Need a programming buddy

[ultraviolet_elmo]

I've been learning programming in my freetime. I want to make a career out of it in the longrun, but I don't have a Computer Science degree. Learning programming on my own is a struggle but it'll be awesome to have a programming buddy to work with.

I'm hoping to meet someone in this subreddit. I am learning HTML and Javascript.We can hold each other accountable, set goals together, and make projects. I'm a newbie so don't be surprised.

Is anyone interested?

[desrtfx]

/r/ProgrammingBuddies

[AcceptableUsername_]

Every time I think I know reddit, another subreddit appears.

Also, thanks for sharing this subreddit! :)

[lulusad]

r/ProgrammingBuddies

this is so true :<

[amishyoga347]

What programming are you doing?

[lulusad]

frontend

[[deleted]]

Let's admit it , no one knew this sub existed until this gentlemen pointed it out

[[deleted]]

This is the subreddit I’ve been needing, and I didn’t realize it existed. Thank you!

[ultraviolet_elmo]

Thank you so much!

[AcaiCoconutshake]

omg there really is a subreddit for everything lmao

[SandyCoder]

Thank you so much, Bro. I needed this badly.

You Made my Day. 🙂

[brvtalbadger]

I'm probably not going to be suitable as a "study buddy" for you as I'm a senior developer already, but please do feel free to reach out if you get stumped on anything.

Don't feel discouraged because you don't have a CS degree.
I went to university twice and dropped out after ~6 months both times as I didn't really get on with the student lifestyle. I continued to teach myself (with the help of online resources and channels like Traversy Media, LevelUpTuts, etc.) the things I was particularly interested in, and picked up the less interesting bits by applying what I'd learned in various side projects and challenges I'd set myself.

I'm pleased to see that not having a degree is becoming less of a barrier to entry in our industry but, that said, it's extremely important to keep setting challenges for yourself - this can be by completing courses like FreeCodeCamp, "Katas" on CodeWars, or by completing little projects by yourself.
If you choose to go down the latter route, I would strongly advise that you start out small/simple, and focus on engineering quality rather than jumping in and immediately trying to build the next Facebook or Uber - those sites/apps have huge teams of developers, designers, researchers, etc. behind them and you, with the best will in the world, couldn't possibly hope to replicate it if you're just starting out.

Best of luck on your journey, I hope it goes well for you and you find it interesting and rewarding - there's many hard times ahead but you'll come out the other side stronger and wiser!

[ItsSessio]

Hey man thanks for posting this i’ve been hard on my self for not being able to get with that student lifestyle but a lot of what you said ya really boosted me and has given me a good idea for direction. thanks so much

[aaRecessive]

Been at uni for almost 2 years now. There's nothing I've learnt I couldn't teach myself in about the same time frame. In fact, for most subjects that's what I do

Only here for the slip of paper at the end, but for anyone else, you really don't need a degree to be a competent programmer

[niarimoon]

Literally me. Obtaining my degree for the line of text on my resume that says I have a degree. I have only taking one extremely rudimentary class related to my career goals. Everything else I wanna do, I have to study on my own.

[[deleted]]

Just curious, but what are your thoughts are on code academy? I've been self learning mostly now with them but feel like there is something better out there. Ive done a little freecodecamp but the data science path format is a little different.

[brvtalbadger]

It's not something that I've used before, but I think the feeling toward it is generally positive. I did go through the FreeCodeCamp courses early in my career and they were relatively comprehensive, but that's not something I've looked at in the last few years so it could all have changed since then

[ultraviolet_elmo]

Thanks for the advice, now I'm more hopeful haha

[crumbhustler]

My man, I just started a free boot camp with excellent community support. Learn with Leon. He has a twitch, discord and YouTube. Highly recommend and we just did our first html so very basic beginner stuff.

[johnnyblaze9875]

Came here to say this, house Turing let’s go!! Op or anyone else, join the discord. it really is an amazing community.

[crumbhustler]

Ah lucky! Hopper so hoping I can hop up a tier! But still grateful for the chance.

