I'm trying to figure out the best way to learn programming and land a job quickly. I've heard mixed results about different platforms. My brother-in-law took a full stack engineering course through Codecademy and some Udemy courses, practicing personal projects along the way, and he got a job within a year. On the flip side, I saw a YouTube success story where someone learned with FreeCodeCamp, built personal projects, and was job-ready in just 4 months. I've gathered that both of them put in a lot of dedicated practice. From my research, Codecademy seems more beginner-friendly compared to FreeCodeCamp, which is free. I'm worried about tough learning curves; if Codecademy helps me learn faster despite the cost, I'm willing to pay, but I want to know if FreeCodeCamp's learning curve is similar so I don't waste any money. By the way, I apologize for any awkward English; it's not my first language!
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I think you’re spot on with your examples. The key takeaway is having those personal projects to showcase your skills, regardless of whether you learned through FreeCodeCamp, Udemy, or somewhere else. So go with what feels right for you!
Have you considered trying The Odin Project too? It’s free, has a super helpful community, and is really beginner-friendly. Plus, it's open source, so you can even contribute!
Is The Odin Project good for visual learners? I heard it's tricky for people with ADHD because it's pretty intensive.
You might want to use all of them if you can! FreeCodeCamp and Udemy are solid options, and consistency is key in programming. Just avoid Coursera; I found their content lacking. Codecademy seems a little confusing for beginners too.
Honestly, having a degree in a related field can help since the job market’s been tough lately, especially for self-taught programmers. But I know it’s a mix of luck and persistence as well.
I’m actually studying IT in college, but the quality of education isn’t great. I’m supplementing my learning on my own too, still aiming for that diploma!
Yeah, I guess it’s going to be trial and error to see what works best for me. Thanks for the advice!