Whether you’re currently pursuing a degree in computer science, an aspiring self-taught developer, or a coding boot camp student, mastering the craft of programming is a perpetual struggle. Here are 6 ways through which you can learn programming by yourself.

1. 6 Ways To Teach Yourself to Code

2. 1. Choose the Right Programming Language
There’s no one “best” programming language, and
once you’ve learned one, it’s fairly easy to pick up
another, so don’t get hung too up on choosing your
first language. That said, some languages are
more beginner­friendly than others. The language
you choose to start with might depend, again, on
your purpose.

3. 2. Don’t just read Examples. Run It.
when you’re reading a programming tutorial (or
book), it’s easy to look at the sample code and say
“I get it, I get it, that makes sense”. Of course, you
might get it, but you might not get it, and you just
don’t know it. There’s only one way to find out–do
something with that code.

4. 3. Take up Challenges/Games
Code challenges and games are another form of
learning you can find on the internet, for those who
like their learning to be a bit more fun. Code
challenges and games are great if you’re losing
interest and want some more fun.

5. 4. Find a Mentor or Teach someone
The programming community is full of people who
are willing to help the next generation of
programmers. Finding a right mentor will enhance
your coding skills, you will have an exposure to
how others are coding. Even just planning to teach
what you’ve learned can help you retain the
information better.

6. 5. Use the Online Resources
If a particular concept doesn’t make sense, be it in
your code, in a textbook maintain your confidence
and look for alternate online resources to learn the
same content. Everyone learns differently, and just
because one source doesn’t make sense, doesn’t
mean there’s something wrong with you.

7. 6. Always take help of a Good Debugger
A lifesaver for many programmers is the code
debugger. A debugger will allow you to step line by
line through a piece of code. It will let you see the
values of variables, and whether the code inside
an if statement is executed. A debugger can help
you quickly answer questions about what your
code is doing. The first time you learn about a
debugger, it will take you longer to fix the problems
with your code.

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