I learned to code from scratch in 1 year. Here's how.
Here's everything I used to learn how to code โย free learning resources, tools, learning hacks, and a couple of secret weapons.
๐ง ULTIMATE BRAIN (Full Second-Brain Template - use code LETSGO2023 to get $50 off):
https://thomasjfrank.com/brain/
๐ฅ CREATOR'S COMPANION (Notion template for content creators)
https://thomasjfrank.com/creators-companion/
โ๏ธ FLYLIGHTER (The best way to capture articles and higlights to Notion):
https://flylighter.com/
๐๏ธ TAKE NOTES WITH YOUR VOICE (Easy tutorial):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3pymMz0o-M
๐ NOTION API POKEDEX TUTORIAL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec5m6t77eYM
๐ MORE COURSES AND RESOURCES:
https://thomasjfrank.com/templates/
https://thomasjfrank.com/courses/
๐ฆConnect with me:
Twitter โ https://www.twitter.com/tomfrankly (best way to interact with me)
Instagram โ http://www.instagram.com/tomfrankly
Notion Tutorials โ @ThomasFrankExplains
Music โ @ThomasFrankMusic
โฑ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - How I Chose My Language
05:42 - Learning Resources
13:22 - Secret Weapon #1
18:02 - Secret Weapon #2
25:24 - 3 Best Learning Hacks
31:18 - My Favorite Coding Tools
36:31 - Black Friday Deal
๐ VIDEO LINKS (All resources and tools are linked here):
https://thomasfrank.notion.site/How-I-Learned-to-Code-in-1-Year-Video-Links-2ea021779a4b44df865f1c3ed5a3ac16?pvs=4
๐ BUSINESS:
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๐ SPECIAL THANKS
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๐ฐ I'm fortunate enough to work with great sponsors who support my work, so I don't use Patreon or any other crowdfunding service. However, if you'd like to support a worthy cause, consider donating to help more children get access to a high-quality education: https://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/fundraiser/1489730
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Introduction
1:02
How I Chose My Language
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Learning Resources
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3 Best Learning Hacks
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