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Top tips for self-taught coders
#1 Decide what you want to build – you’ll be far more motivated if you have an end point in sight.
#2 Start small – pick a programming language that aligns with the type of thing you’d like to build, whether it be an app or game or something simpler.
#3 Try some online courses – there are lots of free resources available online, such as the free options on Udemy or The Odin Project.
#4 Be consistent – set yourself a goal, like ‘one hour of learning a day’, and don’t forget to reward yourself when you get to the end of a month of effort!
Read on for more tips on learning to code:
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- 8 key code words and what they mean
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