Learn to Code in 2023: Are you contemplating on whether you should learn how to code not? Stop wasting time!
Published: 2022-11-06 16:48:48

**Are you contemplating to learn how to code?**

**Have you been falling into a rabbit hole with the plethora of research you've been doing alone?**

**How should I learn to code? What do I need to start? Where do I start? How to become a coder?**

**Let me provide you with some introductions about coding to get you started.**

Whether you want to become a coder/full stack web developer/ software engineer or not, knowing how to code will be a beneficial skill to have in your hand. We are now living in a modern world full of technology and this is not going anywhere. It is most likely that coding will become a mainstream language utilized in every industry

There are bright future demands in coding career! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment projection "Overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 682,800 new jobs over the decade."

**2021 Data:**

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**What is coding?**
Learning how to code is learning another language specifically for computers. Coding is a mechanism to tell your computer what to do, instructions. Computers do not know our human language of words. Computers only understand the concept of on and off like a circuitry and binary digits of 1 an 0, true or false. So, with an infinite number of combinations possible with coding, computer programming languages such as HTML, python, CSS, javascripts, c++, go, etc were developed. These programmers allow us to translate important commands into binary code, which then allows us to give instructions to computers to function.

**Foundational skills and programs you would want to learn to get started:**
→ Basic computer terminology
→ Command-line fundamentals
→ HTML
→ CSS
→ Git and GitHub
→ JavaScript
→ Python
→ APIs

**Here are some of the best free online resources you could utilize:**
[Codecademy](https://www.codecademy.com/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=229159&clickId=4153924010&pj_creativeid=2-438167&pj_publisherid=229159) for technical skills
[freeCodeCamp ](https://www.freecodecamp.org/)with hands on experience
[Coursera ](https://www.coursera.org/?irclickid=1cq2Pi1oLxyNRGAwv6wvPwRXUkDXFrzNyXpSU80&irgwc=1&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=197389&utm_content=b2c)with real university professors
[edX ](https://www.edx.org/?source=aw&awc=6798_1667323522_0e61e06006e802423eed3fed5869fe85&utm_source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate_partner&utm_content=text-link&utm_term=414309_Learn+to+Code+With+Me+LLC)from world class universities like Harvard and MIT
[Codewars ](https://www.codewars.com/)with martial arts theme
[Code Conquest](https://www.codeconquest.com/) with tutorials
[General Assembly's ](https://dash.generalassemb.ly/)free coding with project based
[Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/) for whole family, all age range
[Udemy ](https://www.udemy.com/?ranMID=39197&ranEAID=3PhbAxfdARQ&ranSiteID=3PhbAxfdARQ-cJzqoTj74ctj_lHquCTNqQ&LSNPUBID=3PhbAxfdARQ&utm_source=aff-campaign&utm_medium=udemyads)for diverse explorers
[Sololearn ](https://www.sololearn.com/home)for anyone
[Code.org ](https://code.org/)for young children/kids and beginners of all age

**Are you ready to learn how to code? Let's weight out our options: DIY vs bootcamp vs undergraduate degree vs master's degree?**
Let's get started!

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Take the[ thinkful quick quiz](https://www.thinkful.com/blog/tech-career-quiz/) to find out which tech career is right for you!
Take the [codeacademy quiz](https://www.codecademy.com/explore/sorting-quiz) to find out what's your programming personality is!
Take the[ "[is coding right for you](url)" quiz ](https://www.takeupcode.com/quiz/is-coding-for-you/)if you are still contemplating!

**Things to keep in mind as you get started with the learning process:**

Learning how to code is not EASY, learning anything new is not easy, YET it will be an exciting, rewarding and empowering process~!

Yes, life isn't fair, sometimes life throws us curve balls! However, it is up to you to change and control your life in any ways possible! Find joy in the learning! At the end of the day, you're googling and learning how to code because you want to or wanted to. Remember that, relax and enjoy the ride:) & Embrace resilience :)

In your process of learning new subjects or in any goals: Prioritize your time, embrace the adversity that comes up along, have a growth mindset, and use discipline to show up daily and do your due diligence! Then, you will reap rewards in any tasks!
The definition of success is different for everyone, only you can define your success. It could be happiness, love, financial stability, creative freedom, a particular lifestyle, etc! Live a life that is true to yourself.

**For mental strength and health check out:**
[Building your resilience](https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience)
[Embrace Life as a Challenge to Pursue, Not a Threat to Avoid](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/202204/embrace-life-challenge-pursue-not-threat-avoid)
[Aiming for longevity](https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/aiming-for-longevity)