Just starting out on your coding journey? We’ve gathered tips for helping you start — including advice on how to choose your first programming language and how to remember everything you’re learning.

Learning to Code: Tips

"What programming language should I learn?"  It's the number one question we get at Codecademy, and there's no easy answer. The industry moves so quickly, and there are so many variables for every learner. 

The best way we can help is to give everyone the tools they need to make the best intelligent choices for themselves, so that's exactly what we've done.  

In this video, Pat will help you find the right language for you so you can take more confident steps into the world of programming.

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Which programming language should you choose?

For anyone learning to code, whether you're trying to switch careers or something else, there will come a point where you want to impress an employer, or to show to the world (and yourself!) what you can do. In this video, we'll tell you how to go about that. 

We'll cover:
• Inspiration and guidance for making a portfolio site
• Marketing yourself on LinkedIn
• Hosting with GitHub and more
• More advanced hosting options for complex projects in React, Node, Rails, etc.

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More details:
How to build a portfolio: https://youtu.be/JvSoDiLwKBI
What wireframing is and how to use it: https://youtu.be/CbIMO5EcCD8
Figma for wireframing  https://www.figma.com/
Design inspiration: https://dribbble.com/ https://www.awwwards.com/

Advanced hosting options:
https://surge.sh/
https://www.netlify.com/
https://zeit.co/
https://www.heroku.com/
https://firebase.google.com/
https://aws.amazon.com/free/
https://www.digitalocean.com/

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Hosting & showcasing your coding skills

Codecademy is the world's most popular way to start coding, because we've made it so easy to get started. That said, no course can teach you *everything* and if you want to build or practice something unique, you might feel on your own without a Codecademy tutorial. So, whether you've finished all the courses on Codecademy or you're still going and just looking for more, you've come to the right video.

Codecademy's community has arguably the most beginner-friendly coding community online. Remember that contributing to a community isn't just good karma, it'll help you learn.

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More details: 
Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com
Stack Exchange: https://stackexchange.com
MDN: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/
Codecademy Go mobile app: https://j.mp/3vUjGJd
Project Euler: https://projecteuler.net
VS Code for a local text editor: https://youtu.be/Do0tl_u0WZk

Join Codecademy's Forums: https://j.mp/3unppqg
Join Codecademy's Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/codecademy.community/
Community Coding Guide: https://j.mp/3tn4na2
Community-generated challenges: https://j.mp/3tgGYao

Work locally with these community guides: https://j.mp/3nKj2uS
Learn how to work as a team: https://j.mp/3ukYJXo
Learn how to work on a group project: https://youtu.be/Lnm3CVeLo7g

Build a portfolio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ_p_djn1pI

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Learning and practicing beyond Codecademy

It's one of the top questions our learners ask at Codecademy: "How can I possibly remember all this?!" 

The short answer is you don't have to memorize *everything* in coding all at once, and even experienced developers need to refresh their memories sometimes! For the long answer, well, you've got this video.

More details::
Codecademy Forums: https://j.mp/3gQe3r5
Codecademy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/codecademy.community/
Coding Challenges: https://j.mp/3eLx2QO
Project Feedback: https://j.mp/3gXTvgt
Clone a website (but be ethical about it!): https://youtu.be/sePm-Bz1J34
Build a Portfolio: https://j.mp/2PDSBKL

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How to remember everything you're learning

Coding is a team sport, and is rarely solo work! You might be wondering how to work on a dev team? Codecademy Team Member Matt has ten quick tips for how to work with other people on coding projects.

Want to put this all into practice but haven't got a dev job yet? Start a group project with your fellow learners! Here's how: https://youtu.be/Lnm3CVeLo7g

Learn more about developers and the developmental process:
- Learn about the development cycle: https://youtu.be/hpn8MPHOpDo
- Learn about Waterfall: https://youtu.be/xtRubl7kQeI
- Learn about Agile: https://youtu.be/GzzkpAOxHXs
- Learn about Scrum: https://youtu.be/tNFIpNvyXPw
- Learn about Kanban: https://youtu.be/xhxncRy-_Rk
- How to review someone else's code: https://youtu.be/TlXy_i27N3w
- What is Legacy Code: https://youtu.be/JpSqiVHnzPw
- What is a Code Base: https://youtu.be/7xaGRxiN75o

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10 tips for working on a dev team

When you're starting out teaching yourself to code, looking at all the resources and paths out there to follow with learning to code, it can feel daunting. Pat DePuydt should know, he was in that boat ten years ago. In this video, Pat runs you through some essential lessons not only from his personal experience but his six years of teaching at coding bootcamps about how long it takes to learn to code, based on your intended destination, and what you can expect along the way.

