5 Tips for New Developers to Boost Their Coding Journey

Hey CodeNewbies!

As someone who recently started my journey into coding, I wanted to share some tips that have helped me stay on track and motivated. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve, these can be really helpful.

1. Break Down Problems into Smaller Parts
   When faced with a complex task, break it down into smaller, more manageable pieces. This will make it easier to understand and solve the problem.

2. Practice Coding Daily
   Even if it’s just for 15-30 minutes, consistency is key. Websites like LeetCode or freeCodeCamp offer great practice problems to help improve your skills.

3. Join a Coding Community
   Engage with communities like this one! Being part of a supportive group can help you stay motivated, share knowledge, and learn from others. You can also join the freeCodeCamp Forum for additional support.

4. Contribute to Open Source
   Open source is a great way to gain real-world experience and collaborate with others. Check out GitHub and explore repositories where beginners are welcome, such as this curated list of beginner-friendly projects. Also watch the Instander app development.

5. Learn from Experts on YouTube
   There are many great coding channels on YouTube where you can learn from experienced developers. Some of my favorites include:

Traversy Media for web development tutorials.
The Net Ninja for in-depth series on different programming languages.
Relevant Tweet
Check out this motivational tweet from the founder of freeCodeCamp, Quincy Larson, that really resonates with my coding journey:
https://twitter.com/ossia/status/1472922069022447622

YouTube Video to Watch
If you’re learning JavaScript, I highly recommend Traversy Media’s JavaScript Crash Course to help you get started.