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Across this vast Fediverse, I have encountered a trend of people answering questions with esoteric programming language speaking in tongues that I don't understand, including under my own posts. I am a Boomer when it comes to coding and I am only 27. I don't even know where I would start to learn it because programming is so diverse. I want to feel like I know what's going on but I don't. Coding is the future and the future is now and I am lagging severely behind. I guess I'm asking where a bumbling novice like me can learn more about where to start when it comes to programming.

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[–] nixfreak@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Honestly , why do you want to code? Simple question not offensive or sarcastic. I code because I'm in the security industry and a big geek. You are never to old to code , if you have the discipline to sit down and read and then practice over and over again then you will be fine to learn. its fun to code and learn new things. It also keeps your brain in better shape. I can help you find resources to get you started if you want. Everyone and I mean everyone starts in the beginning.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

So I recommend Python if you just want general coding, dual booting Ubuntu or some other beginner friendly linux if that’s more interesting to you, or starting with html if website design sounds more fun.

Alternatively you could try R, it’s weird but I like it.

[–] Aesthesiaphilia@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Coding is the future

Yeah according to coders lol

Fediverse just skews tech heavy. The average person doesn't even know what a file is.

[–] favrion@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The jaypeg, the ping, the dock, the... er... the thing for nails?

[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Think of something simple you want to make, pick a language, and start reading/watching tutorials and doing smaller coding exercises until you feel like you can start making it. This is the easiest period in human history to learn new languages, easily and for free.

[–] beigeoat@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I will tell you there is no need to be worried about coding. You don't have to be worried about not knowing how to code. The coding part of coding is the simplest and the easiest part, the much much more important part is the thinking part, basically what you want to achieve and how you should go about it.

A lot of so called professional "coders" don't know what it is that they are doing. A few days ago i looked at my sister's very impressive code. That was truly a hard day, the ways in which I controlled myself by not beating the shit out of her for being a piece of garbage who is incapable of thinking. She would not understand even when explained in simple words why her code was incredibly shit and what to do to fix it, finally she didn't fix it and left ruining more than just my day, she sent me into a trance worrying about the future of mankind as a whole, which I have still not been able to come out of.

Also as far as coding is concerned I would suggest you get started with python. It is easy and simple. Learn the basics in python, for majority of the things you will have achieved your desire.

I suggest that you use the book automate the boring stuff as a starting point, it will not only help you with your desire for coding, but may also come out to help you in your day-to-day things as well. You can easily find the pdf for free.

https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

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[–] coconutxyz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Is this the right place to ask?

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