- Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Node.js, React.js and others.
- English language.
The freeCodeCamp program consistently teaches the user all the basic aspects of web programming from basic concepts to complex development techniques. At the beginning of each lesson, you read the theory, then put it into practice: write the code in a special editor, and the system checks you. If difficulties arise, you can discuss them with other students in the forum.
At the end of the theoretical modules, you are shown projects that you should use to create your own web applications. The development results must be published on the resource, after which they can be evaluated by other users.
In addition, freeCodeCamp helps students get together and work collaboratively on real non-profit projects. This is a good chance to gain valuable development experience and portfolio needed for employment.
2. Codecademy
- Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.js, React.js, Python, Ruby and others.
- Cost: free or from $ 20 per month for additional content.
- English language.
- Difficulty level: easy-medium.
Like the previous resource, Codecademy focuses on learning web programming. You read the theory and then complete the assignments in an interactive code editor. There are separate courses dedicated to different technologies at the user's service. The bulk of each of them is available free of charge, but verification tests and project development tasks are opened after subscribing.
Codecademy also has comprehensive paid programs that organize and combine materials from different courses. For example, Build Websites from Scratch teaches you how to build a simple website from scratch using various technologies step by step.
3. Coursera
- Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.js, Java, Python, Ruby, Swift and others.
- Cost: free or from $ 49 per month for additional content.
- Language: English, Russian and others.
- Difficulty level: all levels.
Coursera offers a variety of courses in a variety of programming languages from the world's leading universities. Here you can learn not only web development, but also the creation of mobile and desktop programs. Some courses are self-contained, but most are bundled into specializations - sets of related courses.
You can view the theoretical material presented by texts and videos for free. But most of the test and practice tasks that require verification by a teacher or other users are available only with a paid subscription.
4.edX
- Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Python, Ruby and others.
- Cost: free or from $ 49 per month for a certificate.
- Language: English and others.
- Difficulty level: all levels.
On edX, you can access courses from renowned companies and universities. Among them is, for example, the famous introduction to novice programmers, Introduction to Computer Science from Harvard University. Educational content is presented mainly by video lectures and texts. Some courses contain tests and other interactive activities.
For the passage of most of the materials, the platform does not ask for money. But you can only get a certificate confirming the successful completion of a particular course for money.
5. INTUIT
- Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, algorithms and databases, C #, Java, Python, Ruby, and others.
- Cost: free of charge or from 500 rubles per month for the services of a tutor.
- Russian language.
- Difficulty level: all levels.
The catalog of the educational platform "INTUIT" contains text and video courses from Russian educational institutions and international IT companies. The content of the site covers all the main areas of programming from website development to the creation of desktop programs. Self-study is free, but there is a paid service in which the user is assisted by a personal tutor.
6. Stepic
- Technologies: JavaScript, C #, neural networks, C ++ and others.
- Cost: completely free.
- Language: Russian, English.
- Difficulty level: easy-medium.
Another non-profit platform, courses for which are created by Russian companies and universities. Although there is not much material on specific programming languages on Stepic, here you can learn fundamental knowledge in the field of mathematics and the theory of algorithms that will be useful to every developer.
7. Modern Javascript Tutorial
- Technologies: JavaScript and others.
- Cost: free of charge or from 6,500 rubles for an additional course.
- Russian language.
- Difficulty level: all levels.
This resource is dedicated to the JavaScript language and related web technologies. Here you will find a very detailed, well-structured and easy-to-understand text-based JS course. Assignments after each topic will help to consolidate the knowledge gained. At the same time, the material is purely theoretical and does not teach the creation of projects in practice.
You can study the textbook on your own for free or pay for advanced courses that include learning JavaScript itself or related technologies with a teacher.
How to start learning programming from scratch for a teapot?
In this article, I tried to analyze in detail whether it is possible to become a programmer from scratch on your own and what options are there in order to master programming on your own and start making money on it.
