would like to start sharing more of them with you: Dear freeCodeC…

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## [How I Approach JavaScript Problems When I Don't Know Where to Start](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/how-i-approach-javascript-problems-when-i-dont-know-where-to-start/799433)

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**Author:** [@ChiracJacques](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/ChiracJacques)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/how-i-approach-javascript-problems-when-i-dont-know-where-to-start/799433 "2026-10-04T06:09:04Z")

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One thing I struggled with when learning JavaScript was knowing what to do when I understood the syntax but could not solve a problem. I could understand variables, loops, functions and arrays when someone explained the…

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## [Build a Cargo Manifest Validator - Build a Cargo Manifest Validator](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-cargo-manifest-validator-build-a-cargo-manifest-validator/801653)

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**Author:** [@husseinmusawi905](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/husseinmusawi905)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-cargo-manifest-validator-build-a-cargo-manifest-validator/801653 "2026-10-04T03:38:52Z")

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Tell us what’s happening: getting stuck on no.16 and 1, havent used const but think thats just a testing bug, 16 not sure how else to test it, no syntax or logic failures Your code so far function normalizeUnits(manifes…

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## [Did anybody else notice this?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/did-anybody-else-notice-this/801302)

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**Author:** [@Brandon.president](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Brandon.president)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/did-anybody-else-notice-this/801302 "2026-10-02T23:39:20Z")

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So right now I am learning JavaScript, which is cool. i have become very passionate about code and how it works. But I’m calling you out freeCodeCamp! I discovered it! freeCodeCamp is a JavaScript thing. It’s kinda funny…

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## [freeCodeCamp's new Hong Kong hackathon documentary just went live, and other resources worth your time](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/freecodecamps-new-hong-kong-hackathon-documentary-just-went-live-and-other-resources-worth-your-time/801073)

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**Author:** [@QuincyLarson](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/QuincyLarson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/freecodecamps-new-hong-kong-hackathon-documentary-just-went-live-and-other-resources-worth-your-time/801073 "2026-10-01T18:32:20Z")

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Here are this week’s five freeCodeCamp resources that are worth your time: We filmed a documentary at a hackathon in Hong Kong. It was pretty crazy. 250 developers built their projects in just 24 hours. I interviewed …

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## [Anyone else getting "AI brain rot" while trying to learn?](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/anyone-else-getting-ai-brain-rot-while-trying-to-learn/801320)

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**Author:** [@Unmarked-Kyuubi](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Unmarked-Kyuubi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/anyone-else-getting-ai-brain-rot-while-trying-to-learn/801320 "2026-09-30T17:08:45Z")

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Is it just me, or does using AI while learning to code make you feel simultaneously like a genius and an absolute fraud? The imposter syndrome is crazy. the loop I see people (and myself) fall into: Get stuck → ask Cha…

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## [Preparing for Juniper JN0-664 Exam and Looking for Study Advice](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/preparing-for-juniper-jn0-664-exam-and-looking-for-study-advice/801375)

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**Author:** [@johnethan763](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/johnethan763)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/preparing-for-juniper-jn0-664-exam-and-looking-for-study-advice/801375 "2026-09-30T10:31:28Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m planning to take the Juniper JN0-664 exam in the next couple of months, and I’m currently organizing my preparation. The exam covers areas related to Junos OS, routing and switching concepts, network co…

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## [Working on the classroom app](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/working-on-the-classroom-app/801293)

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**Author:** [@davilameister](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/davilameister)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/working-on-the-classroom-app/801293 "2026-09-29T08:36:01Z")

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Hi Team, I’m considering using freeCodeCamp as the platform to run mentor assisted bootcamps. To make that easier I’ll like to contribute the implementation of features that support the creation and support of cadres an…

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## [AI in the the next generation](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/ai-in-the-the-next-generation/801122)

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**Author:** [@Gabriel\_448](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Gabriel_448)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/ai-in-the-the-next-generation/801122 "2026-09-26T10:44:51Z")

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Now AI have made everything else and we know that everything has disadvantages.so I want to ask how is AI going to be in the the next few years?

