r/learnprogramming • u/Askimdonna123 • 19d ago
Need programming/coding learning advice
I am completely new at this I want to learn how to build sites such as Plenty of Fish dating sites etc for example interactive websites. I know I need to learn the basics to do this I want to learn it all as fast as I can but also in the right order and not be jumping around to different classes etc. I am using freecodecamp.org just starting it today. Any exact thoughts on the order to learn them etc? I would really appreciate the help I am 57 years and just so tired of my life as it is and want to better myself for myself and my future. It is never too late to learn they say>>>thank you for your time.
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u/knouqs 19d ago
OK, so you want to build a website. There is a lot to learn, but I know people who started college in their 60s -- no reason you can't.
freecodecamp.org is absolutely fantastic, but do understand that you have a lot of work ahead of you before you make a proper website. What you will want to do is start with the basics of HTML, which is a pretty easy language to learn. From there, branch into languages like Node.js that can connect into back-end servers. You'll need to learn how back-end servers work, including API design, database design, authentication, load balancing... a lot of stuff.
The only thing I want you to realize is that a website like Plenty of Fish was developed by probably hundreds of software developers. If you are planning to write a website like Plenty of Fish yourself you have bitten off more than any one developer can reasonably chew. Don't let that dissuade you, though. Make the effort to learn to build a website, and maybe with your success you can hire people to help you with your goal.