UPD: Those who are looking for where to start learning programming from scratch in 2018 (or are just going to start in 2019 :)) are very lucky thanks to the book by Yakov Kramarenko "Introduction to Software Development". I sincerely recommend checking it out - it is worth updating the # 1 Google ranked article and reader reviews for those learning programming on their own.
I tried to give the best - in my opinion - way. I warn you - it is not easy! Further reading can cost you hours of interesting learning :)
I will say right away - if you decide to learn programming only on your own, without investing money, you will have to spend more time. Expect to master a new specialty in at least a year if you are studying in parallel with another job.
If you find how to supplement this article to make it more useful for people - write in the comments.
This article contains the best practices from my experience if you want to master programming on your own. All this is still relevant with a couple of additions.
Web Programming Book for Beginners
The 2016 version is in translation: https://courses.prometheus.org.ua/courses/Prometheus/CS50/2016_T1/about.
It is better to take the course in English. And you will pump your language, and the information is fresher. Although the course did not change much - it was only in 2017 that Python began to be used instead of PHP.
Completing the course will take time, but it will give you a fairly complete understanding, which is difficult to get otherwise on your own.
Initially, you need to decide which direction of programming you are interested in. If we are talking about learning development from scratch and you want to start making money on it soon, then in my opinion there are two options: development for mobile devices or web development.
The best choice in such a situation is, in my opinion, to start learning web development. Here, the entry threshold for beginners is lower and there is an opportunity to start fulfilling simple orders earlier.
How to independently become a programmer from scratch
If I started from scratch to study web development on my own (realizing that without investing money it is a longer way), then I would recommend this way to myself:
1. Understand HTML and CSS
A good course for a basic understanding of HTML and CSS: https://learn.shayhowe.com/html-css/ (English) or https://webref.ru/layout/ learn-html-css (translation).
After that, it's worth looking at the capabilities of Bootstrap, which has become the de facto standard for accelerated web development: http://getbootstrap.com/
This will be enough for the next steps.
You might want to stop at this point and explore CSS in more detail. This will give you the opportunity to work as a layout designer - a person who makes a static HTML page from the design, after which the programmer revives it, implementing the logic of the project.
You can also earn money on this - both freelancing and working in an IT company that specializes in web development.
But since we decided to become a programmer - let's move on!
2. Get familiar with jQuery
If you liked it, you can continue to deal with the frontend and start learning Javascript.
If https://angularjs.org/ or http://backbonejs.org/ follows, then this is the path to front-end development. A good specialty, especially since such knowledge will be useful to any programmer who has chosen web development.
My advice is to stick with jQuery for now and move on.
3. Master the server programming language
There is a large selection. The most promising programming languages are Ruby, Java, Python, Node.JS (Javascript for the server).
The simplest programming language for a beginner is Python. If you learn Python and then the Django framework for web development, you will have everything you need to implement fairly complex projects on your own.
A good option is Python and Django programming language
Plus - Python and Django teach you "correct" programming. Python is consistently among the TOP 5-10 most in-demand languages, and good Python specialists are among the highest paid programmers. Python is both a simple and understandable programming language for novice programmers, and at the same time it is used in many large companies and on large projects.
For self-paced learning, read Jason Briggs' Python for Kids or see:
Among other materials, I recommend Learn Python The Hard Way. the book “Simple Python. Modern programming style ". And of course The Python 2 Tutorial and The Python 3 Tutorial.
Django is arguably the best web development framework
The best tool for all occasions is very difficult to find. Django has the potential to become such a web development tool.
Where to start for learning Django:
Start with the official documentation, there's a very good tutorial there: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.1/intro/
Tango with Django is a good opportunity to improve your English and at the same time get an understanding of how web projects work and how everything works.
Option # 2 - PHP and WordPress
Another way is to start with PHP and work with popular CMS. If you are learning programming yourself and want to get started quickly, start with PHP.
PHP is considered by many to be a "not really" programming language, and there is a good reason for that. PHP is rarely used in large web applications and is only geared towards the web - it won't work in other areas.
