Ask the Expert: Getting Started Programming

New to programming? Whether you're just launching your career or making the leap into programming from another field- Christina Warren and Cecil Phillip will show you the docs, tools, and frameworks that can help beginners get started on coding today as they take your questions.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:16 - What was the first language you learned?
04:18 - Where can I go if I'm a complete beginner?
10:53 - Why isn't there something that demonstrates the fundamentals everyone always claims you need?
16:46 - What tips do you have for finding a community or a mentor?
22:42 - Is Julia a good language to start learning programming?
25:40 - What are the advantages of a bootcamp over self-study?
29:01 - Closing Notes