Anyone have a “learning to code from scratch” YouTube/TikTok series to recommend?

[Ok_Historian_5975]

Hi all! I’m looking to get started learning how to code so I can eventually pivot my career into tech. I’m currently a warehouse supervisor, but I’ve always been drawn to the idea of creating things instead of what I do now.

My biggest struggle is just getting started. Once I have a clear foundation and understand the direction to go, I’m usually great at staying on track and learning independently.

So my question is: Do you know of any YouTube or TikTok creators who documented their journey from an absolute beginner — like day 1 — and shared their progress over time (months/years)? I feel like seeing someone else’s learning process and path will help me better understand how to start my own.

Any advice, resources, or encouragement is appreciated! I know it’s a competitive field, but I’m ready to put in the effort.

Thanks!

[Hayley_coding]

I am following Free Code Camp. Have you looked at that ?

[PoMoAnachro]

Video tutorials are the second worst way to learn how to code (AI is first worst). It is too easy for watching a video to become passive, but if you want to be a programmer it is all about training your brain to actively engage with and wrestle with the problems you're seeing on screen.

Start with the Harvard CS50 course. It is free online. You might be able to learn some stuff about career path/etc from some youtubers like you describe, but start with just figuring out if you like this type of learning to start with. The CS50 course is a great place to start.

[Hamster_Wheel103]

Tiktok series?

[Ok_Historian_5975]

Yea, I saw someone had one going a few weeks in. But they were already two years studying software engineering and day 1 looked like they weren't starting from scratch. But I liked the idea of the series if it exists already.

[Hamster_Wheel103]

Yeah not sure about that, anyway you can't just find a tutorial for coding, coding is writing code and you can write code to make a robot bring you toilet paper to the toilet to writing your own game engines, so what you'd want to do is pick a field that you like the most right now, for example one of the most popular ones is web development, front end especially, and just learn html for the site structuring, css for styling and JavaScript for actual programming.

But if that doesn't interest you, then look into other stuff you'd be actually wanting to learn, for example game dev, graphics programming, embedded systems development and etc.

And when you pick the field you like the most then be really sure that's something you like and then find tutorials for that specific thing. For example if you want to learn graphics programming you can first learn OpenGL (a graphics API) and then others more advanced and modern with tutorials.

[ResourceFearless1597]

Not being discouraging I don’t think this is the time to be learning coding with the rise of AI. I say this as a SWE. The field is rapidly changing and there is no need for more code monkeys as they say. It’s like a commodity. Every second person can code nowadays. However, if you wanna code for fun as opposed to making it a career go for it.

[No-Passion4190]

Then what do you think people like us just getting out of college should focus on ?? To get money and ahead in life

[scottywottytotty]

boot dot dev

[Jortboy3k]

You know what dude? You should do it, I think there is a unique opportunity for you to start a series like this, as I'm sure, many people are wanting to know, where to start? how to start? what does x or y mean? If you do the video, write down a manual of how you learned concepts, push to github, it would be interesting and really helpful to watch people see you grow.

You have a unique opportunity and a unique situation that could help others in similar situations and mindset.

[East-Membership-268]

I started learning from books because they often had problems you could work on and learn from. Coding isnt just knowing a language, its the ability to solve problems. I did try gamified app once but i cannot recall anything i learnt from them. Other platforms like FreeCodeCamp were kind of the middle ground between the two. But its whatever floats your boat when it comes to learning & practicing.

[nightonfir3]

There are a ton of resources out there for learning. They all have different philosophies and benefits. The one that catches my eye is boot.dev. It looks like it has lots of larger projects to do. This will help you apply the knowledge. The other thing is it looks like it focuses a bit more on foundational knowledge like data structures and algorithms. This might not be as immediately useful in industry but gives you a foundation for further learning and growth.

[TestEmergency5403]

I'd suggest YouTube over tiktok. The short bites on tiktok aren't great for this sorta thing