LeahSarah1:
I've been an avid follower of the programming section as a guest and now I want to fully make the switch to tech by next year. I'm confused on the path to take (data science, front end, back end, qa, product design) so that I can earn faster as I've bills to pay.

it'll be a grave mistake to go into programming thinking it's a month end job where bah go enter sure. You have to be calm and think it through why you want to do it otherwise you might quit before halftime. But it'll be best to get someone knowledgeable in the field to guide you so you don't go on random chase.

It takes years of persistent practice. This is my 4th year now. The more the years the easier it becomes. Start with the basics HTML/CSS, JS. Good luck. Please if you don't have passion just don't dare. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme.

Today i must learn something

No one is easy. passion, persistence and dedication is the key word. without these, you will give up after fighting a bug for one week. Programming is not easy you must be prepared. Nobody pay you alot for doing nothing. so you have to be ready to practice, learn and practice.

Wish you all the best

Kwara1stson:
Data science

Stop saying what you don't know. Data sciencs na programming abi?

It will depend on what area of computer programming you'd like to focus on, however a generic route would be

Computer appreciation>Html>css>Javascript>python>mysql>php> extras will be >kotlin/swift>flutter>Django >etc



But if you don't have passion or just want to make quick money... It's not a right place to start. Get a normal job first then gradually embark on the programmer's journey.

Goodluck

wisane:
Start with HTLM, CSS and JAVASCRIPT. They are like the basic foundation.

@leahsarah1 this is what you need.

Web dev

charlesm91:
it'll be a grave mistake to go into programming thinking it's a month end job where bah go enter sure. You have to be calm and think it through why you want to do it otherwise you might quit before halftime. But it'll be best to get someone knowledgeable in the field to guide you so you don't go on random chase.

They don't know, they only want the money but don't know the pains that comes with it. i sacrifice alot of stuff to get to where i am. no alcohol, no social life etc. it's all for the greater good. they are days i wish i didnt follow these path and it's too late to turn back so i keep push. 4 years down the line i still feel i know nothing

SQL

Backend development basically.

Maj196:
It takes years. This is my 4th year now. The more the years the easier it becomes. Start with the basics HTML/CSS, JS. Good luck.

4th year getting the basics or having worked professionally for 4 years?

Debodimeji01:
I though it was Java...

And I Don start to go learn Java thinking its the simplest to start with. Cos have plans to over to Python after that.

Advising should switch?

Learn Java first. Leave python for now. Java would expand your abilities to actually code and easily adopt other languages on the long run. Python on the other is nice but wont give you the long term values like java would.

charlesm91:
so true about that product design. I see a lot of girls doing it these days.

Shebi you self you don notice am?

SirLakes:

Ewe!!!
See thinking

Bros me no lie na

It depends on your interests.

What area of Programming do you want to play in.

Data analytics / Engineering?
Full stack development? Application /web development?
Database development?

You Choose:

Having been familiar with Data & Analytics domain,
I'ld advice.

Excel > SQL> R> Java. In that Order.

I really don't know much about Full stack development but you should check Code with mosh on YouTube for more details.

ALWAYS know that programming is NOT an end but a means to an end. So Value above medium should be the watchword.

Cheers.

Use this learning path:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQN-pnXPaVg

You can also use https://www.w3schools.com/ to practice

Here is their youtube channel. They have a lot of exercises you can use to master, ensure you are consistently learning something new, and practice daily.

No easy route to legit success. With hardwork and dedication, you'll get there soon.

Powersurge:


Stop saying what you don't know. Data sciencs na programming abi?

Programming is in Data Science too....

Python Can be Used to Analyze Data : Numpy / Pandas / MatplotLib package
python for data Extraction : Beautiful soup

Programming is very much in Real data Science bro...

wisane:
Start with HTLM, CSS and JAVASCRIPT. They are like the basic foundation.

Word!

4GL

roselynbas:
Use this learning path:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQN-pnXPaVg

You can also use https://www.w3schools.com/ to practice

Here is their youtube channel. They have a lot of exercises you can use to master, ensure you are consistently learning something new, and practice daily.

This course didn't use notepad

It's best for beginners to work with notepad

Don't waste Ur time programming i mean the real programming is not easy or less u are planning copy paste and edit

captainamiedi1:


They don't know, they only want the money but don't know the pains that comes with it. i sacrifice alot of stuff to get to where i am. no alcohol, no social life etc. it's all for the greater good. they are days i wish i didnt follow these path and it's too late to turn back so i keep push. 4 years down the line i still feel i know nothing

no be juju be dat

captainamiedi1:
No one is easy. passion, persistence and dedication is the key word. without these, you will give up after fighting a bug for one week. Programming is not easy you must be prepared. Nobody pay you alot for doing nothing. so you have to be ready to practice, learn and practice.

Wish you all the best

Spot on. Passion, persistence & dedication

Frontend:

You can start with HTML+CSS, then you can select your preferred Backend language.

Just start from somewhere !!

JavaScript.
I don abandon my stack sef PHP.

HEAVEN4444:
no be juju be dat

HEAVEN4444:
no be juju be dat

Guy when you see code when people they write, you see mad algorithms and data structure, you see people moving from one technology to another with easy. you go understand say learning never ends

TundeChris:
SQL

Backend development basically.

My thoughts too. I've still not been able to understand Python and most programmers I know are of the opinion that it's not quite difficult.

OAUTemitayo:
JavaScript.
I don abandon my stack sef PHP.

PHP is still paying my bills

captainamiedi1:


They don't know, they only want the money but don't know the pains that comes with it. i sacrifice alot of stuff to get to where i am. no alcohol, no social life etc. it's all for the greater good. they are days i wish i didnt follow these path and it's too late to turn back so i keep push. 4 years down the line i still feel i know nothing

Brother, I am a programmer myself, been doing this since 16yo, the Top programmers I know takes alcohol and smokes, programming in this modern age is a lifestyle, you’ve just got to balance everything.

If you are not ready to dedicate a part of your Life to this Craft, you ain’t going to Where.