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How long does it take to learn to code?

The further you get with your coding journey, the more complex projects you'll do, and the more likely you are to work with code written by someone else. Transitioning from being 100% DIY, writing your own things from scratch, to working as part of a team or as a successor to a project started by others can be really hard. Mike Dane, a web developer from Philadelphia, has ten tips in ten minutes that could save you a headache when the time comes.

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More details:
What is a Code Base: https://youtu.be/7xaGRxiN75o
What is Legacy Code: https://youtu.be/JpSqiVHnzPw

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Working with code written by someone else

If you want to understand how software gets built, this video is for you! In this video, Pat DePuydt gives us an overview of the development cycle and the various stakeholders involved through the process. 

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For more info, see here:
• Product Manager – https://youtu.be/TbPWW6LEMSg
• Agile development methodology – https://youtu.be/GzzkpAOxHXs
• Waterfall development methodology – https://youtu.be/LxEmGNgqYJA
• Pull requests and code collaboration – https://youtu.be/For9VtrQx58

Working in a development team is a crucial part of the real-world job of a developer.  If you're training to switch careers, don't forget to learn how to collaborate with other developers!  Start a group project with fellow learners to get this experience: https://youtu.be/Lnm3CVeLo7g.

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The Development Cycle - From Idea to Launch

The mythology around programming is overblown! In this video, Pat DePuydt deconstructs some important misconceptions around how an effective programmer operates and will help distinguish myth from reality.  

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What makes an effective programmer?

Want to get a job as a developer? In this video, Pat DePuydt asks you to consider three important questions that will help point you in the right direction as you begin this journey.

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How to get a job as a developer

Group projects are one of the most useful things you can do with learning to code, and a key experience to help you to bridge the gap to coding professionally on teams. But how to actually work on a group project is a more complex question than it may seem.  In this video, Stephanie shares some tips on how to get started.

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More details:
• How developer teams work: https://j.mp/3ujknLB
• Guide to Git, GitHub, and technical tools for code collaboration:  https://j.mp/3uiL8Qo
• Group project resources: https://j.mp/3vKjXxV
• What is Scrum: https://youtu.be/tNFIpNvyXPw
• What is Kanban https://youtu.be/xhxncRy-_Rk
• What is Agile https://youtu.be/GzzkpAOxHXs 
• What is Waterfall: https://youtu.be/LxEmGNgqYJA 
• Codecademy Forums: https://j.mp/3aY0z8Q
• Codecademy Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/codecademy.community/

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Starting a group project

One of the most common questions learners ask when they get started with coding is, "What should I be learning?" Well, as Pat DePuydt tells us, that depends what you want to learn, what kind of problems you want to tackle, and how you like to solve problems. After considering those questions, you'll be ready to enroll in a Codecademy-curated path that is tailor-made to fit your needs! 

Computer Science Path: https://j.mp/3ulACYn
Web Development Path: https://j.mp/3vEackY
Data Science Path: https://j.mp/3h0q2SU

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How to pick a Path

If you want to practice your website-making skills, you don't always have to start from scratch to find ideas and write boilerplate. With a little knowledge of HTML and CSS, you can get a head-start by cloning an existing site. Just make sure you use these powers for the forces of good, not evil.

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How to clone a website

We’ve all heard someone say it before. Perhaps you’ve even said it or thought it yourself: "Coding isn’t for me." Here’s the rebuttal—in this tech-enabled world we live in, a little coding knowledge can make your life easier. In this video, Stephanie Chew tells us why that’s the case. Does she change your mind? 

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Why coding is useful for everyone

Providing effective feedback can be challenging. Reviewing someone else’s code can be even more so, because writing code is a creative and personal endeavor—respecting that process is important. In this video, Mike Dane shares five steps to make sure you master the art of a code review.

