Things You Should Know Before You Start Learning to Code
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Man walking up stairsThousands of people start learning to code every day, but the majority of them quit after a while.To be a software engineer, you do not need a CS degree, but learning by yourself is harder. You have to go through lots of mental challenges.Our body always wants to stay in its comfort zone, but learning new skills — especially coding — frequently puts us in uncomfortable situations. It makes it harder to focus and you’ll want to stick to easier things that you’re good at.That is why consistency is important until you make yourself comfortable with the new skill. I’ve been trying to learn to code for a few years, and I think there are a few issues everyone faces when learning to code for the first time that I’d like to address1. Do not start learning without a clear goal.It is (...)
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