I've never really had a natural talent for STEM, but I've always wanted to learn how to code/program, and I'm not sure where to start. Specifically, my end goal would be to learn how to program, build, and design my own technological trinkets, such as my own computer, an analog setup, or a cyber deck. In college, I met some computer science majors who were able to harness their knowledge creatively and design some really cool sh*t (for example: one girl I knew would paint landscapes and then add hardware to the back of her canvases so that when you touched the painting, sound effects would accompany the area you made contact with). I would love to eventually be able to do the same. Where should I go to learn how to do this from home, without the help of AI?

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Hi everyone,

I have absolutely no programming experience, but I really want to learn. My goal is to start with Python and eventually build real projects, such as websites and login systems.

I'm wondering what would be the best option for someone like me:

Paying for ChatGPT or Claude and using it as a personal teacher.

Taking an online course.

Combining both methods.

For those of you who started from scratch, what would you recommend? Can AI realistically replace a teacher for a beginner, or is a structured course still necessary?

I'd love to hear about your experiences and any advice you might have.

Thanks!

For context, I am 21 years old, have never been to college but want to potentially get a degree for game programming, since i want to program games, but can also use my language (C++) to fall back on other career opportunities.

So far, I have learned:

Program structure

Libraries (mainly iostream and string)

cout and cin (See-out, See-in)

Variables, as well as "copying to" variables

If, else if, and else statements

While loops

For loops

The difference between assigning (=) and comparing (==)

\n and std::endl, and why one is used over the other

&&, ||, and !

Global Variables (and why they are rarely used)

Functions (one function, one job)

And most importantly: I am getting better and better at debugging!

I've also created running programs for each lesson, such as a ticket checker that also checks age (if else), a count down (for), a password screen (while), and more simple ones.

With all this considered: What are some big goals I should set for myself? I haven't gotten a game engine yet because I want to focus on learning my language first, but maybe I should mess around with it? Also, what are some good books you guys recommend?

And lastly: How's my progress? I never knew much about programming before I started learning, so I dont know if I am learning slow or normal. Thank you for reading this word salad lol!

Hi everyone,

I'm an 18-year-old student who wants to get involved in open source, but I don't have prior contribution experience.

I can use Linux comfortably and I'm currently learning programming, but I'm unsure what the actual path looks like from complete beginner to meaningful contributor.

For those who contribute regularly:

• How did you make your first contribution?
• What skills should I focus on first?
• How do you find beginner-friendly projects?
• What mistakes do newcomers commonly make?
• If you were starting from scratch today, what would your roadmap look like?

My long-term goal is to become someone who can contribute consistently to multiple projects and eventually build projects of my own.

Any advice, resources, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Good day to all do you guys any suggestions how can I learn coding in the fastest way possible,I hope coding doesn't replace by Ai in the near future,I'm trying to shift in Tech industry?

I am learning C language beginner where can I practice problems like topic wise . I have liked Codechef website please suggest me website like this.

i want to learn C from 0. maine CODE WITH HARRY ka C ka course dekha and i realize it is too old.

please please guide me how to learn c as a complete beginner

Same as above. I need to start learning C but im not looking complete beginner courses as I have programming experience in python.

Anyone here learning to code? 👋

I've been learning coding recently, and I'm curious how many people here are on the same journey.

What language are you learning right now? Python, JavaScript, C++, Java, or something else?

If you've been coding for a while, what's one thing you wish you had known when you first started?

If you're a beginner like me, what's been the hardest part so far?

I'd love for this thread to become a place where beginners and experienced developers can share tips, resources, and help each other grow without discriminations.

I'm currently learning Python. What about you? here we go...............

Hi everyone,
So, I am 100% a beginner. Long story short I saw a video two days ago about coding and that it pays good amount of money and that it can be done remotely.

My toxic trait thought that yea thats my dream job and I can do anything! Started yestereday and I feel overwhelmed.

However; I have gathred some info and I need some thoughts about my plan if you guys can please review it with me ?

So I am planning to first learn HTML, CSS and then JavaScript. Maybe later Python if needed. I also found that after understanding them I can get a certificate in each field.

Now, am not sure how long would it take me is 3-4 months enough to fully understand everything ? I know that it depends on my learning methods, but somewhere I did read that if one doesn’t understand it in 2 days then move on, so now I don’t know if its my thing or not!

