Best way to start?

Question

I wanted to start learning programming. I'm 17 now so is it too late to learn? What languages should I start? Currently trying to finish the free HTML, CSS course then hop into JavaScript or Java. And any tips and tricks? Thanks

Answer 1

If you're just a beginner,I strongly suggest learning python. Python code is easy to read, requires less time and less lines of code.

Answer 2

It is never too late to learn anything.

It's best to continue what you are doing now. Try to be consistent by spending at least some time each day practising what you know and learning new things.

My goal whenever I'm learning something new is to spend some time in the morning and a bit later in the day. Even if it's just 15 minutes. I find my memory retains more when split things up instead doing only one, longer session, each day. Ideally you can still pit in a long session in the evening.

With the html and CSS I would highly recommend trying out examples in the real world. What I mean is typing them out in a text file saving it in the correct folder structure and opening it in a browser.

The sandboxed stuff we do here is good by I think it's good to see how it all goes together.

My daughter started html and CSS at codecamedy but didn't know how to put the pieces together outside of their environment. I know I had the same problem with Python.