On the other hand, PHP is the leader in the number of websites launched in the world. The most popular CMS (site management systems) are based on it.
After that, figure out how to create themes for WordPress - this is probably the most popular CMS in the world when measured by the number of websites launched.
With a good understanding of this, you can already find a job. There are a lot of sites for PHP and WordPress, so there will be enough work for everyone.
How to start making money as a programmer
Many people think of the work of a freelance programmer like this:
It actually looks something like this:
If you are ready to work as a programmer and are looking for a way to make money - welcome to freelance! Freelance exchanges allow you to find simple orders (maybe almost free at first) - to get an internship. Generally, working for an IT company can be more profitable if you are just looking for a job as a programmer.
After step 2 - having mastered HTML, CSS and jQuery - you can go to a freelance exchange and take simple orders, building up a profile.
Do you know English? https://www.upwork.com/
Not at all, even with a dictionary? http://freelance.ru/
By the time you can build websites yourself, it will be easier for you to find clients - there will be reviews and experiences.
The Fast Track to Web Developers
Based on my experience, learning programming from scratch will take from 6 to 12 months at best, while 6 months is if someone helps you.
To speed up the process of entering IT - look for an opportunity to go to training (you may need more than one) or find a person who will work with you. In reality, without a person who will pass on his knowledge to you, it is very difficult, you can sit for a year reading books and never start. And with a knowledgeable person who can just talk about difficult things, it is much easier.
At one time, I chose the path of entry through training. Despite the fact that I knew a lot about development, it allowed me to master something in 2 months that could take six months. Find your way.
I have people who have made a serious decision to start a career as a programmer and want to speed up this process. There are many other courses. Finding yourself a mentor - someone who will lead you by the hand - will noticeably shorten your path to development.
As soon as you feel confident that you can create something, look for a company where you can develop further or clients.
HTML, CSS, Python and Javascript are just basic knowledge, the first step. Further, practice is very important, the study of algorithms and development tools.
If you have any questions - ask in the comments! Hopefully this article will help you take the first step. Good luck!
To start your path to a career as a programmer is the answer to the question, do you need programming at all? This question does not apply to those who study or studied in a specialty close to programming. If you were better at math than in the humanities at school, if you like to spend a lot of time at the computer, if you want to learn something new, then programming is for you.
Where to begin
There are several options for the development of events, as a result of which a person becomes a programmer. The first is the parents-programmers who taught their children everything. These kids don't even need to go to university. The second option is the fashionable profession of a programmer. After school, it was necessary to choose where to go to study, and chose the fashionable direction of IT, it seemed like I liked it. And the last option is a hobby that has grown into work.
If none of the above happened to you, then you have a choice of four options:
- Self-education... This option can be used both independently and in conjunction with other methods. The Internet is full, and applications that help you learn various programming languages and technologies. But this is the hardest path for beginners.
- The university... If you are graduating from high school and want to be a programmer, then go to university. If not for knowledge, then behind a crust. It can serve as a bonus when applying for a job. Although you will also get some knowledge. But don't forget to do self-study as well. The choice of a university should be approached very responsibly. Study the study programs carefully and choose the best technical universities.
- Mentor... It will be very nice if you find someone who will agree to help you and point you in the right direction. He will suggest suitable books and resources, review your code, and provide helpful advice. By the way, we have already written about where you can find a mentor. You can look for a mentor among familiar programmers, at IT get-togethers and conferences, on online forums, and so on.
- Specialized practical courses... Try looking in your city for courses that teach you a programming language or technology. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of such courses in Kiev, including free and with subsequent employment.
What language, technology and direction to choose
When you become a programmer, after a year or two you will be free to choose any language you like. But when choosing the first programming language, a beginner should consider the following criteria:
- Availability on the market of vacancies... The ultimate goal of this path is to find a job as a programmer. And this will be difficult if no one is looking for developers in your programming language on the job market. Check job sites, see who are looking for more, list a dozen languages. And move on to the next criterion.
