TEACH YOURSELF HOW TO CODE

MOBO Media

Where ten years ago you could not get anywhere in life without a degree it seems the world of technology has changed things, giving the world access to develop on both a personal and professional level.

Mobo Directors, Alex Wigmore, is a keen advocate of the self-made techy; believing that ‘programming is one of the most valuable skills you can pick up’. Whether it be part of a mission to get on the programming career path, to persue your own tech project or simply to stretch the limits of the brain, learning to code boasts incredible benefits.

Eager to spread the joys of learning code at home here are our top tips for those who want to teach themselves.

Discover why 

Establishing why you want to code is essential, informing the learning methods and platforms you use to execute your training. Whether you want to create games, website functionalities or simply want to learn about the industry; a well thought out plan is essential.

For instance, if you want to be a professional, certified programmer an online course may be an option. Where if you just want to play around and have a bit of fun interactive tutorials might be better suited.

Choose a language

Programmers have many coding languages to choose from, however, once you learn one it is a lot easier to continue developing. Before you begin the learning process you will need to do your research into languages. Below are the most popular:

  • C++
  • C
  • Pascal
  • Fortran
  • Java
  • Pearl
  • PHP
  • LISP
  • Scheme
  • Prolog
  •  Tcl
  •  Python
  •  COBOL
  •  Smalltalk
  •  C#

 

Get to work

The only way to learn how to programme really is trial and error, playing with a bit of code by adding/subtracting elements and seeing the progress. As a firm believer in the worth webinars and online tutorials Alex Wigmore, Mobo Director, runs workshops, encouraging the young to consider teaching themselves about coding.

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates on the next workshop.

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