How Should I Teach My Self To Code?

Do you know why you want to learn how to code?

Have you chosen a programming language that you want to learn?

Have you tried out any online courses?

Are you familiar with computational thinking?

Have you tried learning from a book?

Have you checked out any interactive tutorials or coding games?

Do you have a smart-home device like the Amazon Echo?

Have you seen any videos about coding?

Do you have any personal project in mind?

Figure out why you want to learn coding so you can select the language you should learn.

HTML and CSS are considered the easiest

If you want more control over your learning schedule (or don’t want to go at it alone), an online coding course might be a better option than an in-person coding bootcamp.

Instead of hyper-focusing on learning a specific programming language, you can also learn to problem solve in a way that a computer will understand. In other words, improve your skills at concepts like pattern recognition, algorithms, and abstractions.

You can put your coding skills to the test by creating customized mini-programs to get more functionality out of your devices’ digital assistants.

Sometimes, it’s just easier to watch someone show you how it’s done. You can find all kinds of educational videos about nearly any coding-related topic nowadays.

Start small, but think big. Your project should involve skills you currently have, but you should also have a plan for future features and skills you’d need to turn that vision into reality. Without applying your coding skills in a few projects, you wouldn’t even be considered for professional coding gigs.

If you face any issues or can’t figure out why your code is broken, you can always look for solutions online.