- Low entry level... If you have to spend a long time learning a language, this can discourage you from programming in general. Read about the languages you chose above. Browse the literature you need to read to learn these languages. And select those that are written about that they are easy, or that seemed easy to you. Such languages can be PHP, Ruby, Python.
- The thrill of the process... If you don't like writing code in your chosen language, you will not enjoy the process, work, and life. Do you need it? Make the right choice.
Also, you will have to decide on the direction of programming. Mobile, desktop, games, web, low-level programming and so on. The most popular and relatively light industries are development for web, mobile and desktop clients. For each direction, one language may fit and not at all fit another. That is, when choosing a programming language, it is also worth starting from this factor.
Learn web technologies anyway. It is a markup language, styles, and that will make your page dynamic. In the next step, learn a server-side language (Python, PHP, Ruby, and others) and suitable web frameworks for it. Examine the databases: almost every programmer vacancy mentions this.
How to get the initial experience
Without experience, you won't get a job. Without a job, you will not gain experience. The vicious circle of real life. But it's okay, we'll get out of it.
First, don't wait until you've read all the books on your chosen programming language. Start writing your first lines of code after the second chapter of the book. Complete all tasks from books, retype examples, understand them. Complicate the examples and assignments from the books with your ideas. Create your tasks for the covered material. Solve these tasks.
Second, you need to find your first projects. This is probably the most difficult option, but a working one. You will have to look for orders yourself, fulfill them, bother with payment. For a beginner, this is daunting, but then all other options will seem like a cinch. Completed projects can be written into experience and shown to your future employer. Real projects are a big plus on your resume.
If you know English, it is better to register on English-speaking exchanges. The market is bigger there. If you don't know English, learn it. In the meantime, Russian-language freelance exchanges are available to you. Look for small projects that match or slightly above your level of expertise. Apply for a couple of dozen of these assignments. And get ready to get a sea of rejections. But if one or two applications fire, you have a chance to get real experience.
Another good option for getting real experience is open source. Such projects always need new people, even beginners. You can search for bugs in the project or look in the bug tracker and suggest methods for solving them. Finding such projects is easy on GitHub or. Feel free to ask questions there.
The fourth way to gain experience is to help familiar programmers. Ask them to give you small and simple tasks. If something doesn't work out, you will always have someone to turn to. And at the same time you will be participating in a real project.
The last way is your own projects, various hackathons or work in a coworking space. It is difficult to start your own projects, it is better to look for acquaintances or friends.
Why Choose Python
Let's talk a little more about choosing your first programming language. The first language should be simple and popular in the market. This language is Python... I highly recommend choosing it as your first programming language.
Python program code is readable. You don't even need to be a programmer to understand in general terms what is happening in the program. Due to the simple syntax of Python, you will need less time to write a program than, for example, in Java. A huge database of libraries that will save you a lot of effort, nerves and time. Python is a high-level language. This means that you do not need to think too much about memory cells and what to put there. Python is a general purpose language. And it's so simple that even kids can learn it.
For the sake of fairness, it is worth mentioning other programming languages. Java can be a good choice for a beginner. This language is more popular than Python, but also a little more complex. But the development tools are much better developed. One has only to compare Eclipse and IDLE. After Java, it will be easier for you to move on to working with low-level programming languages.
PHP is another very popular language. And I think it is even simpler than Python. It is very easy to find yourself a mentor or a solution to a problem on the forum. This is because there are a huge number of PHP-programmers of different levels in the world. PHP does not have normal imports, there are many options for solving the same problem. This makes learning more difficult. And PHP is tailored exclusively for the web.
Languages C and C # very difficult for a beginner. Ruby- a good choice as a second language, but not the first. JavaScript- a very simple language, but it will not teach you anything good. And the task of the first programming language is still to teach you something correct, to set some kind of logic.
Is English important
Important! Do not know? Teach. Do you know? Improve. Learn to read, write, listen and speak English. Focus on technical literature. Listen to English-language podcasts. Read programming tutorials in English.