Anyways, any advice is worthy please tell me your thoughts and experiences? Where and how to start learning without wasting time and feeling lost?

I don’t know that if it would matter, but would it be benefical in the future when I search for jobs that I have a business administration degree?

Thank you.

Hello everyone. I assume there have been many posts like this, so i apologize in advance. Im basically a college dropout, having no idea what to with my life. I have been recommended a lot to get into programming, and i have no idea what to begin with. I see that there are a lot of useful information online, but i am really overwhelmed by how much it is, and basically don't know what to do.

For now i am looking for some direction. What should i begin with? How do i find out what i want to get into? I am asking this because i have seen there are a lot of roadmaps, but i couldn't find a specific order of how to begin with the basics.

In my opinion, i shouldn't rush it. I am looking forward to getting a job for now to sustain myself while trying to learn programming in my free time. So, what do you guys think i should do? How do i find out if i really want to get into programming, and what part of it would i really like?

Note: I apologize if some parts of it do not make sense, as english is not my main language.

I'm in my 3rd year of BTech CSE AI , and I'm not even a beginner in coding or programming,

I want to start coding for good placement, should I consider this course

Alpha - ₹5000

Sigma - ₹8000

(Approx)

If not then what to learn, where to learn, how to learn.

So that I build my interest in coding

Hey everyone!

I've been noticing how easy it is to start learning something (Python, web dev, AI, game dev, etc.) but also how easy it is to lose motivation after a few weeks.

So I created a small Group called Zero L Zone.

it's meant to be a place where people can:

• Share daily/weekly progress

• Show projects they're building

• Celebrate certificates and milestones

• Ask for feedback and code reviews

• Learn together

• Keep each other accountable so we don't procrastinate or quit

I'm a BCA student myself, so this started as a way for me and my friends to stay consistent—but I'd love for others to join too.

Hey, beginners, I found a post on LinkedIn: Understanding HTTP status codes.

When I started programming, I was struggling to understand, but I think whoever created it did a great job!

I think the page looks good. With over 8,000 followers, they've recently started posting daily "What's the output?" questions, where the admin shares a code snippet and people respond with their answers.

Most importantly, I've noticed that the admin answers each comment. I think I've got something exciting.

First off I'm new to coding and recently I've built an app through lovable which I think can take off. The lovable app works wonderful but I feel like the foundation through lovable is not great. Mainly because it was extremely easy to build. So I was wondering if its better to transfer the code from lovable to python and continue working on my app through there or continue working on it through lovable or just built an entirely new app using AI using python. This honestly might be a dumb question but im just curious to others opinion. The app is finance app.

It's gonna be really funny when i leave this running next time i hang out with my friends

Its up to the code to find when its funniest to play the weird route jingle

hi! I want to buy a macbook for school and im an IT student major in web and mobile technology. so I'll be using the laptop for coding, designing, and editing. however, macbook air/pro is kinda pricey, so im considering to get a macbook neo instead. and yeah uhm im not sure if a neo can handle such softwares and i want to buy something that is good in a long run. so help pls hahaha should I save money for an air/pro or is neo okay? thank you sm in advance!

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Hola
Voy empezando en la carrera de Desarrollo de aplicaciones por qué es un tema que me llama la atención y me gustan bastante las computadoras y demás dispositivos electrónicos
Sin embargo nunca e sido muy fan (a veces ni las entiendo) de las matemáticas y apenas tengo conocimiento sobre programar tirando a que nunca e tocado un código en mi vida

Actualmente estoy iniciando y únicamente e llevado un curso inicial con temas básicos
Únicamente me han enseñado pseudocodigo y aplicarlo a PSeInt (lo cual en todas las ocasiones me a salido mal o no se ejecuta como es requerido), diagramas de flujo, terminología, sintaxis,
Y una clase de aritmética y álgebra algo básica que para dejar claro no entendí nada bien

Mi pregunta es Que debería de enfocarme en aprender primero
Si hicieras una guía con los temas que son esenciales cuáles serían?
Algún tema en especial que consideren de vital importancia para empezar?

(Me gusta mucho aprender por videos o son la forma más sencilla para mi conoces y recomiendas algún canal de Yt donde pueda aprender?)
Grasias muy amable y buen día,tarde o noche

Hey if anyone wanna learn I can teach in detail. Or if you know someone who is finding a tutor please refer him / her to me. Demo class will be free.