Want to start learning programming in 2023? Read the article below.
Published: 2023-02-03 08:39:53

In today's world , people want to experience freedom in every area of life. Learning programming can give you access towards control over when to work or not. I have worked for people in the past which consumed my time, not giving me time for personal growth, and I was under paid. I thought of the best thing to do in order to gain freedom. I figured coding was best for me since I love technology, research and writing.

Learning programming can be very intimidating when it comes to where to start, steps to follow e.t.c. Don't be discouraged, it happens to everyone at the initial stage. However, it's possible to learn different programming language and become proficient in them.


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**_The following Guide will be of great help to you._**

1. **Passion** : Before starting out in your programming journey, it's very important to have passion for it. This will ensure that you are always motivated. It becomes more easier to learn, practice, fail and try over and over again.

2. **Start with a Clear goal in mind :** As a beginner, it's always right to have a clear idea of what you want to learn in mind. By this, it simply means that choosing a niche is very important. Do you like the idea of building a website? Creating mobile application? Working With data? Knowing your end goal helps to keep you focused in your learning and choice of resources you seek and consume.

3.**Choose a Roadmap** : it's important to get a sense of how coding works. Choosing to learn Python or JavaScript first provides you with the required guide. When you become proficient in any of the above mentioned languages, you can then choose to learn other higher languages like C++, Ruby e.t.c. The selection of further language should be based on your goal. If you have a desire to get into website development, find the roadmap. Want to get into mobile app development, find the roadmap.

4.**Set up your IDE [Integrated Development Environment]** : IDE is a software application that provides a comprehensive environment for software development. An IDE typically integrates a text editor, compiler, build tools, and debugger into a single application, making it easier for developers to write, debug, and deploy software. Examples of popular IDEs include Vs code [ Visual Studio Code], PyCharm, Eclipse. You can easily set up your IDE by watching tutorials on Youtube. You can learn how to use it as you get started with practicing how to code on it.

5.Get familiar with the Syntax and basics ( data types, variables, functions, control structures e.t.c. ) of the programming language you are learning.

6.**Practice, Practice, Practice:**it’s very important to not just read programming resources you are using to learn without practicing the codes on your IDE setup. Practicing gives you a better understanding. Practice by solving small problems and building small projects. Read documentation and online resources to deepen your understanding.

7.**Debugging Your Code:** Here, you most bear in mind that your codes might not run at your first attempt, don’t get discouraged. Do well to read through your codes, then read the error massage it gives as output, try to debug by yourself, if you can’t solve it, seek solution by joining online communities. Ask questions and share your work with them for improvement.

8.**Tiredness/Burnout**: In order to stay on track, it’s best to stop learning once you feel tired, take a break, get some sleep, take a walk if need be, chat with family and friends. You may be surprised to accomplish more after doing the above mentioned.

9.**Conclusion**: Never be afraid to seek help when confused. Never stop creating, Networking either online, forums, social media, offline e.t.c. Technology is an ever-changing industry, you can never learn everything at a time, therefore, it’s important to take things step by step, it enables you to grow significantly. Never stop practicing. Try building larger projects as you progress, collaborating with others and contributing to open source projects.

Thank You for reading through.

_I wish You goodluck_.