Best Platforms for learning programming

BEST PLATFORMS FOR LEARNING PROGRAMMING

 " Everyone should learn how to code, it teaches you how to think "

                                                                -  STEVE JOBS

Today you are using smartphones, getting messages from your loved ones, regular check-ups are done without going to the hospital, playing video games in your free time. All this happens because of programming.

One day I asked my colleagues about programming. Their responses were :

 " We can develop software"

 " Tough"

 " Interesting"

 " Nightmare"

Different people have different opinions about programming.

WHY WE NEED PROGRAMMING?

Languages are used to communicate between humans. Programming languages are a set of rules, commands, syntax to instruct a computer to perform a specific task.

Today we have a lot of programming languages like Java, python, c++, JavaScript, Swift, etc....

Programming has some benefits

•  Can develop your own world    

  

If you know to program, you can develop Android apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, games, chat pots, websites like Amazon, Flipkart, etc.

Hey just imagine, u build a new website and got millions of views, subscriptions, turnover. 

Sounds crazy! Believe me

You still have a chance to become the next Bill Gates.

•   Good Salary  

You can impress your interviewer with your technical knowledge. Every person in the technical field wishes is to placed in companies that have a high reputation and good salary.

 If you have a piece of good knowledge of any one of the programming languages, you have a chance to hire in reputed companies.

Sometimes you will be the next CEO of Microsoft.

•  Easily grasp the latest programming languages

Suppose you have a base knowledge in any one of programming language, you can easily grasp any other languages easily.

•  The world is in your fingertip

You can easily access your home appliances at your fingertip. You can switch off/on electric appliances using a smartphone without anybody's help.      

   

I think you got an idea about the importance of learning coding /programming.

If you are a beginner in programming, I suggest you watch youtube videos related to the basics of programming then go to the advanced programming courses.

 

Different people have different views on this topic. In my point of view, while choosing a platform; just must realize, 

• Currently what all things you know about programming
• You can able to understand the concepts.
• You are passionate about programming.

For doing or learning to program, interest is an important factor. If you are not interested, you may feel a headache. 

Here are some of the Online platforms for learning programming.

1. FreeCodeCamp       

                          

This is an open-source channel on YouTube. Here you can learn different programming languages from its basics and can build free projects. 

One of the most attractive parts of this channel is that it is an ad-free platform. Daily uploading videos and classes were handled by the best programmers.

In the description section, they provide an important time schedule of topics so you can skip and study the concepts you want to know.

 2. edX      

       

                  

This is a great platform for learning programming. Edx offers 2500+ Courses. Free courses are available but have a fee for verified certificate courses. 

Courses may add some value to your resume. They are offering scholarships too.

3.  Udemy          

     

                 

    

  It's an American based company. Independent platform for learners to find plenty of courses related to software engineers like learning python, C++, .net, Machine learning, etc...

• Courses are handling by experts. 
• Description and preview for every course.
• Cheap compared to other websites.             

4.   Coursera    

          

       

                    

         

It is a huge platform providing certification of 1000+ courses 

What Coursera offers:

• Guided projects

Within 2 hours you can grasp a job-relevant skill through the guidance of subject matter experts.

You can confidently complete your project in your own with experts step by step guidance.

•  Courses

They are offering plenty of courses relayed to various programming languages. Some of them are free and others are paid. After completion of each course, you can receive a digital certificate.    

• Mastertrack certificates and professional certificates

           

These valid certificates will help you to qualify in a good job, can add these certificates in your resume.

  

• Degree 

   You can transform your resume with a degree of top universities at affordable prices. You can earn a degree online at any time.

5.  DataCamp      

        

  

                  

  

It's a wonderful platform for beginners. In all their courses, you will get hands-on experience with the tools and processes that data scientists used every day. Datacamp offers interactive classes with video lessons, fun coding challenges, and projects.

Providing free, basic, and premium courses:

For free:  $0 per month

For basic:  $29 or $25 per month

For premium:  $49 or $33.25 per month

      

These are some of the platforms which will help you to become a good programmer. 

Don't waste your precious time.

Let's learn something new. This will increase your thinking skills and helps you to become a hero in the workplace.

I hope you get an idea of programming. If you have any suggestions please share with us in the comment section.

Best wishes for your future coding life ......

Thank you