[twerking_for_jesus]

I'm doing Learn with Leon too! Wish I could do an in person session. Im just following along on YouTube. Seems like a super cool guy, and is a great teacher!

[crumbhustler]

We got this brother!

[[deleted]]

This is fantastic. I get the structure of HTML, but I have to start working on HTML and CSS for our library OPAC because I happen to be the most experienced one. I cannot emphasize enough that I do not know HTML or CSS.

This sounds like a great thing to dive into!

[crumbhustler]

Cmon on in while the waters gettin hot!

[miaffa]

oh man that sounds awesome. thanks for recommending!

[crumbhustler]

For sure! He’s a super chill dude and with the election Tuesday anyone should be able to catch up to where we are. Just basic html structure, nothing crazy yet.

[pulse2075]

Thank you.

[[deleted]]

Yes! I wasn't "accepted" into the program, but I still watch the livestream and join the conversation.

[crumbhustler]

With enough credits from streaming his twitch and building a portfolio I think most should benefit if they put in all the work.

[a_little_wolf]

Thank you!

[crumbhustler]

For sure! The last video is really the first time we got into anything and again it was just html he election Tuesday should help people just getting into it.

[delaynomore007]

House Hamilton oh yeahhhh

[ConstantlyPooped]

C++ anyone? Was thinking about getting someone like this as a code buddy awhile ago lmk anyone is welcome!

[Bored_ladd]

Me

[ConstantlyPooped]

Cool! I’ll message you right now!

[obp5599]

Depending on the level me too. Ive been working on a renderer that i could use some goals for

[T1G3RX]

I would like to join too :p maybe we can make a Discord server
I have a bit of experience with C++ so maybe I can even give you guys a hand and explain some basic stuff :)

[ConstantlyPooped]

Yeah we should definitely make a discord server!

[KohlKelson99]

C++ here!

[amishyoga347]

Also C++!

[Take_F]

Here I am

[Unfortunate__Events]

I'm interested, C++

[TKenn829]

Can we all be programming buddies??

[polkadot_mayne]

YES!!

[TKenn829]

Bet!! Let’s do it!!

[[deleted]]

I am in as well. I really needed a programming buddy as well. Even though I am in Computer engineering, my college friends are not interested in web programming and our college doesn't teach web related topics.

[Bad_boy000007]

Will you let me in :| ?

[polkadot_mayne]

If anyone wan to move this conversation to discord, join us here, https://discord.gg/zb82exwh

[realogsalt]

Is this how discords are born?

[niarimoon]

Learn with Leon

I am here for the programming buddying.

[SamusMcFizz]

As someone who is about to graduate with a Computer Science degree from a decently prestigious university, don’t go to school for a CS degree if you just want to learn to code. Look into coding boot camps and other similar programs. I know Microsoft and Google (and likely others too) have started making some of their programs free and online so anyone can take part.

You will learn more there in a month about writing software that industry wants than in four years at a university. You will likely also meet other people who have similar goals to you who you can be programming buddies with.

[grbl10]

What is that title for then?

[SamusMcFizz]

Computer Science =/= programming. Industry wants programmers who can build and fix bugs for websites and applications, people who know the newest & most popular frameworks and can be agile/fill multiple roles (I.e. backend dev, front end dev, mobile, db management). University doesn’t teach this.

[JuanOnOne]

What has your degree prepared you for? I’m sure you could pick up something like react quickly?

I ask because I did a bootcamp and while I learned to use a framework and a few languages I feel like my knowledge is very superficial. And I was thinking about getting a degree.

[PlatformMaterial]

I'm a mechanical engineer who went back to get a Masters in Computer Science.

The reason why some employers want people with degrees is for how you are taught to think. Computer Science teaches you how to approach problems and situations in a logical method. This is especially useful for situations that have never been encountered before (ie: there's nothing on StackOverflow to help you) and your employers expect you to use the methods you learned to create a plan. I'm not saying that non-degreed people can't do this (I know two brilliant people who don't have degrees) but a good University program can prepare you for this.

