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Asher
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I want to learn how to code but I don't know where to start?
I want to learn coding but I don't know where to start
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Joshua Geist
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If you want to learn coding but don’t know where to start, don’t worry about figuring out everything up front. Coding is a huge field, and nobody learns all of it.
Start by understanding what coding is and what people use it to create: websites, apps, games, AI, automation, and lots more. Then pick one beginner-friendly language and give it a try.
I generally recommend:
Python if you’re not sure what you want to build yet. It’s a great first language and is also widely used in AI and data.
JavaScript if you’re interested in websites and web applications.
HTML and CSS alongside JavaScript if you want to see your work come to life on a webpage.
Languages like Java, C#, or C++ can come later. There’s no need to learn several languages at once.
Look for a beginner course on a platform like freeCodeCamp, Microsoft Learn, Codecademy, Coursera, Khan Academy, or YouTube. Pick one course that feels comfortable and stick with it for a while instead of jumping between lots of tutorials.
Most importantly, you don't have to know what kind of programmer you want to become before you start. Explore a little, make small things, see what interests you, and let that guide what you learn next.
Coding is like learning a new language. At first, almost everything looks unfamiliar. Eventually, you start recognizing the patterns and it becomes much less intimidating.
The best place to start is simply to start.
Start by understanding what coding is and what people use it to create: websites, apps, games, AI, automation, and lots more. Then pick one beginner-friendly language and give it a try.
I generally recommend:
Python if you’re not sure what you want to build yet. It’s a great first language and is also widely used in AI and data.
JavaScript if you’re interested in websites and web applications.
HTML and CSS alongside JavaScript if you want to see your work come to life on a webpage.
Languages like Java, C#, or C++ can come later. There’s no need to learn several languages at once.
Look for a beginner course on a platform like freeCodeCamp, Microsoft Learn, Codecademy, Coursera, Khan Academy, or YouTube. Pick one course that feels comfortable and stick with it for a while instead of jumping between lots of tutorials.
Most importantly, you don't have to know what kind of programmer you want to become before you start. Explore a little, make small things, see what interests you, and let that guide what you learn next.
Coding is like learning a new language. At first, almost everything looks unfamiliar. Eventually, you start recognizing the patterns and it becomes much less intimidating.
The best place to start is simply to start.