Learning Programming for Free

Introduction

• Welcome to the video on how to learn programming for free.
• No prior experience or knowledge required.
• Completely free resources available.

Reasons to Learn Programming

• Career Opportunities:
  • Become a web developer or full-stack developer.
  • Ability to work from home and earn money through freelancing.
  • Many young individuals making significant income.

Getting Started

• Recommended Website: freecodecamp.org
  • Not affiliated with the site, but personally used it to learn programming.
  • Simple to start: Click the orange "Start Coding" button.

Signing Up for Free Code Camp

1. Sign Up Process:
   • Options to sign up via Google, Facebook, or email.
   • Example: Use a temporary email for demonstration.
2. Accessing Coding Curriculum:
   • After signing up, navigate to the coding curriculum.
   • Three sections on the screen: Guide, Editor, and Live Production.

Learning Structure

• Tutorials and Challenges:
  • Follow instructions in the tutorial section.
  • Complete challenges (e.g., creating HTML elements).
• Tools Available:
  • Option for hints if stuck.
  • Video tutorials available to review mistakes.

Curriculum Progression

• Start with basic HTML, then CSS, and eventually JavaScript.
• Hundreds of hours of free learning resources available.
• Challenges may become increasingly difficult.
• Importance of taking notes for better understanding.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on the value of learning programming.
• Encouragement to engage with the content and test oneself.
• Open for comments and suggestions for future videos.
• Thank you for watching!