5 Free Resources I Wish I Knew When I Started Coding (Part 1)
<p><span data-tbw-flag="true" style="background-color: transparent;">If you’re just getting started with web development, save this.</span></p><p>These platforms are completely free and actually useful:
</p><p>1. Full Stack Open
</p><p>This is a full web dev course that teaches you real stuff like React, Redux, <a class="tc-blue" href="https://Node.js" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Node.js </a>, MongoDB, GraphQL, and TypeScript. Super practical and beginner-friendly.
</p><p>2. CodeCrafter
</p><p>This one helps you build skills that get you hired. Great for breaking out of tutorial hell and learning how to write job-ready code.
</p><p>3. Exercism
</p><p>Best place to learn any new programming language. I recommend starting with JavaScript. It covers 78+ languages and gives you feedback as you learn.
</p><p>4. iCodeThis
</p><p>Gives you 500+ app ideas and challenges. It helps you sharpen your skills, learn new tools, and build solid projects for your portfolio.
</p><p>5. The Odin Project
</p><p>One of the best places to start coding. It uses project-based learning so you actually build things while you learn. This one is a game changer.
</p><p>If I had these when I started, I would’ve saved so much time.
</p><p>Which one have you tried? Or which one will you start with?
</p><p>Drop it in the comments.</p><p>
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At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
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Upvotes
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Views
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