How I Would Learn To Code If I Was To Start Over

Hi friends! Today I am sharing with you how I would learn to code if I was to start over again. Sharing with you the mistakes I made when initially learning how to code and what I would do differently. Hope you find this helpful and enjoy it!

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[salmaelbarmaki]

1- Treat errors as opportunities
2- Use custom names for variables and classes
3- Read the documentation
4- Learn how to use GIT properly
5- Know your terminal
6- Have fun coding
7- Remove your ego from your learning journey
8- Don't be afraid to ask questions

[baphnie]

I'm a college-level programming tutor and I cannot understand why I've NEVER seen a professor spend time teaching the debugging process. I always cover this first, and it significantly empowers the student.

[nickisusanalex]

I'm going to throw in another one for beginners;

Even if you're a total newbie, look up on YouTube for an actual project (single-page portfolio, checklist, be it any) and follow along and blindly imitate each and every step. This way you are not frustrated by the endless basic tutorials and in the end, you actually do get to design something you can be proud of. This in a way pushes you and the more projects you repeat, the more gist you make of the whole thing. And eventually, you'll make it.

This surprisingly works for every other software as well, be it a 3d modeling software, photoshop or any for that matter which you might be looking to study.

[ImJed]

"Remove your ego" can't agree more, the less of you the more of what you want to let into your life. Thanks for this quality content.

[nikaellas.]

you know what, every time I get unmotivated or too stressed in my learning journey i always end up watching at least one of your videos and this video, even if without you trying, motivated me so much and even made me feel comfortable about my progress. thank you so much! will keep supporting this channel!

[ms]

Your colleague had an awesome response to your questions. You’re lucky. I’ve had not so supportive colleagues unfortunately who thought I ask too many questions and need to be more independent. Of course doing due diligence trying to figure things out before asking questions is very important. I hope everyone here gets to work with supportive and patient teammates

[sakshipatil]

I just had a meltdown because i thought would never be able to code but this helped me so much . I totally get where i was lacking and that's being scared to cause errors and break everything.Just gonna put on some music and get coding and breaking things.Thank you so much . Coding world is blessed to have

[tokyobassist]

I learned Git almost 4 weeks ago and I JUST started to grasp it.

First commit took 2 hours to figure out.
My subsequent ones took 3 minutes lol.

[jjayguy]

Sounds like you work in a really healthy environment. I love that learning and mentorship is promoted.

[cherisc]

"Remove your ego from your learning journey." ... Love this! Thank you for sharing. I needed this.

[williammead]

This channel is an jewel. Thinking of entering an coding bootcamp. Out of all the videos thus far this was the most clear, straightforward and simple. Perfect combination.

[DuyenPhanLan]

Thanks a lot. I’m learning coding on my own now. Your video gives me motivation to keep learning and not giving up. Especially no rushing.

[lucastperez]

I know I understand something when I purposedly change something knowing what error and exception I'll get. It's the best feeling, actually! (:

[shotdeath]

If you are just starting programming the best things to do is look at the job vacancies to see which languages employers want. Second, look at how much the languages pay from novice in the team to elder. Then decide which language you want to lean first and master it.

[raphaeljcm]

Hi Tiff, I'm Raphael from Brazil 🇧🇷. Your channel has helped me a lot, here I've been learning a lot of technology stuff and practicing my English at the same time, your pronunciation is so easy to understand, thank you!

[brandonfuller]

It's so refreshing to see source code apply to both genders. I've subscribed because as a disabled gamer and Unreal Engine Programmer (future developer). I think video tutorials like this show that if you take the time to learn your programming language of choice, the rewards simply speak for themselves. Everyone thinks coding is hard, it is, however what makes it easy (in a manner of speaking) is to practise, as you have said in your video, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, then the rest will simply fall into place If I may add to your video, the more you learn the better a coder in your chosen profession you'll be. It's all about falling over the first hurdle (than) getting back up to try again. Whenever I speak to those outside the coding profession and I explain that coding helps me think logically (as the stroke I had as a baby, disrupted the way that I think - logically) I had to find something to rehabilitate the thought processes in a manner that everyone takes for granted! This can only be achieved in two ways, mathematics and programming. I was thinking about this the other day, and my question has been answered, why does it appear to be only males coding? I am pleased to finally see that you are breaking the glass ceiling and saying to the next generation of coders, females do PLAY a part in software development, just as disabled coders do. Yes, we are in the minority, however with YouTube content, as what I've seen today, is breaking that glass ceiling, one video tutorial at a time. Keep it going Tiff In Tech, you lead the way, where others will follow. We may be on different sides of the programming spectrum, but as coders, we all speak a language that is used the world over. I look forward to seeing what I can learn from your tutorials so that I can pass your knowledge on to others coming through. Subscribed I have, as the great Yoda would say. Brandon

[alvilee]

Yes, it's real I felt so bad for asking so many question to my senior and peer as well, and it's really demoralizing sometimes. Showing other I actually don't know so much as if I am unfit for the role I am in. :) thanks for all the positive words and telling us it's common for not knowing and keep on learning no matter what.

[willykitheka]

Am learning ML/R. Your first point makes perfect sense! I have come to convince myself:
1. when I choose to learn to code I also signed up to debugging code, doing research and finding solutions.
2. making mistakes is an INTEGRAL PART of learning, so am NOT TOO hard on me when my code can't run!
3. that AM NOT alone and that the path am on IS WELL TRODDEN.
4. that there's a great community offering to help!

[lucifel]

I was about to skip Git this weekend to focus on my Python learning but thx for the friendly reminder that it is important to take time to learn and master Git :)

[fabriziodanilo]

Thank you, as someone who just embarked on the coding journey, this video really inspires and motivates me to have that grit and enthusiasm to follow through this quest.