Let's get some resources (websites, games, programs...) to help people that want to start learning how to program.
Resources to begin the learning process
3 years ago by JaumeI to c/learn_programming
chaoticAnimals 6 points 3 years 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.
Lots of free courses on tons of subjects including conputer science and mathematics.
JaumeI 2 points 3 years ago
I recently recommended the Odin project to a friend that studied web development but, due to the pandemic, didn't get to work as a developer and is now rusty. Freecodecamp is a resource I want to explore, but never find the time to. Thanks for the contribution!
AVeryCleverName 4 points 3 years 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.
JavaViper 4 points 3 years ago
University of Helsinki MOOC Center The University of Helsinki has a ton of free and great courses. I've only taken the Java I & II courses but they offer a bunch of others that are likely just as great.
lasagna 3 points 3 years ago
I would recommend ChatGPT4. It feels a lot like having a tutor and should be used as such. It's not a perfect solution but I doubt there is one.
Also, hands-on practice tramples any other method by far when it comes to learning programming.
lasagna 1 point 3 years ago
I like that line of thinking. If you can spot where chatgpt4 goes wrong then you'd be putting yourself ahead of the curve. I have seen absolutely terrible paid tutors. I have had some very questionable content taught directly from a self-claimed Java expert who spent half the lectures talking about his contracts and expertise, who then proceeded to teach Java with Vi.
Like my original post states, it is no perfect solution. But chatgpt4 is very good value for what it has to offer. It's not perfect but its interactive mode is instantaneous. Even universities won't give your class of 100+ the same value despite offering much less interactivity. Granted, what we pay for there is that piece of paper and most learning is still self-driven.
AVeryCleverName 2 points 3 years ago
It's a paid course on Udemy, but if you want to learn Python I highly recommend 100 Days of Code by Angela yu
InRlyehDreaming 1 point 3 years ago
For anyone learning C++ I'd recommend The Definitive C++ Book Guide and List over on Stack Overflow. It has recommended books for all levels as well as references and best practices.
nikstarling 0 points 3 years ago
For someone looking to learn js. This is probably the best way to start.
JaumeI 3 points 3 years 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.
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Recently I discovered Harvard's CS50 series of classes.
A really excellent way to learn programming in a class structure without actually going out to classes and having hard deadlines.
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