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## [I Built a Simple Counter Clicker – Looking for Feedback](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-built-a-simple-counter-clicker-looking-for-feedback/800095)

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**Author:** [@assh](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/assh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/i-built-a-simple-counter-clicker-looking-for-feedback/800095 "2026-09-18T16:05:05Z")

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Hi everyone! I recently built a simple Counter Clicker project to practice handling user input, updating values dynamically, and maintaining a responsive interface. The main idea is straightforward: each click/button p…

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## [Build a portfolio site using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No AI](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-portfolio-site-using-html-css-and-javascript-no-ai/800355)

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**Author:** [@Elul1](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Elul1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-portfolio-site-using-html-css-and-javascript-no-ai/800355 "2026-09-18T10:41:36Z")

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\<title\>Elul Tekeste | Portfolio\</title\> \<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"\> \<!-- Navigation --\> \<nav\> \<h2 class="logo"\>ET.\</h2\> \<ul\> \<li\>\<a href="#home"\>Home\</a\>\</li\> \<li\>\<a href="#about…

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## [The freeCodeCamp YouTube channel just surpassed 1 BILLION views](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/the-freecodecamp-youtube-channel-just-surpassed-1-billion-views/800023)

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**Author:** [@QuincyLarson](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/QuincyLarson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/the-freecodecamp-youtube-channel-just-surpassed-1-billion-views/800023 "2026-09-14T10:01:00Z")

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No viral videos. Just a lot of hard work over 12 years. Congrats to Beau, Ania, Estefania, Gavin, Kylie, Mike Dane, and everyone who’s contributed their wisdom and teaching to the community. We’re just getting started …

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## [Build a Curriculum Outline - Step 11](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-curriculum-outline-step-11/800119)

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**Author:** [@survokiria](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/survokiria)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/build-a-curriculum-outline-step-11/800119 "2026-09-13T22:25:28Z")

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Tell us what’s happening: Instruction and output say add a third h3 element and add a fourth p element and by my count I have three h3 elements and four p elements, but it doesn’t pass. Why? Your code so far \<h1\>Welcome…

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## [Issue running freeCodeCamp locally (error when running pnpm run develop)](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/issue-running-freecodecamp-locally-error-when-running-pnpm-run-develop/799670)

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**Author:** [@Alia\_Dev](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Alia_Dev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/issue-running-freecodecamp-locally-error-when-running-pnpm-run-develop/799670 "2026-09-09T18:34:15Z")

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I am trying to set up freecodecamp locally but I am facing an issue at the step to start the client. After running pnpm run develop I get this error: @freecodecamp/client:develop: \> NODE\_OPTIONS="--max-old-space-size=7…

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## [Looking for a CSS study partner — currently on flexbox/positioning (freeCodeCamp)](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/looking-for-a-css-study-partner-currently-on-flexbox-positioning-freecodecamp/799219)

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**Author:** [@sakshamsachan800](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/sakshamsachan800)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/looking-for-a-css-study-partner-currently-on-flexbox-positioning-freecodecamp/799219 "2026-09-09T18:21:45Z")

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i am finding a buddy to learn with me Looking for a CSS study partner — currently on flexbox/positioning (freeCodeCamp) not only css a buddy to share a journey with and all

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## [Solve First, Then Ask AI: How a Year of Daily Coding Challenges Taught Me More by Delaying the Help](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/solve-first-then-ask-ai-how-a-year-of-daily-coding-challenges-taught-me-more-by-delaying-the-help/799240)

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**Author:** [@karelplanken](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/karelplanken)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/solve-first-then-ask-ai-how-a-year-of-daily-coding-challenges-taught-me-more-by-delaying-the-help/799240 "2026-09-06T10:07:06Z")

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Hi everyone, Over the past year, I worked through freeCodeCamp’s Daily Coding Challenges one at a time, every day, focusing on Python solutions, and kept my work in a public repo. Along the way I landed on a workflow th…

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## [Spanish A1 Certification](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/spanish-a1-certification/799216)

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**Author:** [@Nikatine](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Nikatine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/spanish-a1-certification/799216 "2026-09-01T02:56:47Z")

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Hi there! I love the idea of a spanish language certification, but what do we do if we already surpass A1? Will it ever be possible to take the exam without doing the extensive (and rather basic) groundwork? Or will it a…

