Just getting started learning to code can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn and the learning don’t stop. Programmers are lifelong learners.

Here are some great tips to excel at learning to code and turn the lifelong journey into a fun one

1. Be patient. If you don’t learn quick take your time. It’s not a sprint it’s a marathon.

2. Find a way to stay consistent. For example every day at 12pm you spend 1 hour learning programming. Make it a habit.

3. Don’t focus too much on tools.

4. Try to ignore too much enthusiasm (hype) and too much negativity as well (e.g. “PHP is shit” - not true).

5. You learn by doing, not by watching other people do. There’s only so much you can get from just watching so don’t be scared to take things on.

6. Everyone makes mistakes. Mistakes are part of the learning process. Don’t be so stuck on getting it right all the time.

7. Lastly try to have fun doing it.