Not sure yet? Start here

Not sure yet? Start here roadmap

Follow the line, from first step to goal.

1. 1

   How computers & the internet work

   Start

   A simple picture of what code is, what a program does, and what happens when you open a website. You won't write any code yet — this is just the big picture.

2. 2

   Pick one beginner-friendly language

   Choose one language to start. Python and JavaScript are the easiest for beginners. You won't be stuck with it forever — the skills carry over to other languages later.

3. 3

   Programming fundamentals

   Learn variables, loops, functions, and conditions (if/else). These few ideas are the building blocks of every program ever written.

4. 4

   Practice solving small problems

   Work through small exercises. This is where reading about code turns into actually writing it. It's normal to struggle at this stage.

5. 5

   The command line basics

   You control your computer by typing commands instead of clicking. Even a little knowledge helps — most tech jobs use this skill.

6. 6

   Git & GitHub

   Git saves the history of your code, so you never lose your work. You can also share your code with others. Learn it early — you'll use it for the rest of your career.

7. 7

   Build a few small projects

   Build small, fun things — a to-do list, a simple web page, a mini calculator. Finishing small projects teaches you more than watching endless tutorials.

8. 8

   Try out a few specialties

   Try frontend, backend, and data work, using the other paths on this page. Find out what you enjoy before you commit to one.

9. Pick a path and go deeper

   Goal

   Choose one path above and follow it. You can always change direction later — almost everyone does at some point.