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Daniel Daines-Hutt

Daniel Daines-Hutt

Head of Content at ZTM

Daniel is the Head of Content here at ZTM.

His job is to take the most important and technical information that helps you learn to code, but present it in a simple and easy to read format so that anyone can learn.

With Mjolnir on one side of his desk, and the Infinity Gauntlet and Gandalf's hat on the other, he's a huge nerd who loves software and strategy.

Daniel wrote a book on content marketing and teaches marketing and distribution methods on his own platform to a few thousand students.

When not writing and editing, you can find him rolling nat 20's as an evil DM in his DND campaign, surfing the local beach, getting smashed at Jiu Jitsu, or on especially rare occasions- up the mountain snowboarding.

Blog posts
A 3 Year Journey to This Devs Dream Role preview
A 3 Year Journey to This Devs Dream Role
11 min read

From rejections and uncertainty to building real products and getting hired. A true story of what it takes to break into tech.

What’s the Best Way to Learn to Code? (in 2026) preview
What’s the Best Way to Learn to Code? (in 2026)
17 min read

Looking for the best ways to learn to code? In this guide we compare the 4 most popular options so you can choose the right path for you, and get started today

Best Places to Learn to Code in 2026 preview
Best Places to Learn to Code in 2026
35 min read

With 100's of sites to learn to code from online, which platform is the best for you? We got you. Here are the pros & cons for 14 of the best sites.

Is Technology a Good Career Path in 2026? preview
Is Technology a Good Career Path in 2026?
15 min read

Curious about a career in tech? Learn the pros, cons, and how to go from zero to hired. With no CS degree or coding background required!

Highest Paying Tech Jobs in 2026 preview
Highest Paying Tech Jobs in 2026
13 min read

Want a six-figure tech job in 2026? Discover the highest-paying roles and exactly how to get started with each of them — no degree or years of experience needed!

How to Get Into Tech Without a Degree preview
How to Get Into Tech Without a Degree
18 min read

No degree? No experience? No problem. This guide shows you exactly how to get into tech and get hired—step-by-step.

How I landed my dream career in under a year! preview
How I landed my dream career in under a year!
5 min read

No background, no shortcuts. Just a clear plan. Learn how one ZTM student went from initial doubts to a paid UI/UX internship in under a year!

Best Cybersecurity Courses in 2026 preview
Best Cybersecurity Courses in 2026
10 min read

Thinking about cybersecurity in 2026? We compare the best beginner courses so you know what’s hands-on, what’s hype, and where to start.

Best Entry-Level Tech Jobs to Kick-Start Your Career in 2026 preview
Best Entry-Level Tech Jobs to Kick-Start Your Career in 2026
21 min read

Looking to break into tech? Here's 11 of the best entry-level tech jobs for 2026. (Includes job details, salary, + resources to get hired ASAP).

Should I Learn to Code in 2026? Here’s 7 Reasons Why You Should preview
Should I Learn to Code in 2026? Here’s 7 Reasons Why You Should
13 min read

Not sure if you should learn to code, especially with all the AI fear? Come learn 7 key benefits and how to get past the main worries you probably have.

Pluralsight vs Udemy vs Zero To Mastery: Comparison Guide preview
Pluralsight vs Udemy vs Zero To Mastery: Comparison Guide
26 min read

Stuck choosing between Pluralsight, Udemy, or Zero To Mastery? This guide compares pricing, pros, cons, and career support so you pick the right fit.

Udemy vs Coursera vs Zero To Mastery: Comparison Guide preview
Udemy vs Coursera vs Zero To Mastery: Comparison Guide
25 min read

Stuck choosing between Coursera, Udemy, or Zero To Mastery? This guide compares pricing, pros, cons, and career support so you can pick the right fit.

Best Prompt Engineering Courses in 2026 preview
Best Prompt Engineering Courses in 2026
7 min read

Want to learn prompt engineering properly? Compare the top courses by depth, projects, pricing, and outcomes so you can choose the one that moves you forward.

Top Pluralsight Competitors & Alternatives in 2026 preview
Top Pluralsight Competitors & Alternatives in 2026
17 min read

The best Pluralsight competitors in 2026 revealed. Compare platforms side by side to find the best option to help you learn to code and get hired.

