learning to code

jonesryan

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on learning to code - I'm not looking for anything too intense I just need a good grasp of the basics and some tuition behind me as I have found that many of my college modules are computer based and require some basic knowledge of coding etc.
(I do maths and statistics and am in my third year out of four, I'm struggling with some of the more computer based modules as I have never done any pure computer science modules and I feel a bit out of my depth at the moment).
Any advice in what direction to start looking or anything/anyone that can help me would be massively appreciated!
Thank you!

RedXIV

jonesryan wrote: »

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on learning to code - I'm not looking for anything too intense I just need a good grasp of the basics and some tuition behind me as I have found that many of my college modules are computer based and require some basic knowledge of coding etc.
(I do maths and statistics and am in my third year out of four, I'm struggling with some of the more computer based modules as I have never done any pure computer science modules and I feel a bit out of my depth at the moment).
Any advice in what direction to start looking or anything/anyone that can help me would be massively appreciated!
Thank you!

Are you trying to write code yourself or more theoretical stuff?

Does the language matter?

Codecademy is a good start though!

PrzemoF

Depending on your current knowledge (*) I'd recommend scratch [1] or python [2].

(*) do you know how a loop or a conditional command works? If you don't know what I'm asking about go for [1]

[1] https://scratch.mit.edu/
[2] https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide

RGDATA!

coursera is a great site which offers free university level classes. I did a python course on it a while back that I found worthwhile and probably something like what you're after

www.coursera.org

Nucular Arms

I just last night came across this which should be good for a giggle.

https://codebabes.com/

Learn to code with the added bonus of teachers who get their kit off to motivate you!

Some serious ones though:

http://www.codecademy.com/

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming

Most of these focus on web languages which are useful and don't require any special software to write or execute.

If you want I can share a link to my ebook folder on dropbox too. I've a bunch of books on a whole range of languages and topics relevant for programmers. PM me for a link.

Also, I find http://it-ebooks.info/tag/programming/ is pretty class too.

Happy coding! Brew some coffee.. you're going to need it!

jonesryan

Yeah I'm pretty much at a complete beginner level and will mainly be using it for help with statistics, I think as well if I can I get to grips with it it'd open a lot of doors so wherever you think is best to start! Thank you :-)

PrzemoF

Statistics... there is a language for that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_%28programming_language%29

KickButtowski

jonesryan wrote: »

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on learning to code - I'm not looking for anything too intense I just need a good grasp of the basics and some tuition behind me as I have found that many of my college modules are computer based and require some basic knowledge of coding etc.
(I do maths and statistics and am in my third year out of four, I'm struggling with some of the more computer based modules as I have never done any pure computer science modules and I feel a bit out of my depth at the moment).
Any advice in what direction to start looking or anything/anyone that can help me would be massively appreciated!
Thank you!

Try TheNewBoston on YouTube if you are more suited to video tutorials like I am!