How non-techie learn to code

In this post you will know how can a non-techies learn to code.In this technology world,learning how to code is no longer limited to software engineers or IT professionals.

Coding has become a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds - including those into marketing, business development, finance, and sales - whether it's for career advancement, personal growth, or improving digital literacy.

Now we will see what is coding? and how you can learn coding?

Coding is nothing but a set of step-by-step instructions that tells a computer what the user wants it to do.

Simply put, it is a list of commands that a computer follows. These sets of instructions - codes - are written in a predefined programming language which computers can understand.

Coding makes possible the creation of computer software, websites, apps, etc.

How to get started with coding?

As mentioned earlier, codes are written in programming languages; so, one should learn these languages. There are many ways to learn them, even online for free or at low cost.

Coming to getting started with coding, there are many interactive courses available online offered by websites and even mobile apps.

The following  websites can help you to learn code:

Code Academy and CodeWars (with a martial-arts theme) are two online platforms that offer fun and easy-to-understand ways to learn code.

They are free to use and provide interactive learning interfaces to beginners.

Code Academy covers HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Angularjs, The Command Line, and more. Topics covered by CodeWars include JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Clojure, Haskell, Elixir, and SQL among others. 

FreeCodeCamp is an interactive learning platform that first offers courses, assignments, tutorials after which it gives learners hands-on experience by letting them work on projects for non-profits. Topics include HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, etc.

There are few apps that offer more professional coding programs:

Udacity is an app and program offering a more intensive way to learn to code. Its courses are instructed by experts from Facebook, Google, Cloudera, etc. It offers both free and premium courses.

CodeHub app walks the user through every coding process. Its course contains 50 lessons, covering the Web, HTML5, and CSS3. The app is available in English, Hindi, and Telugu for now. 

I would Recommend The following Programming Languages to Learn:

1. c/c++: This language is great for people who want to focus on the fundamental understanding of computers. Learning programming with C first can help you easily move on to other languages.
2. Python: With a minimalist and logical syntax, Python can be your buddy in learning how to code. Especially for non-techies, python is very quick for solving smaller tasks with few coding overheads. Also, the standard API of python is easy to use.
3.Java: It is one of the widest spread languages. It has multiple strong concepts and a lot of tools around it. This language has a great amount of code completion and tools to make your life easier.

Start building your application:

At this point, you’ve learned the basics: HTML, CSS and the language of your choice. You will also have familiarized yourself with the command line interface and set up your coding environment.

Learn how to search:

During the first few days of development, I was unable to perform even the most basic tasks; in fact, I ended up spending more time on Google than coding. The same will happen to you, which is why you shouldn’t spend your time memorizing syntax. Learn how to search effectively and be resourceful as this will be your most important skill.

No strain, no gain:

If you’re a non-techie, learning to code requires a different mindset than you’re used to, so of course it will be difficult. But by tinkering with a problem for several hours, you will gradually start to understand how everything (sort of) works. This will be the most valuable lesson during development. As your learning progresses, you will no longer be content with the first solution you find — you will start to look for better ways to solve your coding problems.

Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow is an online community and one of the best resources there is when you’re learning to code. Ask lots of questions, but don’t expect others to solve every problem. In order to advance your learning, you should be revisiting the issues you’re experiencing even if you’ve posted these on Stack Overflow