Top Udacity Competitors & Alternatives in 2026 preview
Top Udacity Competitors & Alternatives in 2026
18 min read

Skip the $249 a month fees! These 8 Udacity alternatives offer hands-on tech training, certifications, and better value for your career in 2026.

How to Negotiate Your Salary Offer preview
How to Negotiate Your Salary Offer
12 min read

Tech offers can vary by thousands for the same role. Discover how to negotiate calmly, handle offers smartly, and earn what you deserve.

Freelancing Tips for Tech Professionals preview
Freelancing Tips for Tech Professionals
14 min read

Ready to start freelancing in tech? These are the EXACT tips I wish someone had told me before I got my first client.

Breaking into the Tech Industry by Building AI and Data Skills preview
Breaking into the Tech Industry by Building AI and Data Skills
7 min read

From research to industry! Learn how one ZTM student added AI and data skills to their current stack, and opened the door to their first role in tech!

Beginner’s Guide to Your First Remote Work Setup preview
Beginner’s Guide to Your First Remote Work Setup
12 min read

Stop struggling with home office chaos. Build a WFH setup that helps you stay focused and get work done - all without overspending on random tech!

Best Skillshare Alternatives in 2026 preview
Best Skillshare Alternatives in 2026
18 min read

Skillshare’s great for creatives, but not for coders. Here are 8 better alternatives to learn coding fast and launch your tech career!

Best Datacamp Alternatives in 2026 preview
Best Datacamp Alternatives in 2026
18 min read

Ready to go beyond data? Discover 8 Datacamp alternatives in 2026 that build coding, web, and tech skills to launch your career faster.

Best Coursera Alternatives in 2026 preview
Best Coursera Alternatives in 2026
17 min read

Skip the $40,000 Coursera degree. Here are 8 alternative platforms to learn coding in 2026, so you can upskill fast and launch your tech career.

One Students Journey from Freelancer to Software Engineer preview
One Students Journey from Freelancer to Software Engineer
4 min read

Freelancing wasn’t enough. See how one ZTM student leveled up, crushed doubt, and landed his first software engineering role.

Beginner’s Guide to the Basic Coding Concepts preview
Beginner’s Guide to the Basic Coding Concepts
8 min read

Coding feels confusing until you see the basics explained. Discover how variables, logic, loops, and functions power every app you use today.

Best Educative Alternatives in 2026 preview
Best Educative Alternatives in 2026
14 min read

Looking for the best Educative alternatives? Compare 7 top coding platforms of 2026 with pros, cons, and pricing to find your perfect fit.

From ZTM Student to Published ML Researcher in 3 Years! preview
From ZTM Student to Published ML Researcher in 3 Years!
6 min read

From first job to research publication in 3 years. Learn Tomer’s exact steps, tools, and tips for launching a real-world ML career.

Best Codecademy Alternatives in 2026 preview
Best Codecademy Alternatives in 2026
15 min read

Looking for another platform but not sure the best for you? In this guide we break down the 7 best similar options, along with their pros, cons, + key features.

What to do after High School? preview
What to do after High School?
13 min read

Not sure what to do after high school? This guide gives you real choices, pros and cons, and how to start making moves that feel right for you.

From Zero to AI Engineer in Less Than 6 Months! preview
From Zero to AI Engineer in Less Than 6 Months!
7 min read

No coding experience? No problem! See how Konstantinos went from zero to Junior AI Engineer in just 5.5 months — fast-tracked with ZTM.

How I Got My First Bug Bounty preview
How I Got My First Bug Bounty
6 min read

New to cybersecurity? Learn how I earned my first bug bounty, uncovered real security flaws, and got paid—all while still learning. You can do it too!

How I Became A Data Scientist In Just 7 Months preview
How I Became A Data Scientist In Just 7 Months
6 min read

Want to break into tech fast? See how Sean became a Data Scientist in just 7 months and learn the exact steps he took to kickstart his dream tech career!

How I Became a Backend Engineer preview
How I Became a Backend Engineer
7 min read

See how one ZTM student switched from accounting to tech, overcame challenges, and landed his dream role. Learn the steps he took to make it happen!

From Pre-Med to $90K Tech Job: A ZTM Student’s Career Transformation preview
From Pre-Med to $90K Tech Job: A ZTM Student’s Career Transformation
14 min read

Discover how one ZTM student saved thousands and achieved his life goals faster- all by shifting from pre-med to a successful tech career.

