How to Learn Coding: A Guide

Introduction

Speaker: Shraddha Didi
Target audience: School students, college students, E-Tech BCA background, working professionals
Purpose: Guide on how to learn coding according to different requirements

What to Learn
- Understand the motivation behind learning coding
- Different goals include:
  - Preparing for college placements
  - Creating apps for iOS or Android
  - Web development
  - Data science
  - Fun exploration of coding
Languages to Learn
- For Placement:
  - Recommended: Java or C++
  - Python as an alternative
- For iOS Development:
  - Use Swift
- For Android Development:
  - Use Java or Kotlin
- For Web Development:
  - Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  - Backend: Node.js or Django (Python) or PHP
- For Data Science:
  - Best option: Python, R, or MATLAB
- For Game Development:
  - C++ or C#
Learn the Basics
- Key programming concepts to cover:
  - Variables
  - If-Else statements
  - Loops
  - Arrays
- Essential for understanding any programming language
Build a Project
- Implement knowledge through projects
- Importance of projects for resumes in placements
- Start with simple projects and gradually progress to complex ones
- Example projects:
  - Create a webpage about favorite footballers
  - Develop a simple coin toss app

Quote: "Motivation gets you started but discipline keeps you going."
Maintain motivation through personal goals
Consistent practice:
- Dedicate at least 1-2 hours daily to coding
- Develop a disciplined approach to ensure continuous improvement