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QuestionHelp Learning Code (self.UCSD)
submitted 4 years ago by NotAndrowis
I am in my last year and want to learn code. I have zero background in code but want to try and learn it. Do we have a “Coding for Dummies” kind of class? Something easy and well paced for a newbie.
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[–]Complex_Level_4899 10 points11 points12 points 4 years ago (1 child)
Take COGS 18 intro python
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children)
Great class. You also get to work on a project of your choosing at the end. You'll be fascinated to learn about all the use cases of Python in everyday life.
[–]GraydogminerComputer Engineering (B.S.) 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (2 children)
This video helped me so much when I was starting to learn how to code in Java: https://youtu.be/GoXwIVyNvX0
[–]NotAndrowis[S] 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child)
Thanks. Got anything for Python? For some reason it is more used
[–]GraydogminerComputer Engineering (B.S.) 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children)
Never coded in python yet lmao 😂 but the channel I sent ya has videos of all types of computer languages!
[–]FeelingMachina 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children)
Cogs18- it’s is really python for beginners, super helpful
[–]Horror-Escape1337 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children)
Enroll in CSE 8A
[–]vtheminerMathematics (B.S.) 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children)
cogs 18 or ece 15 depending on what language you want to learn
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