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Resources to begin the learning process (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by JaumeI@programming.dev to c/learn_programming@programming.dev
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Let's get some resources (websites, games, programs...) to help people that want to start learning how to program.

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[–] Brody@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Recently I discovered Harvard's CS50 series of classes.

  • It's a series of pre-recorded video classes
  • Each class comes with a programming assignment
  • You complete the programming assignment using an online Codespace they provide in VS Code (zero setup!)
  • It's all completely free

A really excellent way to learn programming in a class structure without actually going out to classes and having hard deadlines.

[–] chaoticAnimals@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

https://www.freecodecamp.org/ https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn

They offer courses supported by YouTube videos. They also offer certifications for subjects like JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures, Backend Development and APIs, and Machine Learning with Python.

https://www.theodinproject.com/

Full-stack web development course. The end result should be a deployed website for your portfolio.

https://www.coursera.org/

Lots of free courses on tons of subjects including conputer science and mathematics.

[–] AVeryCleverName@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

oh, I also have to mention codewars. That site was absolutely instrumental in giving me the confidence that maybe I could actually learn this shit. The first kata I did was as simple as "convert the boolean to a string," but that was exactly what I needed! I also like how it's less corporate than leetcode.

[–] jjo@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Try scrimba.com, it's an interactive lecture that has labs requiring input to proceed.

[–] nikstarling@programming.dev 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For someone looking to learn js. This is probably the best way to start.

[–] JaumeI@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

JavaScript, my nemesis. I tried it many years ago, and I got the feeling of something so… ethereal, disconnected, and at sometimes random, that I never find the time to get to know it. And I probably should, may as well try this, thanks.