Starting Over At 56: A Journey From Consulting To Coding preview
Starting Over At 56: A Journey From Consulting To Coding
10 min read

Discover how one ZTM student switched from consulting to coding, navigating the challenges of a late-career change - to achieve success in web development.

How One ZTM Student Reinvented His Web Development Career preview
How One ZTM Student Reinvented His Web Development Career
5 min read

With 10+ years of experience, Kyle took his web dev career to the next level with Zero To Mastery. Find out exactly how he did it and what he learned.

How A Young ZTM Student Started Their Own Web Dev Agency preview
How A Young ZTM Student Started Their Own Web Dev Agency
9 min read

At just 19 and still in college, learn how one ZTM student tripled his income while working half the time - and started working for himself!

How a ZTM Student Became a Machine Learning Engineer preview
How a ZTM Student Became a Machine Learning Engineer
8 min read

From filling out gaps in his degree to an internship, quick promotion, cyber intelligence, and more - check out this ZTM student's fast path to success!

How One ZTM Student Landed A Senior Engineering Role at NVIDIA preview
How One ZTM Student Landed A Senior Engineering Role at NVIDIA
6 min read

From Game Dev to ML/AI to Senior Engineer at Nvidia. Read Hiren's career journey here to see what it takes to get hired in the best roles at the best companies.

From Depression & No Direction to Dream Career in Just 5 Months preview
From Depression & No Direction to Dream Career in Just 5 Months
3 min read

Learn how one ZTM student completely turned their life around, landed their dream job, and is smashing a CS degree on the side - all from taking ZTM courses!

Getting Hired As A Designer In Just 7 Months: With No Prior Experience preview
Getting Hired As A Designer In Just 7 Months: With No Prior Experience
13 min read

What if you could totally change your career and work in your dream role, in under a year? That's exactly what one ZTM student did - in just 6 1/2 months!

The State Of AI Tools And Coding: 2023 Edition preview
The State Of AI Tools And Coding: 2023 Edition
24 min read

We surveyed 3,240 Developers, Programmers, and Engineers (biggest AI survey to date) to find out what's really going on with AI tools and programming. Here are the stats you need to know.

A 3-Year Journey: From No Job Offers To Getting Hired At Google preview
A 3-Year Journey: From No Job Offers To Getting Hired At Google
13 min read

How one ZTM student went from getting NO job offers to multiple, and then got hired at Google (+ a 70% raise)! A story of never giving up w/ actionable advice.

From Banking to Software: Making More Money, Working Less Hours preview
From Banking to Software: Making More Money, Working Less Hours
15 min read

More autonomy + more pay + less hours? Sounds great right?! Learn how Shaun went from Financial Manager to Software Consultant and is now living his best life!

From Software + SEO To Building Apps At Oracle preview
From Software + SEO To Building Apps At Oracle
5 min read

Do you want to skill up and transition to a Fortune 500 company? Find out how ZTM student Mann did exactly that and landed his dream job.

From Construction To Coding: A ZTM Success Story preview
From Construction To Coding: A ZTM Success Story
3 min read

Thinking of a career change? Find out how one entrepreneur sold their company and fulfilled their dream to become a Software Engineer.

How A 2nd Year CS Undergrad Landed Their Internship Using ZTM preview
How A 2nd Year CS Undergrad Landed Their Internship Using ZTM
10 min read

Do you want to know how to get a programming internship? Learn how one 2nd year CS student got theirs, using ZTM.

Getting Hired Right Out Of High School As A Programmer preview
Getting Hired Right Out Of High School As A Programmer
7 min read

Do you need a college degree to get a job in Machine Learning? Nope! See how one of our students went from graduating high school to a career in ML.

From Unemployed And Struggling, To Becoming An Engineer at Twitter preview
From Unemployed And Struggling, To Becoming An Engineer at Twitter
8 min read

Trying to learn web development and get hired without a degree? See how one of our students went from unemployed and no interviews to getting hired by Twitter!

Programmer Success Stories: Real People. Real Stories. Real Results preview
Programmer Success Stories: Real People. Real Stories. Real Results
21 min read

Are you thinking of learning to code? Need some inspiration? In this article, we share 6 programmer success stories from people who are just like you.