Programming basics Beginner




 

Nowadays coding is one of the most valuable skill to learn. There are many platforms which provide you to Learn coding as a beginner. Some of them are paid but there are many resources from which you can learn coding at home.

 

In this article I will show you how to start coding from zero level. And also you should learn which programming language to learn first.

 

You don’t need any paid bootcamp to start your programming journey,

I will also point you to free learning resources.



 

What is coding?




 

Coding is also known as Programming, computers don’t have the ability to function properly without Programming. We can also say that without programming computer is just a dump machine.

 

Computers do not communicate with Humans without coding, it does not understand human’s language. So coding  acts  as a translator which converts human language to computer language or Binary language( 0 or 1).


5 Benefits of learning coding at early age:

there are some of the following benefits of learn to code.

 

1.     Coding improves problem solving:

 Programming put the ability in a programmer to see the problem at every aspect. It teaches you problem solving skill.

 

2.     Creativity:

Coding  makes a person to convert a real world problem into coding.

 

3.     Understand the technology:

Coding enables you to learn how different software and Technology works.

 

4.     Efficiency:

Coding enables to analyze data more efficiently and also automate repetitive tasks.

 

5.     Career Opportunities:

We live in a modern era which is full of technology, so coding is one of the most valuable skill to grab a job. About all industries run digitally so learn to code open up a diverse career opportunities.



Beginner coding basics in 2024 || step by step guide:

 

1.     Understand Computer Fundamentals:

The first step is to learn computer fundamentals like Hardware, Software, RAM, Storage, Processors etc. And how these components works.

 

2.     Choose a Beginner Friendly Language:

Choose a programming language that is easy to learn and from which you can learn coding as a beginner.

 

I suggest you to go to Python, JavaScript, C or C++.

 

But python is more user friendly and easy to learn, even if you are at school you can learn it easily. I called it coding for kids.

 

3.     Online tutorials:

Follow the online tutorials online and also read Documentation which is available on internet.

 

Later i will give you some free resources from which you can learn Coding free as a beginner.

 

4.     Understand the syntax:

 

When the selection of the Programming language is done then it’s time to learn the syntax of that particular language.

 

Every language has its own rules and regulations through which you can write your code.

 

5.     Regular Practice:

Practice is the key in every field, but in programming one can not code without practicing what he/she learnt.

6.     Reading:

 

Learn coding from books or also from notes.

 "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" by Al Sweigart is a great choice for Python beginners.

 

7.     Do projects:

Projects is one of the interactive way to cover beginner programming basics, because by doing projects you revise all the knowledge you learn and use it properly.

 

8.     Stay Curious:

Always stay curious to learn something new.

 

 

How to learn code for free:

There are many free tools to learn coding some of them are websites while some are youtube channels.

 

Websites:

1.     freeCodeCamp.com

2.     Skillcrush’s code camp

3.     W3school

4.     Khan Academy

 

 

Youtube channels:

1.     Cs dojo

2.     Derek banas

3.     freeCodeCamp

4.     codewithharry

 

 

As you see above coding is one of the most highly valuable skill to learn in 2024.

Every person start their coding journey by simply apply the steps already mentioned above and learn coding basics.