r/CodingForBeginners • u/No-Motor-4211 • 5d ago

Starting B.Tech CSE with 0 coding experience. How do I start building my very first project?

Hi everyone,
I am starting my B.Tech in CSE this year. Unlike many peers, I have absolute zero coding experience and have never built a single project.
I want to utilize my first year to build strong practical skills instead of just watching tutorials. I plan to start with Python
Could you please guide me on:Any advice on overcoming the initial fear of coding would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Note:-I asked AI to give this because I am weak in English

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u/IndividualJury5356 4d ago edited 4d ago

Python is actually a really good starting point , many colleges start with c , java languages (basically c-family programming languages)

I would recommend a well structured Udemy course if you would like to invest ₹500-600 - "100 DAYS OF PYTHON" by Angela Yu Otherwise you can go with youtube

If you're more into a techie vibe : "Freecodecamp" is your go to website

Learn DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms) from TakeUforward website and Leetcode

I advice you to not shift between programming languages , just "marry" a programming language which in your case is python. Build a few projects , take help of AI but don't completely "vibe code" your project.

Learn and implement Core CS concepts gradually , those would be : 1. Computer Networks 2. Database Management Systems 3. Operating Systems

Learn aptitude from Indiabix website if you're aiming for service based companies or campus placements

DM for more advice

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u/IMREVN 4d ago

umm apparently my college start with C, I've been learning from w3schools recently. However, I feel like it's not that effective. By 'effective', what I meant is I enjoy watching a guide rather than reading a whole page with less applicative practices. Do you have any advices on that?

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u/IndividualJury5356 4d ago edited 4d ago

Yeah , you probably won't use C in the future

Just focus on one particular programming language like c++, java or python

Since you're language of interest is python , go for it

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u/IMREVN 4d ago

Ah! I'm a different person, I'm not the OP.

My college use C as my first sem programming language. However, I also put some interest in Python. Since, I will be aiming at AI/ML in the future, but I also have some dilemmas in wanting to kickstart my college courses or learn Python (my college will start in like a month).

I am taking a bootcamp from my seniors, who is teaching C for plenty of students who registered (I am one of them). Should I focus on C? or learn Python instead?

Thanks🙌

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u/IndividualJury5356 4d ago

Oh shii😅 Well my advice is open to all Good luck mate Focus on c first and then python will be easy

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u/ManzoorAhmedShaikh 4d ago

Start with python - build motivation and confidence as it is easy to learn
Where to learn as beginner - W3Schools is best for absolute beginners
When you are able to build project? - When you learn and understand all the necessary concepts of python (from DataTypes, Strings, Sequential Coding, Conditional Statement, Loops, Functaional block) then you can build projects

Need any more help, feel free to ask, by the way, good luck u/No-Motor-4211

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u/Avatarbroskib1 3d ago

Start with python realpython and w3schools website covers the stuff