Programing for Beginners: Your Introduction to Programming

Description

Over the past 20 years, I have worked as a professional software developer in various fields. During this time, I have worked as a junior developer, senior developer, and team leader. I founded my own company and collaborated with nearly 20 employees for over a decade. This journey allowed me to delve into different software technologies. After working with dozens of technologies across numerous products, I spent the last five years as a software architect.

Throughout my career, besides the technical questions I frequently receive, one question I consistently hear from those interested in this field is: "How can I learn to code?"

Having been asked this question countless times, I've always tried to provide my own answers. I've guided many people who turned coding into a career or a fulfilling hobby. Those who succeeded were the ones who charted their own career paths or brought their hobby projects to life. Of course, failures were also part of this journey. Looking back at these failures, I realized that those who struggled the most were usually the ones without a clear goal. Without a solid plan, people who tried to learn multiple things at once or aimed to learn the most popular programming language often lost motivation and gave up when their efforts didn't align with their dreams.

After contemplating this, I recognized that what many beginners truly need isn't just another course on a specific programming language. Amidst thousands of courses teaching various programming languages, I began to think there was a different need. Many people actually require a course that helps them understand what software development is, where software developers work, and which platforms they should focus on based on their own goals. Drawing from what I've learned from those around me and my experiences, I created this course to fulfill this purpose: for someone who knows nothing to understand what software is, the fields in which it operates, the most fundamental tasks involved, and how they should learn them. My aim with this course is to help newcomers plan their learning journey and avoid the common pitfalls that cause many to quit.

First and foremost, I should mention that you won't be learning a programming language in this course, nor will you learn mobile device programming or server software development. Instead, you'll gain an understanding of the areas in which software developers work, how these areas are categorized, and the technologies and methodologies they typically use. This course is designed entirely for those who know nothing or who have some knowledge that's scattered like a cloud of gas and dust.

So, what will you learn in this course?

• In the first lecture, we have an introductory video about our course. I recommend watching this public video whether you enroll in the course or not.

• In the second lecture, we'll take a very general look at the software world and briefly examine the different areas where software developers work.

• Moving on to the third section, we'll delve deeper into these areas. We'll explore different fields like backend and frontend, specializations like database and API, and what the various specialization principles entail. To help you understand even better, this section will include practical applications where you can work through some code examples. Additionally, for those who wish to pursue these paths, simple roadmaps will be provided in the third section's content.

• In the fourth and fifth sections, we'll examine different topics that software developers are interested in. In the fourth section, we'll briefly summarize the fundamental topics every software developer should know. Being familiar with these will grant you speed and skill in your software career—they are our essentials. In the fifth section, we'll list some headings related to more advanced topics to give you preliminary exposure.

The content of this course is very close to my initial plan but far from perfect. I intend to advance this course further with you. Based on your feedback, both through Q&A sections and your comments, I aim to develop the course content into an ultimate guide for those about to embark on software development. Please don't hesitate to get in touch during this process.

Whether pursued professionally or as a hobby, software development is enjoyable, horizon-expanding, and a field with high returns. Being well-prepared and having a clear path will be your most significant advantage when entering this field. I hope this course adds value to you in this regard.