What are they interested in? If they're interested in building games, show them Itch.io and how to download the code of the games they think are cool. Show them

What are they interested in? If they're interested in building games, show them Itch.io and how to download the code of the games they think are cool. Show them Pygame and/or Godot. JavaScript in the browser allows for quick feedback loops that I think can be rewarding for beginners. Help them come up with projects that they're interested in and will challenge them a bit, but are also tractable. Beginners won't have the context to be able to scope a project out, or to decide what is realistic and feasible, either. I find that can be a roadblock for people who are just starting out, where they learn the basics but can't figure out what to do with them.