I think this is actually a bad idea, because tips themselves will never give you the fundamentals you need to be a good programmer. It's like asking for a steady stream of fish instead of going out, buying a fishing rod, and getting some fishing lessons.

In general, I think one should try to understand basic principles first, instead of solving specific problems they have. Nobody here can tell you what you ought to be asking, but intro textbook authors have put a lot of thought into what you need to know and base their books around that.