Thinking about tech but not sure where to start? This guide was created to help you take those first steps into coding and through daily struggles and pushing through sticking to the path through the ups and downs, eventually a thriving career in tech. 1. How to Begin Learning to Code - Start with HTML and CSS: Before diving deep, it's crucial to understand the basics. Platforms like freeCodeCamp offer quick, comprehensive courses on HTML and CSS. These skills are foundational, allowing you to understand the structure and style of websites. - Familiarize Yourself with Key Terms: As you learn, you'll become comfortable with the terminology and functionality of the various different technologies, which is key for building your code understanding. 2. Advancing to JavaScript and Frameworks - JavaScript Basics: Once you've grasped HTML and CSS, JavaScript is your next step. This is the backbone of most of todays web applications. Regardless once you learn how to build things you can learn the syntax of any language you need relatively quickly after that. Solving the various problems that arise as they pop up. - Explore React: Learning React will help you build efficient and scalable user interfaces. It's one of the top frameworks for web development and will significantly enhance your skill set. Especially learning about the Virtual Dom and building components. 3. Building Projects and Portfolio - Practical Experience: Apply your skills by working on hands-on projects. If you are struggling to come up with an original idea, you can start simple with a personal portfolio website. - Showcase Your Work: Use your portfolio to display your projects. This will be crucial with networking and building a personal brand and name for yourself. Which ties later to when you start applying for jobs. 4. Specializing and Job Hunting - Choose Your Specialty: After building a base with projects, decide on a specialty—whether it's back-end, front-end, or full-stack development. - Freelancing and Side Projects: Gain experience and build credibility through freelancing and personal projects.

I've been getting plenty of questions about how I got started, and I think networking is one of the most underrated things that will help you get things going. In this video I talk about about why.

Hey guys in this video I go over the basics of git hub, well I tried too and got a bit distracted but still feel there is valuable information in here

Hey everyone, it's Lionel! Just got back from an amazing trip to Atlanta and wanted to share some insights on why tech conferences are so important for junior developers. In this video, I'll talk about the challenges of meeting mentors, the motivation and inspiration you gain, the importance of building a support network, and the incredible learning opportunities available at these events. Tech conferences are a game-changer for your mind and your career. Don't miss out on this essential advice for your developer journey!