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## [I'll be at Commit Your Code conference in Dallas Sept. 3 and 4. Will you? (tickets only $40)](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/ill-be-at-commit-your-code-conference-in-dallas-sept-3-and-4-will-you-tickets-only-40/798681)

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**Author:** [@QuincyLarson](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/QuincyLarson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/ill-be-at-commit-your-code-conference-in-dallas-sept-3-and-4-will-you-tickets-only-40/798681 "2026-08-25T15:49:53Z")

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UPDATE: All 1,000 tickets have sold out. Join me at Commit Your Code in Dallas! Tickets are only $40. Join me and hang out with inspiring devs. I’ve gone both years previous and loved it. It’s probably the most down-to…

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## [Gatsby client dev server hangs indefinitely on webpack cache write — reproduces on WSL2 and native Ubuntu](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/gatsby-client-dev-server-hangs-indefinitely-on-webpack-cache-write-reproduces-on-wsl2-and-native-ubuntu/798619)

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**Author:** [@saswat9658](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/saswat9658)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/gatsby-client-dev-server-hangs-indefinitely-on-webpack-cache-write-reproduces-on-wsl2-and-native-ubuntu/798619 "2026-08-23T17:54:15Z")

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Environment: Node v24.19.0, pnpm, Ubuntu 26.04 (WSL2) and native Ubuntu — same result on both. Steps: pnpm install (clean, successful) cp sample.env .env (CLIENT\_LOCALE / CURRICULUM\_LOCALE both set to english) pnpm ru…

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## [Adding Bengali localization (dubbing/subtitles) to freeCodeCamp tutorials](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/adding-bengali-localization-dubbing-subtitles-to-freecodecamp-tutorials/797824)

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**Author:** [@Ahnaf05](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Ahnaf05)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/adding-bengali-localization-dubbing-subtitles-to-freecodecamp-tutorials/797824 "2026-08-15T09:29:12Z")

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Dear freeCodeCamp Team, I am a huge fan of freeCodeCamp and truly appreciate the incredible, high-quality programming tutorials you provide for free to the global community. As an enthusiast from Bangladesh, I wanted t…

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## [Backend Certification is Live!](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/backend-certification-is-live/796858)

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**Author:** [@Naomi](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/Naomi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/backend-certification-is-live/796858 "2026-08-12T06:37:16Z")

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helloooooooo everyone~ big updates for you today we have done many things!!! first and foremost… we have released the backend certification!!! that’s right! you can now learn about node and http requests and express an…

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## [Slowing AI slop PRs on freeCodeCamp repo by adding an AGENTS.md file](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/slowing-ai-slop-prs-on-freecodecamp-repo-by-adding-an-agents-md-file/797069)

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**Author:** [@QuincyLarson](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/QuincyLarson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/slowing-ai-slop-prs-on-freecodecamp-repo-by-adding-an-agents-md-file/797069 "2026-08-09T20:40:23Z")

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I’m at Apache Conf in Beijing and a huge theme here is “AI slop PRs ruining open source.” “Every PR you open is spending someone else’s money.” That’s the vibe. One thing a speaker pointed out is that freeCodeCamp shoul…

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## [EXCEL FONDATION DATA ANALYSIS COURSERA](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/excel-fondation-data-analysis-coursera/797219)

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**Author:** [@christal-fort](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/christal-fort)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/excel-fondation-data-analysis-coursera/797219 "2026-08-09T15:48:03Z")

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J’AIMERAIS SAVOIR SI UN DEBUTANT EN ANALYSE DE DONNEE QUI UN CERTIFICAT CHEZ COURSERA EN FONDATION EXCEL POUR DATA ANALYSIS PUISSE PRETENDRE LE TITRE DE DATA ENTRY

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## [I'm not a fan of the v9 curriculum](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/im-not-a-fan-of-the-v9-curriculum/796995)

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**Author:** [@ninefoldrin](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/u/ninefoldrin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/im-not-a-fan-of-the-v9-curriculum/796995 "2026-08-09T09:20:20Z")

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I started using freeCodeCamp back in 2024. I’d had a web design class way back in high school, but it sucked and left me with only a little more understanding of web design than I had before I took the class. When I star…

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