How I would learn to code (If I could start over)

Starting in Special Ed and ending at Microsoft (so far), my journey into Software Engineering was difficult to say the least. If I could start over, where would I land? Which languages would I learn and which projects would I build?

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Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
Langs I learned - 0:29
Most useful languages to know - 1:10
My point - 1:45
Coding vs programming - 2:50
Best starting language - 3:35
What to do next - 4:22
What do I build - 6:10
Dunning Kruger Effect - 8:18
Are Hackathons worth? - 8:40

**DISCLAIMER**:
This channel was prepared or accomplished by Jason Goodison in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this video are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Microsoft, Waterloo, or its affiliates.

[JasonGoodison]

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[meninblackcz]

I studied coding and struggled during the interviews. Now I’m a full time burger developer at McDonalds.

[lewessays]

My first language was C++ and guess what happened, I failed my class in high school and I eventually gave up. Later I jumped to python and Java and the journey continues.

[isabellan]

If I could start over I would learn so much faster, because now I know the path. I did struggle for 1 year with complex tutorials and couldn`t learn anything. I was so frustrated. What was game changing for me was learning through good Books!
First I learned the basics with Javascript in Less than 50 Pages and then I improved with Head First Javascript Programming. Literally every other concept became much easier to understand after learning Javascript.

[lorraineluo]

Just started with Python this semester with zero coding experience and was definitely feeling at the bottom of the curve. But after watching this video, I'm feeling motivated again. Much appreciated!

[yen]

this was honestly the best "How I would learn to code if I could start over" video I've seen, this truly gives a meaning and a purpose behind every point you mentioned with the best kind of motivation that each viewer can discover on their own for themselves instead of the youtuber's personal reasons. You're the kind of youtuber who's helping me get out of my own valley of despair, thank you for that!

[suyahatesntr]

I studied python for 6 months to get ready for college but to my massive disappointment. My course is heavily focused on Java. But, it's not that bad because I realized that if you know how to code in python even if you don't know the syntax of another language, it doesn't matter. Just learn the basics and you're good to go.

[IsaacAkin]

This was honestly a very informative video. You helped me realise that I've mainly been trying to program before knowing how to code. I'm gonna take a step back and take my time to get my bearings. Also I am defo feeling that dunning kruger effect, glad to know that it's normal and that I'm not the only one.

[itsnikkibell]

I really enjoyed this video. I feel extremely validated because I’ve recently started on this journey to “learn to code from scratch” because my dev journey has been lost of languages all over the place. It’s cool to see that the steps I’ve been taking is exactly as you laid it out . I wish I found your video sooner though because it did take me 3 weeks to figure out my approach 😂

[Mindinmatrix]

I felt super overwhelmed after my first webpage project. I had to learn HTML, CSS, JS and BootStrap... Took me 3 months, but I was thrilled with the end result. Thanks for this; it motivates me to keep going; University is brutal.

[NOCDIB]

17 years as a programming professional, here, and I'm glad that this video showed up in my recommendations. Very funny, and well done. I agree with just about everything you said and I LOVE how you drew a distinction between coding and programming. People use the terms interchangeably but they are not synonymous.

[LaMiauleProd]

I rarely comment but so refreshing to see a video that is super straight to the point, informative and motivating. Thank you !

[j.travisdaniel]

Started with C/C++. Hated it and left coding for years. Recently started doing a bunch python for an internship and fell in love. Started learning some web development, and as an electical engineer, im finally returning to C/C++ and loving it. Making something fun and dynamic first is so important.

[Shaam_Ark]

This video is one of the best videos on getting started in software engineering I have seen. It's easy to follow, informational yet not too dense to bog you down. Well done :)

[BleachRush]

That's surprisingly highly motivating. Very clear as I watched alot of videos and they jump around all sort of topics. This is is straight to the point and directed at people who have no idea where to start, a true beginner point of view. I needed someone to tell me "do this" for now and I know I can pick it up from there as I expand my knowledge. Great video.

[HoDelux]

This is one of the best videos I've seen when getting started in coding/programming, cheers mate!

[joeychacon]

I've tried for many year to get back into learning to code, this video helped me feel like I could start up again one more time! Thank you!

[Lupinicus]

Just retired after 42 years, used Assembler, C, C++ and many more. The advice in this video is very good. I hope a lot of people starting out listen and take note. Good job.

[WilsonBot]

Been loving your content, been getting ready to start applying to new jobs this summer and your content has been a real eye opener. Also your cinematography has been getting better ever video, keep it up!

[gio]

The Dunning Kruger Effect hit me hard in my 2nd C++ programming course. I was so overwhelmed I was at the point of dropping the class halfway through the course. I hung on through the burnout and was able to pull off a B but I have never felt the absolute thrill of programming ever since. I regained a bit of my confidence learning SQL and HTML since then. This video is great for 1st time programmers.