If I were you, I'd start with Python. If you want to get some keen fundamentals on programming, go to:

1. EDX.Org and check out David J. Malan's CS50 Course taught at Harvard
2. Learn Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python. (both free unless you want the official certification)

For reasons why you should do Python before PHP, here's some reasons: https://www.quora.com/Which-is-better-PHP-or-Python-Why

You're young, that's at least another 40 years worth of time for a career.

24 years old is still young, you know. Some people still go to school in their sixties and seventies. So go ahead and learn programming. It's a useful skill to have and pays well.

Now, as I'm no programmer, I can't exactly recommend which language you should start with, but being versatile and knowing more than one language impresses a lot of would-be employers. But a specialist in one can land big money too, so it's up to you to decide, really.

The best thing to do is figure out what you want to do longterm on your own.

Example, learn how to code Wordpress themes (PHP, MySQL, etc...).

Educate yourself and get a job that requires these same skills and then build your own business on the side while the job is paying a steady paycheck. Aim to double your job income with the side business and you'll be in a good place to do whatever you want on your own.

There's big money in Wordpress themes and it's in demand all over the world. I see estimates ranging between 25 - 30% of the web powered by Wordpress, that's HUGE.

Some theme design shops let you do remote work meaning If you're good you can get a steady paycheck coding themes front and backend and again, live anywhere in the world.

Even If you didn't want to work with Wordpress, both PHP and MySQL are still popular on other CMS/platforms.

My point is, try and look for something that applies to multiple niches and has been around for years.

Here's an 81 year old in Japan who's making a name for herself developing apps. She can do it, so can you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.


https://thenextweb.com/shareables/20...d-woman-japan/

You can start with HTML and CSS and then move to PHP. HTML and CSS are very easy and you can learn it under a month. Once you know the basics, take an online course or an ebook to learn PHP.


As long as you like to learn and is smart enough with some brain power, PHP is not a hard nut to crack.

If you're new to programming, I think starting with reading up on some basic HTML and CSS is a good start. After that, you could move on to Javascript before jumping to PHP.

Having a basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript will let you understand better how a website works.

It depends what you want to do. For instance, if you want to learn front-end learn: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
or/and back end learn: PHP, Python, Ruby, etc.
or another options is both (full-stack developer).

Bonus: Learn database (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, etc.)

I am 45 years young and I started programming at 40. I program in a few languages. PHP, Javascript, and C#. I build apps and websites for an international marketing firm. It never too late. Just believe in yourself. I recommend starting with HTML5 and CSS3. Before choosing a language. Because those are the foundation and with that knowledge, you will struggle with learning a scripting or object-oriented language. If you decide to go forward with this journey let me tell you it is rewarding.

Its never too Late. I'm 56 and I'm actually going back to school to learn programming. Go For It.

learn html css 2 week javascript 1 month and jquery one month then learn wordpress take hardly two weeks within 3 month you will be able to showcase your skills and save all your work on github try to make profile on linkdin and get in touch with recruiter and now its time to start apply for job and meanwhile try to learn php within 6 month you will get a decent job and your life will be chage forever. All the best

It is easy to start your career by getting trained in programming courses like linux, python and so on.
Linux is also easy programming language. To learn about python and linux, visit here:
1.Linux online training in kurnool.
2. Python online training
All the best for your future and career...

it's never been to late to start !

No, it's never, ever too late. I'm writing this answer because so many other replies, especially from "career programmers", just have no clue.

After spending 5 years in a sales, marketing, and business strategy career, I started programming a few months before my 19 the birthday (the reason is an entirely unrelated story). I'm now 20.

I taught myself to program by reading a code, code documentation, and code comments on GitHub. After I learned the basics I started reading books to deepen my knowledge. But what helped me learn quickly was this: I tried to find existing code projects that seemed really interesting, so that I could find something to aspire to. I then started looking for "code challenges" that I could do, with a goal of accomplishing one challenge a day (when feasible).