What you need to know besides the programming language
Of course, besides the programming language and English, you need to know something else. But what depends on the direction you choose. A web programmer must know HTML, CSS, JavaScript. A desktop programmer teaches the operating system API and various frameworks. A mobile app developer teaches Android, iOS or Windows Phone frameworks.
Everyone needs to learn algorithms. Try taking a course on Coursera or finding a book on algorithms that works for you. In addition, you need to know one of the databases, programming patterns, data structures. It's also worth getting to know the code repositories. With at least one. Knowledge of version control systems is a must. Choose Git, it is the most popular. You need to know the tools you are working with, the operating system, and the development environment. And the main skill of a programmer is to be able to Google. You cannot live without it.
The last steps
You need to prepare a resume. Not just a resume, but. You shouldn't write there, but you don't need to be silent about your skills either. Once you are invited for an interview, you must prepare for it. Go through the material on your resume. You must be confident in your knowledge. Review the projects you worked on, remember the technologies that you used. And forward - to a bright future with a new profession of a programmer.
From the author: that the profession of a web programmer is prestigious and well paid, no one doubts for a long time. This is evidenced by the huge demand for web programming specialists from the owners of web studios, software companies and other business areas. This is why training web programmers can be seen as a solid and confident step towards recognition, success, well-being and adequately paid work. How to start your brilliant career in the IT world? We will talk about this in our today's article.
The role of web programmers in the modern world
The need to create websites for various companies and organizations is directly proportional to the level of development of web technologies. We live in a digital age, and some of us spend almost all of our time in virtual reality. On the Internet we work, study, find buyers, partners, customers.
Modern trends in business development are as follows:
some companies grow on the Internet into huge portals that bring billions in profits to their owners;
many stores acquire online sales platforms or even completely "move" from offline to online;
more and more people prefer to "go" to online stores, while saving their time and money.
This is why the need for website development specialists has skyrocketed (and continues to grow). That is why a natural desire was born in you to "join" this process and become a web-programmer from scratch.
A good web developer should be able to correctly create a site architecture, automate the work of adding, removing and updating content, collecting information from visitors, etc.
What is Web Programming?
Some say that web programming is a genetic talent, others say that it is an art. And Wikipedia says that this is a section of web development focused on creating web applications (programs that provide dynamic sites on the Internet). Let me explain now.
A site is not a collection of static web pages. Yes, they can be amazingly beautiful, have interesting, perfectly organized content, but that's not all. The site must be interactive, that is, capable of reacting to the actions of the visitor, collecting and processing certain data received from users.
On a modern site, it is impossible to do without special programs - scripts. With their help, you can add a feedback form, personal account, voting, search, filter, etc. to the site. Thus, the task of a web programmer is to "breathe" life into web pages so that the user can not only admire them, but and interactively interact with them.
Components of web programming
Web design.
This subsection is responsible for the development of graphical and functional content for a custom web application that is created using the HTML and XHTML hypertext markup standards and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). For those who do not know what it is, I advise you to eliminate illiteracy in this matter and go through. XHTML is the next generation of Hypertext Markup Language.
Client-side programming (frontend).
Client programming is the creation of browser-side logic (saving and processing user data, dynamically changing a web page without reloading, sending Ajax requests to the server). It is supported by the following technologies:
JavaScript. It is the most popular programming language and is supported by all devices and internet browsers. To learn the basics of JavaScript, you can use, which explains in detail the main points of the language. If you are serious about getting into front-end web programming, I recommend taking the JavaScript & jQuery course for beginners from scratch to pros;
PHP. This web programming language is the simplest and most widely used. It is supported by most hosting providers; many website engines are written on it. For learning the basics of PHP, I can recommend;
ASP.NET. This is a technology from Microsoft. Its environment allows you to easily and quickly create various web applications. The ASP.NET framework takes care of asynchronous page updates using AJAX, wrapping remote calls to other web services into SOAP messages, generating proxy classes based on WSDL descriptions, converting controls to JavaScript and HTML;
Python, Ruby, Perl and other backend programming languages.
