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Can anyone learn coding and is it hard to learn it?
#coding for me is both easy and difficult but I want to understand it better.
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Anna Wolszczak
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Anna’s Answer
Hi Flabio,
I do believe that everyone can learn coding but there is a question if you enjoy it and if you would like to work in this field.
I prefer it as a hobby. It is all down to personal preferences.
If you would like to learn it there is currently so many ways from books to videos, e-learning classes. Just chose the most convenient form for you, stay persistent and you will get there in no time.
Best,
Ana
I do believe that everyone can learn coding but there is a question if you enjoy it and if you would like to work in this field.
I prefer it as a hobby. It is all down to personal preferences.
If you would like to learn it there is currently so many ways from books to videos, e-learning classes. Just chose the most convenient form for you, stay persistent and you will get there in no time.
Best,
Ana
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Nicole’s Answer
Hi Flabio M. Thanks so much for your question.
I do think that anyone can learn coding. I think this because there are sooooo many tools available and platforms online that can help anyone from beginner levels in kindergarten to adult professionals who want to add to their skill sets.
As for as how hard it is to learn. Are there challenges to learning to code? Yes. Are there ways to overcome those challenges? Double yes! Coding is a skill set that requires practice and active engagement. It becomes easier over time if the person who is coding is taking the time to practice and do more with what they are learning.
I recommend a general approach to coding to start small. In starting small, use online videos to guide you. When and where possible use computers either at school or local college? that allows you to use/write the coding language. Then add coding that allows you to do more and get more from your output. Can you get a sentence or a character motion from your code output? Can you add to that by changing the color of your character? What about adding to that by changing the color of your character's hat? Can you change your sentence that you get as your output from all lowercase letters to all upper case letters? In my opinion, one of the biggest limitations to learning is one's imagination and one of the best ways to overcome and learn more is to stretch....your...imagination.
I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck to you!
I do think that anyone can learn coding. I think this because there are sooooo many tools available and platforms online that can help anyone from beginner levels in kindergarten to adult professionals who want to add to their skill sets.
As for as how hard it is to learn. Are there challenges to learning to code? Yes. Are there ways to overcome those challenges? Double yes! Coding is a skill set that requires practice and active engagement. It becomes easier over time if the person who is coding is taking the time to practice and do more with what they are learning.
I recommend a general approach to coding to start small. In starting small, use online videos to guide you. When and where possible use computers either at school or local college? that allows you to use/write the coding language. Then add coding that allows you to do more and get more from your output. Can you get a sentence or a character motion from your code output? Can you add to that by changing the color of your character? What about adding to that by changing the color of your character's hat? Can you change your sentence that you get as your output from all lowercase letters to all upper case letters? In my opinion, one of the biggest limitations to learning is one's imagination and one of the best ways to overcome and learn more is to stretch....your...imagination.
I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck to you!
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Nikhil’s Answer
Hi Flabio M,
Can anyone learn coding and is it hard to learn it?
Yes !! Anyone can learn code. You don't need a college degree or any special credentials to learn coding . I am not opposed to college ( I myself have bachelor' and masters' degree ). I am just stating that you can learn coding anytime and anywhere. All you need is a will to learn.
There are many great courses on Udemy , LinkedIn learning , Coursera etc. There are also free courses .
Coming to the part of " is it hard to learn it? " . Answer : NO.
Initially you might feel it difficult. But remember very task has a learning curve. Once you cross that initial barrier things will start to make more sense. Things will start to feel easy. So my advice would be to stick with the program (course ) you enroll in. Also pick a language that interests you. You want to pick something that draws you back everyday . Coding should be a fun activity. Pick a language you want to be good at in the future. What do you want to code in the future ? Are you looking for game developer? Are you interested in Robotics ? Are you interested in Web design . Checks these career options on LinkedIn and then find the relevant language.
Start will a easy language. IMO "C" is the easiest language you can start with . You can also start with Python .
Can anyone learn coding and is it hard to learn it?
Yes !! Anyone can learn code. You don't need a college degree or any special credentials to learn coding . I am not opposed to college ( I myself have bachelor' and masters' degree ). I am just stating that you can learn coding anytime and anywhere. All you need is a will to learn.
There are many great courses on Udemy , LinkedIn learning , Coursera etc. There are also free courses .
Coming to the part of " is it hard to learn it? " . Answer : NO.
Initially you might feel it difficult. But remember very task has a learning curve. Once you cross that initial barrier things will start to make more sense. Things will start to feel easy. So my advice would be to stick with the program (course ) you enroll in. Also pick a language that interests you. You want to pick something that draws you back everyday . Coding should be a fun activity. Pick a language you want to be good at in the future. What do you want to code in the future ? Are you looking for game developer? Are you interested in Robotics ? Are you interested in Web design . Checks these career options on LinkedIn and then find the relevant language.
Start will a easy language. IMO "C" is the easiest language you can start with . You can also start with Python .
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D’s Answer
Yes, just about anyone can learn coding as long as they have access to a computer and freely available development tools.
I taught myself programming from a textbook on BASIC (a programming language) in 7th grade in the 1980s. Later in 10th grade I taught myself C and Assembly Language (systems programming languages). My brother taught himself PASCAL when he was in the 8th grade. Back then compilers and other development tools were expensive and I had to save up my pocket money to buy them.
These days the best development tools are free and come with any distribution of UNIX/Linux.
My daughter has taught herself UNIX shell scripting and has started on C while in the 8th grade.
You only need the will to learn and understand things. After all, everything about programming languages is man-made, and very well documented.
I taught myself programming from a textbook on BASIC (a programming language) in 7th grade in the 1980s. Later in 10th grade I taught myself C and Assembly Language (systems programming languages). My brother taught himself PASCAL when he was in the 8th grade. Back then compilers and other development tools were expensive and I had to save up my pocket money to buy them.
These days the best development tools are free and come with any distribution of UNIX/Linux.
My daughter has taught herself UNIX shell scripting and has started on C while in the 8th grade.
You only need the will to learn and understand things. After all, everything about programming languages is man-made, and very well documented.