I've never coded before and every time I've tried, it feels overwhelming. My dream is to create a game one day, but I don't know where to start. What resources or steps do you recommend for a complete beginner?
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Check out the book '**Confident Coding**' by Rob Percival. It covers essentials like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python with step-by-step guidance. It’s great for not only learning but also understanding the job market. You might find it at your local library too!
I recommend starting with the free Harvard CS50 course. It's highly regarded and starts from the basics, making it great for beginners.
Make sure to dedicate time each day to practice. Even just sitting down and trying to code for a few hours consistently can really help you pick it up faster!
You can just open the console in your browser (F11) and start typing some JavaScript code. It’s as simple as that to start coding!
The 'Head First' series is fantastic, especially 'Head First C#' and 'Head First Java'. Also, theodinproject.com is a free website that walks you through web development basics, which I found super helpful. Just pick something and start coding; don't overthink it!
Really good advice! It's all about finding a resource that clicks for you.
I second that! That book really breaks things down well for beginners.