I had no idea where to start, and everything was completely new to me, so at first, my goals were based on things I was reading in documentation in projects, or on MDN's javascript docs, like "Learn how variables work", or "Learn how objects work", and so on.

Then the goals turned into things like "Learn the difference between an array and an object", etc. Anything that could help me understand the basics of programming, one step at a time. As time went on, the goals became more advanced, and I started focusing on giving myself code challenges that would result in a small, publishable code project that could be used in future code projects.

Over time the code quality improved, and the code projects became more sophisticated. But the important takeaway is that I did this one step at a time, one day at a time. Some days I spent 30 min reading about code and trying to create something, other days - especially weekends - I spent hours. The more I learned, the more I enjoyed it (I won't lie, it was often very boring or frustratingly confusing in the beginning).

Here is the interesting part. Given my background and experience in marketing, from the very first project I published on GitHub, I started looking for ways to watch usage or download statistics on my projects. For the first 6 months or so, I didn't create anything of value, hence no one paid any attention to my projects at all. Why would they? One day I noticed that one of my projects started getting downloaded, it was a strangely exciting moment (another programmer is using something I created?!? wow). This was important to me, especially after spending years in sales and marketing, because "you can't manage what you can't measure", and downloads were the only metric I knew of that could tell me (as a programmer) that I was providing value.

With the help of a friend, we created a very simple "report card" that would give me a daily update/summary of how many downloads my projects were getting. By virtue of the laws of cause and effect, I just started spending more time on the projects people cared about, and less time on the ones that people didn't care about. No brainer, right? Again, there was a goal - something I wanted to accomplish, and a reason I started programming, but that's not related to this.

There is no age of learning if you have desire of doing anything than no one matters whether it is knowledge or age. You can start learning from YouTube or you can also join any good institute.

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wow looking at theses posts it dose seem it isn't never too late!

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Have a project in mind. I started at 22 with no prior knowledge and currently have 2 apps (one in Android, 1 cross platform iOS and Android)

I started learning about programming when I was 36 and graphic design at 40!

So you are very young to start anything in your life. Make sure you pick something you would love and the learning will be much easier. All the best.

I advise you first to study front end before going deep into back end. And it's never too late to begin.

I am a 24 year old female.....

You have a good 50 years. Even then, you may have more

I recall a dude from months back who bought a bunch of my eBooks. He had just learned about blogging and dove in full bore. He is 73 years old.

Time is the ultimate illusion. So late does not exist, and you are in the perfect place and moment to start.

Dive right in. 24 or 74, all that matters is following your passion, acquiring knowledge and enjoying the ride as you help folks with your budding programming skills.

Ryan

I believe that it's never too late to learn. I have an acquaintance who started programming training at 35. So you are still young enough. I wish you good luck in this field.

I suggest you learn java, it easy, lots of documentations and cross platforms

Im a php programmer, but I really would not have chosen that if I should learn my first language today. Consider javascript (since it is good to combine with your knowledge in html) or Python (since it is awesome, and a really good first language)

24 in my opinion this is an excellent age for accomplishing feats and in order to try something new. But first, I would learn the basics of testing. But if you are full of energy and enthusiasm - go for it!

I started buildingwebsites for friends and family , even if they didn't really need them! Hart said. "I was just desperate to hone my skills.

It's never to late. It's true that getting experience take time but with today so many sources of learning it much easier to learn than it use to be in the past.
You should probably start learning HTML & CSS and when it's done try learn PHP.

Hi!
24 it's just beginning. I khow very good front-end developer, she started at 29 with CSS and HTML, now she using webpack, preprocessors and jQuery (two years after start).
Try with coursera or udemy courses. Also, i like CS50 course, very good for start.
Good luck!

I started at 24 then spent 20 years as a commercial developer.


Learn server side programming. Python is very much in demand now, but just go to itjobswatch to see what else is hot.

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