How I Would Learn to Code (If I could start over)
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Learning to code doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this step-by-step guide, I show you exactly how I’d start coding from scratch in 2025 — the languages to pick, how to avoid “tutorial hell,” and how to build real projects that actually teach you. You’ll also hear expert advice from the creator of C and TypeScript on the mistakes most beginners make, so you can skip the pitfalls and fast-track your journey to becoming a confident, job-ready developer.
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00:00 How I’d Learn to Code If I Started Over
00:53 Picking the Right Programming Language
01:44 What Each Language Is Like for Beginners
02:27 The Hidden Danger: Cognitive Load Theory
04:14 Escaping Tutorial Hell with the 70/30 Framework
04:44 Best Beginner Resource for Python
05:15 Building Real-World Projects Early
05:39 Building a Simple Real-World Project
06:16 Why You Shouldn’t Code
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How I’d Learn to Code If I Started Over
0:53
Picking the Right Programming Language
1:44
What Each Language Is Like for Beginners
2:27
The Hidden Danger: Cognitive Load Theory
4:14
Escaping Tutorial Hell with the 70/30 Framework
4:44
Best Beginner Resource for Python
5:15
Building Real-World Projects Early
5:39
Building a Simple Real-World Project
6:16
Why You Shouldn’t Code
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