If you want to learn how to code, taking your first steps into this huge universe might seem like a daunting, if not intimidating task. Here’s the big secret: There are plenty of free (and inexpensive) resources you can use to give yourself all the help you need, teach yourself new techniques, and make this learning process fun and exciting—as exciting as coding can get, at least.

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•  Solve a real problem 

 create a project with a simple application and add more complexity

• Read and study

Learn about design patterns and good programming practices

• Choose the right technology

choose the language or technology that best suits the needs of your project

• Put it into practice

read and watch videos that help you program but that you are passionate about

• Spend the necessary time in your environment

 the more comfortable you feel with your tools, the better.

• Don't be in a hurry

take the time to figure out how to do it in the best possible way

• Ask a question 

if you can't find your question, write it down, surely someone is willing to help you

• Write code

don't be afraid and practice writing code

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