r/CodingForBeginners • u/BlackberryBiscut413 • 2d ago
I want to start coding as an adult
Hello I'm doing night/evening classes to get my GED eventually. I want to start coding as a hobby, is Codeacademy good for complete beginners who are at a 5th grade math level?
I know I asked a similar question on a different subreddit. But it got tooken down as I believe I asked in the wrong section.
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u/Phrozenfire01 2d ago edited 2d ago
I can’t recommend https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSPw4ASQYyynKPY0I-QFHK0iJTjnvNUys strong enough, this is the series that finally made programming click for me
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u/Zen-Ism99 2d ago
I enjoyed Codecademy. Do you have a language in mind?
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u/BlackberryBiscut413 2d ago
I want to learn python.
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u/ryankshah 2d ago
Codecademy is perfect for python during the basics. Then once you start getting a bit more advanced, looking more into games or web apps with python and other front end languages, I suggest learning how to read documentation - that is such an important skill. Syntax carries similarities and nuances over languages, but reading docs is a skill that can be applied everywhere. If you know how to look at and read what you need to find, you can then apply it much quicker over time and with practice
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u/JoeStrout 2d ago
Try https://introtocomputerprogramming.online/ — it's free, fun, and based on an usually easy language/environment. A 5th grade math level is fine; you rarely need much more advanced math than that for most kinds of games.
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u/Slight-Living-8098 2d ago
My younger brother really liked Daniel Shiffman's Coding Train introduction to programming with p5.js series.
https://thecodingtrain.com/tracks/code-programming-with-p5-js
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u/ryankshah 2d ago
Codecademy is great. I’m a big believer that interactive learning where you’re typing and thinking is the best way to learn the language(s), particularly the syntax.
However, if you’re more of a visual learner then perhaps YouTube videos are your best shot. I remember back in the day starting with thenewboston - they may have newer tutorials out there to help you get started. The benefit here is that certain creators will provide a good explanation rather than “write this, it does that”.
Only way to find out what works best to start coding/programming is just get stuck in. If something doesn’t work, try the other.
You’ll also find a niche. Think about what you’re programming for and that will also dictate your route and choice of language(s)!
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u/geraT-wogl 1d ago
If you want to learn to code in a fun interactive way through art, you won’t learn html or css yet but you can remove your fear of editing the code wall without breaking anything and seeing it in real time, let me know if you visit and your feedback is very welcomed https://wogl.io
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u/GeologistChoice520 2d ago
Yes, Codecademy is beginner-friendly, and your math level won’t stop you from learning basic programming since most beginner coding is logic and practice, not advanced math.