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It doesn't really matter very much where you start. Pick something and dive in. Once you feel very comfortable with that, add another skill. Personally, I'd su
by gingerbread-man 10y ago
It doesn't really matter very much where you start. Pick something and dive in. Once you feel very comfortable with that, add another skill.
Personally, I'd suggest learning a programming language first: Python, Javascript, and Ruby are all good choices. Find a book you really like in one of those languages and read it cover to cover.
PS: https://eloquentjavascript.net https://eloquentjavascript.net is great, and free.
- afarrell 10y agoIf you want to go with python, http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/ http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/ followed by http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754 http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754 are both free and teach good habits on the way to backend web development.
- sdfin 10y agoI think this is the link for the site of the last edition of the 2nd book you mention http://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/ http://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/
- gingerbread-man 10y agoWhat a wonderful name for a programming book.
- afarrell 10y agoI actually bought a plushie goat and keep him on my desk.