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A cautionary tale about learning to code. My own

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  1. ] by Quincy Larson - some tips from a self taught developer about his approach to learning to code

[WHY]

  1. ] focus
    1. ] Choose one type of software development that interests you enough to define your career: web, mobile, gaming or embedded. I recommend web because it's flexible. There are a ton of jobs and a ton of learning resources.
    2. ] Choose one language to learn: JavaScript, Ruby, or Python. Each has its strengths. Each has tools that can be used to build web apps (Node.js, Rails, and Django respectively). Unless you already have a strong preference, I recommend JavaScript because it's the most popular language.
    3. ] Choose one online curriculum to study. Here are the some comprehensive options: FreeCodeCamp.com or NodeSchool.io for JavaScript; TheOdinProject.com or TeamTreehouse.com for Ruby; Udacity.com for Python. Trust the wisdom of the teachers who designed the curriculum you've chosen, and work through it in the recommended order, without skipping around. 
    4. ] Choose one: buy a new/used MacBook, or install Ubuntu Linux on your current computer. As for other tools you'll need, just install whatever your curriculum recommends.
    5. ] Once you've made these decisions, the path forward is simple. Keep your sanity by ignoring the hype surrounding new tools. Keep your momentum by working through your chosen curriculum seven days a week, even if it's only for half an hour at a time. Keep your confidence by trusting the judgement you made with today's decisions. And remember: with patience, any able-minded person can become a great coder, and that includes you

[WHERE]

  1. ] http://blog.freecodecamp.com/2014/11/a-cautionary-tale-of-learning-to-code.html

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[HOW-TO]

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[REFERENCE]

  1. ] SRC = hn comments
  2. ] learning to code

 

 

 

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