Programming Intro - How to Self Study Coding

Everyone should self study to see if you like it. DO NOT sign up for a bootcamp before you have done some coding!!!

You are not married to a language. You can learn one, and then another. Sometimes you may need 5+ languages for a single project.

By knowing what problems you want to solve it’s easier to figure out what language will work best for you.

Knowing product requirements is useful to pick a language. What languages work your required API’s?

Books including “dummies” ones are great ways to jump into a subject . Make sure you buy the current edition

Online education is great, but may require spending some money

Only try to dsudy ONE hour a day. Over a year you’ll learn a lot and it is actually a goal you can accomplish

[aishwaryakashyup]

You've unknowingly changed my life for good. Your videos are awesome. Never stop making videos. You've helped a lot of people like us. God bless you!

[RenegadeADV]

I started learning PHP back in 2011 after finding your videos, taught myself to code while driving a semi in the sleeper of the truck at night. It just takes the effort.

[walkermattson]

1:30 - "I want to be impervious to layoffs... " Yeah... I chuckled too! ;)

[LiveTrainingSession]

Learning programming is like learning how to speak in your native tongue. You can later become a polyglot depending on which country you end up living. On the same way, once you know how to program in one language, it's not that challenging any more to learn another language. Don't get caught up in all the noise online about which language is best. If you are just starting out, just pick an easy to learn language such as Python or PHP. You can later leverage the fundamentals you learned from that point when you later need to learn another language such Java, C++, etc.

[StarsiteProgrammers]

I learned to program about 6 years ago from your unity videos. I still remember how amazing it was to have those first games run. Since then I have learned more than 20 languages and even though I have drifted away from unity and game development, and more into node and backend web dev, game development will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for making these awesome tutorials years later for new people to try and experience the same thing that I did.

[mikediaz]

Eli sir. I accidentally stumbled upon your vlog and I must say with all the resources for research and study at my disposal, your view and perspective in the C.S./I.T. areas is exhilarating and pragmatic. Your attention to detail is spot on, you don't sugar what say. This is so important because many young people are being misled and manipulated. In this field, either you possess a certain quality/type or you don't. You point this out clearly. This career choice can be beautiful or disastrous. I want to say Thankyou and keep the videos coming, especially the arduino and cloud teaching. Great for applying coding Algorithms and inputting data into derived structures. A new loyal subscriber.

[darrenallen]

Thanks Eli! I e been watching your videos for years. You are one of the reasons I decided to go back to school. Best decision I made! I took electronic engineering technician.

[thenation]

Starting my Coding journey real soon! my only regret is not doing this sooner. I've been dabbling in technology since i was about 7 years old and i know some things (I did comptia A+ for 2 years in high school) So i'm praying i can go far with this. Thanks Eli for all your teachings!

[JamesMCrutchley]

I have been learning c++ and i find i have to watch about one or two videos in the sequence and then spend a day or 2 writing code before it makes sense and sticks in my mind. And yes the videos are like 5 to 10 min long but i have to practice the concepts for about a day or two before they stick. The online video is 10 1/2 hours long and covers the basics with not much detail but does provide a general idea of what the concepts are. I watch a bit then spend a day coding until my eyes glaze over and then i relax.


I am on disability and have nothing else to do. I got bored of playing video games and reading fiction. So i decided to learn to code. I have always found troubleshooting computer hardware issues to be easy and fun so i decided to get into programming. So far it has been a blast and since i have no worries about time commitment i can spend what ever amount of time i want on it. I figure on learning a little more c++ then get into c#. I am doing this for fun and for something to do.


I plan on learning html, CSS and javascript next then get into java and then android development. It should take many months to learn what i want. I figure any depth of knowledge can wait till i have learned the basics of a few languages and then i can get into coding at a higher level if i feel i have a specific need to do so.

[alimemari]

I think I first found out about your channel 8 years ago and today after so many years I watched this video.. and guess what? I watched this whole video and I can clearly see at least 8 years of experience in your presentation and recommendations! I like how you mentioned Books! They're almost forgotten these days with all these online courses being around but I still believe to start programming one needs to consider buying at least one reference book or something..

[maximax]

My god, i feel so nostalgic. How many years has passed since i wached this type of videos as soon as they were out, years ago... orange shirt :)

[rsaini]

It’s a pleasure to see you again Eli. Please don’t change a thing with the format of your videos, regardless of how many ppl complain about their length; they’re worth every second.

[lorddraekan]

A lot of this can be applied to real life. Appreciate the useful advice and I hope people can take it to heart. Thank you for the content!

[ZajoSTi]

Eli might be giving the most valuable lessons here on youtube regarding IT world.

[confidant_clueless]

Thank you for making this and similar videos, programming was something I was completely clueless to so have it explained not as a subject but as a real life endeavor is so much more valuable to me.

[PenguinJockey]

You are correct; Several studies have shown that most people won't gain anything new after about 2hrs of learning; about 1hr of reading/lecturing and 1hr of hands-on application before the brain becomes overwhelmed. They also found, for the best retention, that if you take a nap that is long enough for REM sleep then the information will have a higher chance of solidifying.

I don't have any sources, just going off memory of what I've read. However, I've personally tried this approach and it does seem to have some value.

[dexterbernard]

I communicate with my sister. She has been In the IT/Coding/Graphics/Programming, etc. for over 25 years. She is my go-to. My hero! But, thank you for your knowledge and your candor in this informative video. Salut!

[frankies.]

I appreciate your honesty in regard to the reality of careers in technology. It's good to know this before starting on this path.

[chiefmedi]

Thank you Eli, it open my perspective to actually start knowing whether i am a tech guy or not. absolutely gonna check on that dummies book...thanks again!

[billybonregularjin]

Discovering the man who got me through my computer architecture class is back, im slightly more motivated to continue to self-improve