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What are the best ways to learn a programming language?
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Best ways to learn a programming language
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Learning by doing
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SoloLearn
Free
C/C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, SQL, PHP, Swift, Ruby, JQuery, HTML, CSS.
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Hackr.io
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Mimo
free / paid
Ruby, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, Swift, React, PHP, JavaScript, Python, SQL, CSS, HTML
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Learning by doing
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All of the other ones are trying to make you do this
Like, a textbook would just teach you the syntax, and then try to make you do it.
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EfficientEnshag's Experience
Since I'm a roleplaying aficionado, I start by writing simple character generation program in the language I'm learning. It helps me get the feel for that language.
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Tom Barron's Experience
I've been using web resources to figure out how to advance my projects, learning techniques by applying them to build usable software since the early days.
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SoloLearn
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SoloLearn
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Easy for beginners
Anyone can get started with this.
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Only the most commonly used languages are covered.
C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, SQL, PHP, Swift, Ruby, JQuery, HTML, CSS. You won't find anything less common like Haskell, Erlang, Elixir, Common Lisp, Scheme, Clojure, Rust, etc.
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HonorableIdyia's Experience
It was extremely good
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Languages:
C/C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, SQL, PHP, Swift, Ruby, JQuery, HTML, CSS.
Offline operation:
Yes
Mobile apps:
Yes
Questions throughout the course:
Yes
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Gamification
XP, levels, badges, certificates, etc.
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Limited usefulness for intermediate or experienced programmers
No advanced coding challenges. Look for those on other sites like hackerrank.
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Share and modify others' projects
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No projects
This site gives you information and then tests you on that information. It does not need you to practice and apply the acquired information, even though it does provide the tool to do it.
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Explains everything and provides examples of it in use
It creates lessons for the most important parts of the programming language and explains what the parts are and what they do.
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Completely free
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Excellent mobile apps available
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Browser-based code playgrounds
No software installation needed, just a modern web browser. On mobile devices though the mobile apps are highly recommended.
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Offline learning mode for mobile apps
Allows learning while disconnected from the net.
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Hackr.io
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Hackr.io
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Community trust
Instead of getting a recommendation from a single dev, you get recommendation from the entire programming community.
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Recommendation for every programming language/framework/library
You can find Python as well as Jenkins.
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Nice filters
Free, Video, Book, Beginner, Advanced, etc.
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Mimo
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Mimo
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Mimo
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Easy and fun
It is very casual and easy to get started and keeps you engaged.
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Not very deep
Mimo is casual but not very deep. You will be introduced to concepts and write a little code, but it is at a very basic level.
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Kazooie's Experience
Mimo is a fun way to learn basic coding, especially for young users. It's also good way to remind yourself of concepts parallell to or after studying coding in school.
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Languages:
Ruby, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, Swift, React, PHP, JavaScript, Python, SQL, CSS, HTML
Offline operation:
yes
Price:
free / paid
HonorableIdyia's Experience
It was superb
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Find a good textbook
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Find a good textbook
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Find a good textbook
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A good textbook is a good starter, especially if directly followed by using what you've learned in practice
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Programming Hub
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Programming Hub
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Programming Hub
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Lots of Contents
There are lots of contents related to Computer Science, and new ones are constantly added.
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Languages:
HTML, Java, C++, C, JavaScript, Python 2, C#, Php, CSS, VB 6, SQL, Assembly 8086, VB.Net, JQuery, Ruby, Swift, Shell Script, R, Python 3
Offline operation:
no
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free / paid
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Beginner Friendly
If you are learning any programming language for the first time, this app is very much recommended.
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free / paid
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Take a MOOC
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instruqt.com
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instruqt.com
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instruqt.com
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Multi-tool scenarios
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PrincipledIoMatuaKore's Experience
Great range of free training courses in a lot of languages
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Watch YouTube videos about it
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Watch YouTube videos about it
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You get to see how it's done
By watching tutorials, you can see exactly what's being done onscreen (usually in real time) and it's often explained as well, to give you a better understanding of what the video maker is doing.
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Might not be trustworthy; doesn't provide resources to practice
There are all kinds of people on YouTube. Finding an official person that knows what there doing might be difficult. Even if you did, they might not teach all of the basic concepts. YouTube is not specific to teaching people coding whereas say SoloLearn is.
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Bas Bakker's Experience
i learned html css javascript python, ruby and C++, for free
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Take a college class
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Take a college class
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Take a college class
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You get credit
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Limited selection
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It's expensive
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Katacoda
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Katacoda
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Free / paid
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Duomly
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Duomly
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Duomly
15$
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