From Zero and Confused, This Is How I Started Learning to Code
The article recounts the author's journey of learning to code, starting from a place of confusion and overwhelm. Initially trying various programming languages without a clear focus, the author eventually found success by concentrating on HTML and CSS. After several months of consistent practice, the author gained confidence and the ability to build functional websites.
- ▪The author began learning to code in late 2024, feeling overwhelmed by the variety of programming languages available.
- ▪After a chaotic start, the author decided to focus on HTML and CSS, which provided immediate visual results.
- ▪With persistence and the right resources, the author progressed to JavaScript and eventually React.js, gaining confidence along the way.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3949479) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } DAFFA AHMAD AL ATTAS Posted on May 24 From Zero and Confused, This Is How I Started Learning to Code #webdev #programming #productivity #beginners I still remember that night so clearly. I was sitting alone in my room, laptop on, coffee already cold on the table. I opened YouTube and typed “learn coding for beginners.” Within minutes, I was completely overwhelmed. One video said start with Python, another pushed JavaScript, and some even recommended jumping straight into React.
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