Learning Digital Skills: Programming
How to easily learn programming
One of the most important digital skills is programming.
It allows you to make apps, websites and video games.
Banks use it, Blockchain uses it and many other institutions use it.
So, here’s a roadmap to start becoming a developer.
Pseudo code and problem solving
But, before you start writing your first line of code, you need to understand a few things.
What are algorithms?
Conditional and iterative loops
How to solve problems using algorithms
They might seem unnecessary, but they are a crucial part of programming. It’s all about solving problems using programming languages, not about the languages themselves.
C and C++
Even though they are often harder than languages like Python, it’s better to learn them first to better understand Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA).
Look at a simple snippet of C and C++ code.
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf(“Hello World!”);
return 0;
}#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}Python and Javascript
After you learn C and C++, you can move to higher level languages like Python and Javascript.
They are easier to learn and can help you to build applications and websites.
Javascript is best learned alongside HTML and CSS for building whole websites.
Also, if you are already experienced in these languages, I suggest create AI applications using tensorflow or pytorch.
Rust?
If you love cybersecurity, then Rust is for you. It’s one of the safest languages there are.
It’s also very efficient and can be used as a replacement for C and C++.
The downside is that it has a pretty high learning curve because of its syntax and advanced features like borrow checker.
Monetize
If you want to use programming as a way to gain some money, then here is what you can do:
Learn a programming language and framework or domain very well (e.g. C++ networking, C# games, React.js apps)
Build projects and contribute to other projects on GitHub to gain experience
Network with other programmers and tech enthusiasts
Search for jobs or become a freelancer
Create a personal website to market your products or propel your personal brand
Found a business with other developers (see step 3) and create apps for a specific need and niche (SaaS business)
That’s all for today! Hope this post helped you level up your programming skills. As always, don’t forget to subscribe to us and join our chat.
