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Keep Calm and Start Coding: How to Fight Coding Anxiety

John Selawsky on January 15, 2021

Does programming sound like a stressful job for you? People believe it shouldn’t be since it seems all coders do is sit in front of the screen, typ...
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Sabine Emden (she/her)

I agree with the advice for new software developers to pick one programming language and master it thoroughly before learning additional languages. I would add career interest to the criteria for selecting your primary language. For example, JavaScript would be an obvious choice for frontend web developers, while data scientists may be better off with Python.

However, I don't believe you have to choose your primary language at the very beginning of your coding journey. Explore the field a bit and find out what interests you. Most basic programming concepts can be found in most, if not all languages, and it doesn't much in which language you learn them. Pick a language - any language - that has good learning resources and a friendly community. Be curious and explore different career options for developers. Once you've found your niche, choose your primary programming language. Happy coding!

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Andrew Baisden

Well said I agree with this.

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Jayne

I certainly feel this article was written with me in mind! I, too, am in the older (over 50) age group. Last year, I did html and CSS with Sololearn, and although I have ventured practising this with FreecodeCamp and W3Schools, I feel as if I am stuck in a record groove! I like html and CSS and feel so comfortable. I have started a course on becoming a WordPress developer, I don't mind the solitude of coding, I like being challenged. But I am still not sure this is the right path for me.

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sssiobhan

Stuck in a record groove! That's funny. I know for myself, I was pretty crazy when I was younger and I had a lot going on. Plus, the internet used to be so basic and lame. I like the way things are right now. If being old seems like a problem, I will just use a filter πŸ€­πŸ˜‰πŸ˜Ί

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Amaechi John

I'll totally agree with you on the last reason why programming learners are stressed out. I personally come across people that would want to start learning how to code but they feel frightened by the fact that they are starting out late.

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Chukwukagideon

Thanks alot for the tips.
I've covered some basics of web development in past times and I want to learn JavaScript as my primary language.

Would love to know of any good friendly community for JavaScript beginners.

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GenryEtta

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Diego Paula

Great post, you mentioned many things that i identify with. For sure i will put into practice a lot of what you wrote. Thank you so much! Great way to start #CodeNewbieChallenge

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kamal s elnhrawy

i think i will go with python for now

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Amaechi John

Thank you John ! This is a value-packed post that has just cleared some bugs in my head.

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ebbs237

Well said , This article ngives you the feeling of I am doing everything wrong. It has given me a better way to approach complex programming language features.

Thanks very much

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Leon Kompowski

Completely nice advices for new programmers as me. I really felt identified with more than one of the reasons why coders don’t feel at peace.

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One of my biggest issues is: I like it all. I really need to focus on one thing!

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kingtoby123

you're a blessing- This will definitely help me get into it. Thank you so much!!!

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Jak7

I need to follow every bit of advice in this article. I need to look at all the times I didn't finish a challenge or a totorial as one step closer to my goals.