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Hey guys! We're so excited to have you here. We know that you're going to be one of the best programmers on campus and we want to help you get there. You're going to learn how to code in college and we've got a roadmap for you that will show you how to do it. At the end of this video, we're going to give you some resources that will help you when it comes time for your first coding project. So let's get started! Coding is one of the most valuable skills you can build. If you’re searching for "how to learn coding," it might be because you want to advance your career. Maybe you’re hoping to build software or games for your friends or get a better grip on the tech space. Either way, learning the language of computers can be a major asset to your professional and personal development. What is coding? Coding is the process of using programming languages to give instructions to a computer. These instructions power the websites, software, and applications people use every day. Why Learn to Code? Before diving into your first lesson, think about why you want to code in the first place. This will help you determine which programming language you decide to learn first, what sorts of projects you want to complete, and ultimately what you want to make of your skills. Here are some well-known benefits: Coding helps build professional skills : Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Knowledge of computer programming is a valuable employment asset. As technology continues to weave into our daily lives, coding skills will become more desired among candidates — according to job board Indeed.com, several of the most in-demand skills fall under computing. If you’re looking to make a career pivot into tech or to switch to a more technical role within your field, knowing at least one relevant programming language is a must. This doesn’t just apply to developers, though. Web designers should know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Project managers should know the inner workings of the tools they help craft. Even if you run a simple WordPress website, familiarizing yourself with front-end languages and some PHP goes a long way. Even if you’re not pursuing a strictly technical role, coding experience is an asset. It shows technical know-how, the ability to grasp abstract concepts, and that you can solve complex problems. Finally, coding knowledge enables you to take up freelance work or a full-time career. Coding can help you earn more : The average entry-level salary in the U.S. is $40,153 in 2022. But the average starting salary for a programmer is more than twice as much, at $85,293. We mentioned earlier that there are differences between coders and programmers. As you continue to learn about coding, you may start to specialize. Many of the highest coding salaries come from the ability to offer your skills in a specific type of coding. For example, as you continue to code, you may decide to become a developer. Besides writing code, developers also debug software and work with source code. Developers usually specialize in a specific programming language. Developers often earn higher salaries than programmers and have high projected job growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for developers should grow by 22% by 2030. Coding lets you create things : One of the coolest benefits of learning how to code is the ability to bring your ideas to life. Have a concept for a website, app, or computer game? Now, you can build it exactly how you want, then share it with the world. Whether you want to monetize your project, post it on an open-source platform like GitHub, or just make things as a hobby, you’ll have the knowledge and the tools to do so. It’s gratifying to know you can build programs that, until now, you’ve never fully understood. Plus, projects are essential to the learning and job-seeking process. Coding can help you better understand the world around you : Learning even just the basics of computer programming will help you understand the components of the growing technology landscape. You’ll gain an entirely new perspective on the technologies in your life and an appreciation for how it all comes together. Coding is fun : It’s cheesy but true — for many, learning to code is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. After you have the basics down and start on your own original projects, the process will feel less like learning and more like leisure. After all, if you’re not enjoying it, why pursue it as a career? How to Start Coding ? Figure out why you want to learn to code. Choose which coding language you want to learn first. Take online courses. Watch video tutorials. Read books and ebooks. Use tools that make learning to code easier. Check out how other people code. Complete coding projects. Find a mentor and a community. Consider enrolling in a coding boot camp. Hope you all enjoy video. Please like the video if you find it helpful and subscribe my channel for more content. Thank you and god bless you all!