Where and how to learn web programming?
Many newbies hope to take courses that teach them how to build websites and become web programmers, and then immediately find high-paying jobs. They send resumes to different companies, but get no response.
The fact is that in order to become a web programmer from scratch, you need to knock on many doors at once. Here are a few of them:
If you decide to graduate from university, I advise you to choose one of the following specialties, in each of which you will be taught the basic programming languages:
information systems and technologies;
software and administration of IT systems;
IT security;
computer science and English / computing.
However, university knowledge will not be enough for you to successfully work as a web programmer. You will have to watch tons of educational videos, read a mountain of literature in different languages, chat with a crowd of professional (and sometimes quite arrogant) programmers, step on a dozen rakes and spend many sleepless nights writing code before you become a web programmer and can create good and great sites.
In the meantime, you will get closer and closer to your cherished goal. Your professionalism will grow, and with it your earnings. So learn new things all the time, develop and fill the Internet with worthy sites! That's all. Subscribe to our blog updates and be the first to know all the most interesting. Until next time!
Modern trends and approaches in web development
Learn the fast growth algorithm from scratch in site building
And website building is becoming more popular and attracting the attention of a huge number of people. Even a person without special education can start developing programs, the main thing is the desire and desire to study new material and constant practice.
Study options
How to start learning programming from scratch There are several ways to master new material in this area. Private tutors will show you how to start learning programming from scratch and teach you the important aspects of building software code. However, this method is quite costly, therefore, the following training methods are mainly used:
- Specialized courses. Their cost is much less than the lessons of a personal tutor. It is worth noting that many employers respond positively to the availability of a variety of certificates of completion of studies in computer academies. Pay attention to the courses of the world-famous companies "Microsoft" and "Cisco".
- Remote free courses. There is a very large number of services on the Internet with the help of which you can view lecture courses from Oxford, Harvard and other eminent educational institutions of the world. There are also special platforms for training practical programming skills. Read more about distance learning and useful Internet services later in the article.
- Self-study. Where to start learning programming from scratch if you don’t plan to enroll in courses and spend money? In this case, the easiest way to do self-education. You should start the study by reading the basics, do not delve into theory, start practice right away, because only in the process of creating a program will you acquire the necessary skills.
After choosing the training option that suits you, you should decide on the subject area, because programming has a fairly wide range of different branches.
How to choose the right direction?
Directly depends on the type of software that you will create in the future:
If salary is the most important thing to you, turn your attention to the job market. Now the most popular are the developers who specialize in Java, C #, ASP.NET, C ++.
Low and high level languages. Difference and fields of application
It is believed that all programming languages are divided into high-level and low-level. Low-level code is easier for a computer to process, but it takes a long time to write and requires more knowledge in the subject area. Such languages (for example, assembler) are used to write software for digital microcircuits and microcontrollers. They are not very convenient for learning programming from scratch. Where to start writing the first programs, the useful services and literature from world-famous authors given below in the article will tell you.
High-level languages are much easier to use because they use built-in libraries to simplify and render code. Most modern software is written in high-level languages.
Programming from scratch: where to start applications?
The process of creating mobile programs allows programmers to work with the latest tools and, as a result, make a decent amount of money through monetization. First, you need to choose the site on which you will work:
- Google Play. Application store for users of the Android operating system. This OS has the largest market share of users. The languages java and C / C ++ are used to develop applications and games. The most popular are messenger applications, social network clients, cloud storage, games.
- Windows Mobile Store. This store is rapidly gaining popularity along with smartphones from Microsoft. In the CIS countries, most users prefer tablets on the Windows Phone platform. Programming applications for such a store helps to earn more money on monetization, because, unlike Android, almost all programs in the Windows store are distributed on a paid basis.
- App Store. Another profitable platform for development (language - Objective-C). The process of creating programs for Apple devices requires a pre-installed development environment called Xcode. The next step is to learn Objective-C programming from scratch. Get started with coding in David Mark's book, Learning C for Mac. Second edition ".
