Important 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Coding
I know I am not the only person out there whose journey into software engineering was delayed because I just didn’t know where to start. The plethora of resources provides an incredible opportunity but also can make embarking on the first steps intimidating. For those of you thinking of taking those first steps, or who are in those first steps, here are 10 things that I wish I had known before I began. 1. Choosing a Language is Important There are a multitude of programming languages out there. Each language has its strengths, its weaknesses, and situations in which it is best suited. While your first language will almost certainly be the hardest to learn and many of the most basic fundamentals will be similar across languages (variables, iteration, etc), it is worth the time and effort to do some research and decide which language you want to start with. Ease of programming is something that should certainly be considered. Be honest with yourself about how confiden...