I want to learn how to code (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by amldvk@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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How do I go about this? Are there any free resources that’ll help me get started?

I see people advising to start with a small project, but you need to get some basics down right? What language? How to develop it and stuff?

My only experience is some very basic C programming classes I took during school.

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[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

What type of idea do you have? You can "generally" use any of the popular languages, but some are better suited to rapid/beginner use for certain applications

[-] amldvk@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Some linux iso management, some CAD software steps that I want to automate. My very general target is to get comfortable with trying to look up documentation, scripting and make my own code bashes for local use cases.

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Interesting. One avenue of research I've found is to start with the target system and learn what interface they offer. Is it an API, a custom socket, etc. Then work back... you'll have some clues to make a language selection

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