Anyone know of some good starting code?

Question

I am a beginner and I recently realized that technology is one of my strong suits. I'm fast learner, and a natural. However, I'm not this perfectionist coder so I need to learn and understand it before applying it. So my question for those who are advanced what basic application did you create to help you understand html and javascript better? Once I master that I will move on. I personally feel that python is easier than javascript but I want to take things one at a time. Any advice?

Answer 1

I said css because you didn't mention it. it would be silly to know HTML and JavaScript but not know CSS. reread what I said again, I'm suggesting you learn backend web frameworks. some will require you learn new languages, however there are some JavaScript ones. It's your choice which, since there's a lot of possible ones. like ruby on rails

Answer 2

after HTML and JavaScript... Well, make sure you know CSS. but after that you should learn a backend web server language for your sites. Like node.js or python django/flask or php.

Answer 3

@Erica... I typically like to recommend people start with building a calculator that closely matches one they would use on their computer. Study everything from the available buttons, layout, what displays when clicking buttons with math operations, etc.

Start simple with form layout, button placement, labels, display, etc.

Then explore button events and updating the display, and performing calculations.

Expect to get stuck and hit roadblocks. You'll be challenging yourself to break down logic that you've never consider having to account for in this process.

This will require knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Although the application will be simple, it will cover so many fundamentals needed for programming. Also, I have no doubt your initial code will be rough in organization and structure.

Once you've completed your first iteration, you'll be able to work on refining your code with more advanced constructs and patterns.

Answer 4

@Ahri Fox I do know CSS so do you suggest that before I start coding "up some ideas" to test myself..... that I should keep learning more before coding or code in between and learn? I am afraid I will keep reading to learn but not applying it as I go and wanted to know others best practice.

Answer 5

Great! Don't hesitate to ask others for help when you do get stuck.

Answer 6

@Ahri Fox I failed to say that I know CSS but I will go through CSS courses here and follow as you've suggested. I am so ready to code but don't even know what to code so the learning shall continue. Thanks!!

Answer 7

@David Carroll you've answered my question. I actually started a calculator and I started it without knowing crap, so at least I know that I'M on the right path for one. You are absolutely right I came to a road block on my calculator code but I need to face it and master it. Thank You for your feedback!