Hey everyone! I'm a complete beginner coder, currently in high school. I've set a goal to learn coding over the next two years. Right now, I'm starting with the C language, and I just installed Visual Studio to set things up. I'd love to hear your thoughts: do you think it's possible to truly master coding in that time and even start earning money?
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Starting your coding journey in high school is awesome! I did the same before heading to college for computer science. While C is a solid choice, I'd recommend considering Python instead. It's way simpler and lets you focus on problem-solving rather than getting bogged down in complicated syntax and memory management. There’s a great MIT course on YouTube for beginners in Python if you're interested. Once you get your basics, dive into projects right away instead of just memorizing syntax. Automate small tasks or build simple tools. It makes learning way more enjoyable! And don’t hesitate to search for help online; you've got two years, and that's plenty of time!
So, should I start with Python then? I know a bit of HTML. If I do Python, can I still dabble in C simultaneously? Also, it's cool to see people are so helpful!