- **What to Learn:** - What is programming? - Key concepts: variables, data types, operators, control structures (if/els - Writing your first program. - **Resources:** - Book: Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes. - YouTube: "Programming with Mosh."
#### 2. Choose a Programming Language
- **Beginner-Friendly Languages:** - Python: Great for beginners and versatile. - JavaScript: Useful for web development. - C/C++: Foundational for understanding low-level programming. - **Resources:** - FreeCodeCamp (interactive tutorials). - Codecademy (structured learning paths).
#### 3. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- **What to Learn:** - Concepts: classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism. - Code organization and reuse. - **Resources:** - Book: Head First Object-Oriented Analysis and Design by Brett McLaugh - YouTube: "Corey Schafer" for Python OOP.
#### 4. Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)
- **What to Learn:** - Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues. - Searching and sorting algorithms. - Time complexity (Big-O Notation). - **Resources:** - Book: Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen et al. - YouTube: "Abdul Bari" for DSA concepts.
#### 5. Build Projects
- **What to Do:** - Create small programs (e.g., calculators, to-do lists). - Gradually move to larger projects (e.g., web apps, games). - **Resources:** - Project ideas: GitHub trending repositories. - YouTube: "Traversy Media" for full-stack projects.
#### 6. Advanced Topics
- **What to Explore:** - Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular) - Mobile Development: Swift, Kotlin, or Flutter. - Machine Learning: Python libraries (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). - **Resources:** - Book: Fluent Python by Luciano Ramalho (advanced Python). - YouTube: "Sentdex" for machine learning.
#### 7. Learn Version Control
- **What to Learn:** - Using Git and GitHub. - Version control workflows. - **Resources:** - Git documentation. - YouTube: "The Net Ninja" for Git and GitHub tutorials.
#### 8. Competitive Programming
- **What to Learn:** - Problem-solving skills. - Participate in contests (Codeforces, LeetCode, HackerRank). - **Resources:** - Book: Competitive Programming by Halim and Halim. - YouTube: "Errichto" for competitive programming tips.
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### Suggested YouTube Channels
1. Programming with Mosh: Beginner-friendly tutorials. 2. Corey Schafer: Python tutorials. 3. FreeCodeCamp: Comprehensive programming lessons. 4. Traversy Media: Project-based learning. 5. The Net Ninja: Modern web development. ---
### Suggested Books
1. Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes. 2. Head First Java by Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates. 3. Clean Code by Robert C. Martin.
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