People who would like to start coding will probably feel a tingling sensation in the spine, just the thought of them learning by themselves. Trust me. It also feels as daunting as it is in reality. Just like everything else, the intimidation only arises because of the vague future ahead.

But the truth is, learning how to code by yourself is made easy with the free and affordable resources that are readily available. These cost-effective ways are packed with new techniques that will make learning coding as exciting and fun as it should be.

Before anything else, it is best to be aware of why you would like to start coding. Is it because you are planning to get a promotion? Is it a big leap for you to change your career? Do you envision yourself becoming the maker of the most fabulous app that we are yet to see? By being aware of your reason behind your quest for coding, it will be easier for you to trim down your options and take a path that will lead you to your ultimate goal of being a coder.

Right Programming Language

CSS and HTML are deemed as the easiest way to learn to code. And since it is the easiest, it is better off in making basic websites. If you want to up your game, learning Python, SQL, PHP, and Javascript must be on top of your list. It covers interactive websites that also include databases and payment systems. If your goal is to make apps, Kotlin, or Java (Android apps) and C or Swift (iOS apps) are the norms.

Online Courses

If you want the monopoly of your time to learn, most beginners are opting online courses instead of a coding boot camp. The only downside of choosing online courses is that numerous online classes are offering the same programming languages. It only means that there are plenty of options to choose from, and it might be hard to pinpoint which of these courses can return the value of your investment.

Read A Book

The charm of books will never fade away despite the rise in the popularity of online courses nowadays. It is also the best way to immerse yourself in learning how to code from start to finish. Some of the most noteworthy wealth of information book when it comes to coding are Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (2nd Edition) by Steve McConnell, Clean Code: A Handbook Of Agile Software Craftsmanship By Robert Martin, and Programming Pearls (2nd Edition) by Jon Bentley.

Interactive Coding Games

If you cannot stand reading lengthy books, gamification of coding lessons can be for you. The abstract concept that is provided in interactive coding games will make sense to you in the long run. If you are up for the challenge, you can check FreeCodeCamp so you will learn how to code in a gamified manner. The good thing about this is that you cannot go to the next level if you cannot decode the code. Hence, it will be pushing you to the limit to learn while at the same time, learn in-depth.

Videos

If you are a visual person, watching a video tutorial about coding will work best for you. There is a wealth of videos that you can find on the internet that will let you see real-life coders do a job with first-hand experience. They can provide specific instances of troubleshooting errors based on the language you wish to learn.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are  a lot of different ways to learn coding. Please write your thoughts about this down below.