How can I effectively learn programming at 15?

I won’t discourage you from programming—it’s been a rewarding journey for me over 44 years! I began at 14 too. Just know that it can take dedication: be ready to give up some social time, invest in books, and stay persistent. You'll face challenges, but if this is your passion, go for it! And importantly, find support from someone who understands your commitment.

Since you're interested in web development, I highly recommend The Odin Project for a comprehensive guide. Also, Harvard’s CS50 is fantastic for grasping computer science concepts—both are free! For your passion projects, pick something you truly want to build, and when you hit roadblocks, just try to find solutions online. Resourcefulness is key in programming!

Here are some great resources I love: Boot.dev (backend focus), The Odin Project (full stack), FreeCodeCamp (tons of free videos on various topics), Scrimba (frontend focus), and TryHackMe (cybersecurity focus). And remember, you're young—experiment with what interests you! The skills you build will help you in different areas of coding.

As someone who's still figuring things out, I've started by creating small projects with specific purposes. I'm not great at finishing big projects, but I do manage to complete smaller ones. Starting small is a great way to practice! You can even modify existing ideas; feel proud of what you accomplish, and remember, it's perfectly okay to abandon features if they're too frustrating.

Programming really varies based on what you want to focus on. For general computer science, I hear Harvard's free online video lectures are solid. Think about what kind of programming interests you—web development, game dev, databases, etc. Then, search for a 'GitHub roadmap' to find a popular learning path that suits you.