Based on my three years of experience independently learning the MERN stack and building personal projects!
- Learning Through Books Books are an excellent source of deep, systematic knowledge. My top recommendations:
“Eloquent JavaScript” by Marjin Haverbeke: A fantastic resource for learning JavaScript fundamentals in depth.
“You Don’t Know JS” series by Kyle Simpson: Perfect for understanding the intricacies and advanced concepts of JavaScript.
“The Road to React” by Robin Wieruch: An excellent guide for learning modern React with best practices.
- Online Courses Interactive courses are ideal for developing practical, hands-on skills:
FreeCodeCamp: Offers free, comprehensive curricula covering a wide range of technologies.
Udemy: Features affordable, in-depth courses that provide practical, project-based knowledge (wait for sales!).
YouTube: Channels like The Net Ninja and Traversy Media offer high-quality tutorials for free.
- Learning Through Practice Programming can only be mastered by writing code consistently:
Build Personal Projects: Start with small projects on topics that genuinely interest you.
Follow Tutorials, Then Experiment: Type along with tutorial code, then try to modify and expand on it with your own features.
Practice on CodeWars and LeetCode: Sharpen your problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skills.
- Community and Support Engaging with others is crucial for growth and support:
Online Communities: Join platforms like Stack Overflow, Reddit (e.g., r/learnprogramming), and technology-specific Discord channels.
GitHub: Explore other developers’ code to learn, and share your own projects to get feedback.
Network with Developers: Don’t hesitate to seek advice and learn from the experiences of others.
My Personal Experience
The key to learning programming is consistent practice and a willingness to experiment. I recommend spending at least a few hours each day coding and exploring new technologies. Even small projects — like a to-do list, weather app, or a blog — provide incredibly valuable experience.
My advice for beginners: never stop learning and treat every mistake as a lesson. Remember, programming is a marathon, not a sprint!
Ibrohimbek Alisherov
www.ibrohimbek.link
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