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How to review someone else's code

As with any journey, learning to code is rife with lessons we wish we'd known earlier. Developer Stephanie Chew shares some of the most important wisdom she's picked up over the years, dating back to her Neopets days.

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What I wish I knew when I first started coding

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Career: Building a Web Dev Portfolio

Preparing for a career in a technical field? Check out these interview tips — including advice on building a portfolio and showcasing your skills.

Career: Interview Prep

From Product Manager to Data Scientist, we take a look at different careers in tech and what these roles entail.

Career: Jobs in Coding

We asked recruiters in our community to share advice for people navigating the job-hunting process — from tips for optimizing your resume to advice on acing the technical interview.

Career: Recruiter Advice

A playlist of Quick Tip videos for Codecademy Chapter Leaders.

Community: Chapter Leader Quick Tips

Join our Chapters for live conversations on various topics — including NFT art and how to break into a technical field.

Community: Chapters

We think that connecting with other learners is the best way to learn. Explore some of our past community-led events here!

Community: Events

Hackathons are a great way to test your knowledge and flex your skills. Check out our hackathon presentations here.

Community: Hackathon

See how people around the world are reshaping their lives by learning to code.

Learner Stories

No matter what your coding goals are, the best place to start is by building a strong foundation. In this live series, we learn Computer Science fundamentals that are similar to content you’d see in a first-semester CS101 college course.

Learning to Code: CS101

There are a lot of terms and acronyms in the world of programming. Explore the definitions of common terms used in popular languages and frameworks.

Learning to Code: Definitions

HTML and CSS lie at the heart of web development. We explore some of their uses with these tutorials and explainers.

Learning to Code: HTML & CSS

TypeScript builds on your JavaScript foundation so you can develop higher-quality, less error-prone code faster. Learn more about this in-demand language as Codecademy Curriculum Developers guide us through an introduction.

Learning to Code: Intro to TypeScript

JavaScript has many functionalities, from web development to gaming applications. We break down the programming language and explain how it works with these tutorials.

Learning to Code: JavaScript

Since its release in 1994, Python stands tall as many developers’ favorite programming language. Explore its many capabilities with these livestreams and tutorials.

Learning to Code: Python

The R language is a popular tool for Data Analysts. Learn more about this free, open-source programming language with these livestreams.

Learning to Code: R

We show you how to get started on your coding projects — from setting up developer tools to pushing your code to GitHub.

Learning to Code: Setting Up

You know all of those app ideas you’ve been wanting to create? Swift and SwiftUI can help you bring them to life for iOS. Learn how to build your very own iPhone app from start to finish in this live series.

Learning to Code: iOS Development

Join us for an assortment of livestreams where we cover topics such as interview prep, introductions to programming languages, project walkthroughs  — and so much more!

Live: All Livestreams

Augmented reality is alive and well. Learn how to make your first AR experience using the popular web framework A-Frame — with guidance from our Curriculum Developers.

Live: Augmented Reality

Explore the world of creative coding with p5.js, an open-source JavaScript library. We'll create drawings, animations, and video sculptures in this beginner-friendly series.

Live: Creative Coding with p5.js

Emojicode is a real programming language with a playful emoji syntax in place of traditional programming keywords. Learning it can bring some smiles and fun to your programming journey. Join us for an introduction to this silly language.

Live: Intro to Emojicode

Experience a full day of learning to code with interactive instruction and guided discussions by the Curriculum team at Codecademy.

Live: Learn From Home Day

Linear regression is a fundamental machine learning algorithm used for predictive modeling and data analysis. Learn more about it as Codecademy Curriculum Developers guide you through our course: Linear Regression in Python

Live: Linear Regression with Python

Almost everything we do creates data, and knowing how to investigate and communicate it is key. Our Curriculum Developers show us how to summarize data and run hypothesis tests following our Skill Path: Master Statistics with Python.

Live: Master Stats with Python

Our Curriculum Developers will lead you on a journey as you go from complete beginner to proficiency with data visualization, using Python. This is a weekly series that will lead you through our entire Visualize Data with Python Skill Path.

Live: Visualize Data with Python

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