How to Learn Programming from Scratch...? Mentor Needed
The major difference between this thread and some of the other (really great) threads I've been reading is; I'm not looking to learn a few pieces of code to write my own project or software... not yet anyway. I believe that programming is the future of technology, and I really want to learn to code for the coding itself. My goal is to thoroughly understand programming and be able to read and write code as well as I would an essay or a book.
I know, I know, a college degree is probably in order... and I am enrolled to begin an IT degree with a concentration in software, but the classes don't start until January. Meanwhile, I am riding that first wave of infatuation and really want to dive in now! 3 months just seems like too long to wait, especially when I have so much free time.
I am home full time, so I have 30+ hours per week to concentrate on studying, although I do have a 1 year old, so it would be in spurts rather than 8 hour blocks.
I was hoping some of the coding superstars here on the forum could weigh in on this thread and explain:
- How you would learn programming today in a step by step method if you had to begin knowing nothing at all (or "how you would teach your middle school-er to program).
- What are the most important aspects of the programming industry that every coder *must* know.
- Perhaps a few excellent resources that won't overwhelm?
- Maybe someone could point out a good resource for learning the basic terminology of the field, or start a simple resource here?
- Notable and outstanding programmers, both in the history and development of programming and working in the field today.
- Notable and outstanding programmers that frequent the WF.
- Anything else that I just don't know enough to ask about.
Please keep in mind that I am a complete newbie, I don't even understand some of the (seemingly) basic terms being used in this section of the forum. So I would hugely appreciate it if you could really explain all the details...
I am also looking for a mentor who is as passionate about the field as I am about learning it. In return for great mentorship you'll have a devoted fan for life, that will likely bring up your name in every discussion about coding, and will refer all jobs outside my scope of knowledge up to you. I don't mind offering a nominal fee if it is simply to gauge my actual interest and show some (well deserved) gratitude for your time, but I kind of feel that if you need additional streams of income outside of programming you probably arent who i am looking for.
No disrespect meant I just think i would benefit most from someone who earns their living this way.
Thanks everyone!
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