How to learn a programming language?

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If you are new to programming I'll suggest taking a look at Top 5 ways to teach yourself to code

Due to great advancement in the field of technology, it is really necessary to cope up with it. There is some domain that is really in demand, which require you to have excellent coding abilities and much more.

So today I'll tell you some ways to learn to code in a way that'll enhance your future. These ways I used myself to learn.

1. Choose a programming language


  • There are lots of languages to choose from. But choose according to the requirements. 
  • Like you have to do some backend database work then, use MySql, Oracle, MongoDB, etc. You want to use some server scripts then Nodejs, PHP, JSP, etc.
  • You want a frontend webpage then HTML, CSS, etc.
  • You can use Python, Java, C++ for Object-Oriented Work. So try to know important things how these languages function and then decide to choose one from them.
  • Check out: Top 5 Programming Languages of 2018. 

2. Learn the syntax

                                     
  • Learning the language involves learning the syntax, how it's written and how it works is necessary to understand.
  • Try to solve a simpler problem then move towards difficult ones. Once you got hold of it you can move to write advanced code.
  • I first learn the syntax and ways to solve the errors, then derive problems to solve. At last, making the code public.

 

 3. Develop Projects



  • Projects will help you to know more functions of the language, instead of going through all libraries during learning phase you can learn them during building the project.
  • Your skills will get polished if you work on some simple project and then do some advance building.
  • Don't forget to comment your code, since you should understand what you have done, there are many conventions used for writing readable code.


4. Share your ideas





  • Sharing your projects on GitHub is a great start. Also, use platforms like StackOverflow and others.
  • Get involved in discussion and community editorials, also participate in the online contest on sites like HackerEarth, HackerRank, Codechef, etc.
  • Keep on improving your skills, by always trying to create new things and automate the boring stuff.


5. Practice, practice, and practice




  • Practice makes one perfect, but I think, 'Perfect practice makes one perfect'.
  • So keep on practicing stuff also you can create a startup from your ideas. As you implement it your ideas will come to life.


If you have any suggestions and ideas comment in the section below.


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