The latest articles on DEV Community by Matthew Joseph (@theurbanikon). https://dev.to/theurbanikon https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F393196%2Feefa8e1d-9953-41c9-8ba7-45b2ead4f212.jpg https://dev.to/theurbanikon en Matthew Joseph Tue, 18 May 2021 06:48:35 +0000 https://dev.to/theurbanikon/getting-started-with-code-49f0 https://dev.to/theurbanikon/getting-started-with-code-49f0 <p>The number one question I am asked on social media is, "how do I get started with coding" - so I'm here to point all my new devs in the right direction. </p> <p>The advice is simple really. Build, break, create. </p> <p>Build: I recommend building something. Anything. As long as you are writing code, you are making a step in the right direction (as a beginner). </p> <p>Break: You will break sh*t. It's going to happen and you have to be okay with that. It doesn't matter if you have been coding for 1 year, or 12 - you will end up breaking something. The good news is, that is how you learn!</p> <p>Create: I include 'create' separate from 'build' because I think they can be two separate processes. In my 'build, break, create' methodology, you are building out of necessity for learning. Alternatively, you create things out of passion.</p> <p>So there it is. My #1 advice. Build, Break, Create. <br> Happy coding!</p> javascript codenewbie programming development