Java language
Most professional developers recommend starting with the Java language. It is easy to learn and at the same time in demand in the market. Use the tips below if you decide to learn programming from scratch. Where to start Java development?
Java is a high-level object-oriented programming language that is needed for the development of most modern web applications and games. During the compilation process (turning the written code into a language understandable for the device), the code turns into a sequence of bytes, so the program can be easily tested on any Java virtual machine.
Programming from scratch. How to get started with Java and Web coding?
The Java language is widely used in web development. Before starting a full-fledged programming process, you should learn Java, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS. A more detailed explanation of these concepts is given below:
- Java - used in writing utilities for sites and writing the logic of the functionality of web pages.
- PHP is a language for creating personal website pages. Has a script structure. The leading language in the creation of today's popular dynamic websites. PHP is needed to understand scripting and programming from scratch. Where to begin? From reading PHP: The Right Way by Josh Lockhat.
- MySQL is a system for managing the basics of data. It is widely used in the creation of websites that require storing large amounts of grouped data.
- HTML is not a programming language. It is a markup language used to write the base of a web page (building blocks, distributing text and paragraphs, and so on).
- CSS is a cascading style sheet. Used only in conjunction with HTML to give the markup language a style and appearance.
Once you have learned the basic concepts of the milestones of these technologies, you can begin building the professional dynamic websites that are in high demand today.
Web programming. Relevance and features
The topic of Web programming is especially relevant today. As mentioned above, to start developing web elements, you need to have a fairly large amount of knowledge about markup languages, scripting, logic and styles.
Now you will not surprise anyone with sites that are created only using HTML and CSS, therefore, web developers who are able to make a site visually beautiful, as well as fill it with all the functionality necessary for users, have become in demand.
This type of development requires the creation of two types of the same program: server and client side. The programmer must understand the principle of the so-called so-called sockets - data packets that allow transferring the necessary streams of information over the network between the server and the client.
Creation of applications for the operating system Windows
To develop such programs, you will need knowledge of the C # language. A free service from Microsoft called Virtual Academy lets you learn all the features of the language and practice writing simple applications.
According to the new Microsoft policy, all applications are placed in the software store, so you can get access to the monetization of your project.
Family of C languages (C, C ++, C #). Peculiarities
Programming from scratch - where to start choosing a language? The answer to this question can be obtained by delving in more detail into the varieties of application creation technologies. The relevance of a particular language should also be taken into account.
The languages C, C ++, C # have one thing in common - the presence of an OOP (object-oriented programming) function. This technology makes it possible to significantly simplify the process of writing software code. Each program object is described in a specific class and has its own parameters, methods, and properties. Thus, the programmer may not write huge chunks of code every time if the same object needs to be used several times.
Useful Internet services for learning the basic principles of programming and the structure of the code of any application
At the first stage of training, almost any web service will offer you to try your capabilities using Pascal - the simplest of the high-level languages. It is used for educational purposes, it is taught in schools and colleges so that students can understand programming from scratch. Where to start with Pascal coding? First of all, you need to download the development environment to your PC. This is a small executable file in which you have to write program code. Use TurboPascal as it is the most popular environment for learning this programming language.
HourOfCode is a web service from Microsoft. It is designed to visually show students what a cycle, variable, class, conditions are. The learning process is like a game.
CodeAcademy is a powerful resource for learning almost any coding technology. Spending just an hour a day, you won't even notice how you learn to program and create your own projects.
Udacity is a service that provides its users with free access to lectures by eminent professors and developers.
Getting the initial experience. Freelance
After learning the basic principles of your chosen language, you can feel free to start your first projects. Start freelancing, because this is how you fill your portfolio and gain experience in communicating with customers. Such skills will come in handy in the future if you want to get a job in a company for an official position as a software developer.
Outcome
Programming from scratch: where to start? For dummies, professors from world-renowned universities advise to practice with the basic structures that form the backbone of any programming language. Sign up for specialized courses or self-study by listening to online lectures.
