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"I can't afford courses: how can I learn web development?" - My DMs
You do NOT need to spend a single cent to learn web development if you're a #CodeNewbie.
Here are my Top 4 FREE places to learn for different learning styles and why each one is amazing
You do NOT need to spend a single cent to learn web development if you're a #CodeNewbie.
Here are my Top 4 FREE places to learn for different learning styles and why each one is amazing
1. @TheOdinProject
Where I began! Text- & project-based, it teaches independence: from Linux/VSCode/Git to HTML/CSS/JavaScript plus frameworks, NodeJS and lessons on finding work.
Best of all: a SUPER helpful Discord community for when you get stuck.
http://www.theodinproject.com
Where I began! Text- & project-based, it teaches independence: from Linux/VSCode/Git to HTML/CSS/JavaScript plus frameworks, NodeJS and lessons on finding work.
Best of all: a SUPER helpful Discord community for when you get stuck.
http://www.theodinproject.com
2. @scrimba
Scrimba's platform is video-based with an active coding environment you can experiment with. This is where I got down and dirty with React for the first time with @bobziroll's free introductory course.
Free courses here: https://scrimba.com/allcourses?price=free
Scrimba's platform is video-based with an active coding environment you can experiment with. This is where I got down and dirty with React for the first time with @bobziroll's free introductory course.
Free courses here: https://scrimba.com/allcourses?price=free
3. @freeCodeCamp
This is THE place where self-taught coders go to start learning. It includes well-maintained and compartmentalised training in text. The upside AND downside is that the code is all run in the browser: good for convenience, bad for independence/long-term habits.
This is THE place where self-taught coders go to start learning. It includes well-maintained and compartmentalised training in text. The upside AND downside is that the code is all run in the browser: good for convenience, bad for independence/long-term habits.
4. @YouTube
I know, I know, but if you learn best through video then you really can't go past YouTube. So many passionate coders (including me!) love to share what they learn there, and there are full code-along courses to get you started.
For example: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cUxeGkcC9haFPT7J25Q9GRB_ZkFrQAc
I know, I know, but if you learn best through video then you really can't go past YouTube. So many passionate coders (including me!) love to share what they learn there, and there are full code-along courses to get you started.
For example: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cUxeGkcC9haFPT7J25Q9GRB_ZkFrQAc
Of course, spending money can speed things along or let you target your learning, BUT I haven't yet seen an argument for NEEDING to spend that money: it gives you the luxury of choice, but if you spend consistent time and effort independently, you can do it without a single cent.
If you have any other resources you've found particularly useful for #CodeNewbies, please comment!
I'd also appreciate any subscribers to my YouTube channel, where I try to simplify things for newcomers in my own quirky, energetic way: http://bit.ly/3rkmPk3
I'd also appreciate any subscribers to my YouTube channel, where I try to simplify things for newcomers in my own quirky, energetic way: http://bit.ly/3rkmPk3