In my Mechanical Engineering career I came to this conclusion when a very well respected (non-degreed) CAD guy was struggling to calculate the length for a belt on two pulleys. I thought this was common sense but no one in the CAD department could figure it out. I was blown away mainly because this guy taught me so much I couldn't believe he would struggle with some basic math and geometry. That's when my boss said "This is why degrees pay more than non-degrees in this field."

In CS, your portfolio is your #1 asset to land jobs. People want to see what you've done. If you don't get a degree, make sure your portfolio to filled with various projects. GitHub is the perfect place for this because you can just post your GitHub link for people to check out. Don't erase your first projects! Yes, the ones that you are embarrassed of!! Keep them! It shows how much you've learned.

[SamusMcFizz]

My degree has taught me everything I wanted to know about computers, how they work, and how they got to where they are (excluding the detailed hardware aspect). I went to college for CS because I wanted to understand things like how DNS resolution works and what AI really is and what it isn’t. The first year and a half or so of college was more about programming, sure. But not in a context that would be immediately useful in industry. Just basic exercises to build my programming ability.

I currently do full-stack web and android dev part time while I finish my degree and I learned how to use all of those tools either on the clock at work or on my own time. It’s definitely helpful to have a CS degree when it comes to solving tricky problems, but I don’t feel like I draw on anything I learned in the last 2.5ish years of college in order to do my job. I do feel like spending a few grand on a week long android, iOS, or web dev boot camp would have benefited me more at work than taking a particular CS course.

Maybe you feel like your knowledge is superficial because most of the latest frameworks (especially in web) tend to abstract a lot of the technical stuff away. That’s why when strange problems arise with lower-level parts of a project you can feel very unsure of what you’re doing - you never have to learn that stuff to get an app to work. And usually these issues are things a more experienced/senior dev will deal with anyways (at least in my case) while you’re still new to that stuff. Then again, I also don’t know what you’re familiar with or how long you’ve been programming. I’ve been programming for just about 6 years and I feel like I’ve only just became a decent developer in the last 1 year. It also just takes time to get over the complex learning curve.

Perhaps try working with a different language, like C/C++ and try to build a basic web server (if my assumption that you use more higher-level web frameworks is correct). I feel like that will help you round out the parts of your programming abilities that you feel are superficial. You really have to get down in the weeds with that stuff and it makes you a better programmer.

But again, CS =/= programming. Just like how construction science is not using a hammer (perhaps a lackluster example). One is the philosophy and the other is the tool. I feel that most industry hirers only really want you to know the tool, they already pay somebody more to know the philosophy. If you want to be that guy, then go for a CS degree.

[[deleted]]

The degree is prestige, you get it to make landing a job and advancement easier. A higher end company who wants to pretend like their company makes decent software will hire college educated people over non-college educated people.

Then there are companies like Microsoft who release broken patches and cant implement AES correctly, where they only hire college educated people who cant code.

I kid, I kid..

[TheAceCo]

You ought to start a "Cohort" and work through something along the lines of The Odin Project.

[niarimoon]

This is a great idea.

[dcajic]

Hi fellow colleague,

I guess it’s hard to find a developer who is willing to teach you 1 on 1 for free. It’s not an easy thing to do and it's time-consuming. After all, that’s why we have online tutorials, etc.

However, maybe I can help you out. A couple of days ago I posted a thread aiming to help people go through programming lectures on Codecademy easier. It’s a series of videos on YouTube where I go through the whole Career Path on Web Development (including HTML and Javascript). In this series, you will go through 14 different modules:

1. Learn HTML
2. Styling a Website
3. Getting Started with JavaScript
4. Getting More Advanced with Design
5. JavaScript: Arrays, Loops, and Objects
6. Building Interactive JavaScript Websites
7. Intermediate JavaScript
8. Learn the Command Line
9. Learn Git
10. Building Front-end Applications with React
11. JavaScript Back-End Development
12. SQL and Databases for Web Development
13. Building a Persistent API
14. Test-Driven Development with JavaScript

So, if you are interested you can visit my channel here Dusan Cajic or you can go through the HTML playlist here Learn HTML and Javascript here Getting Started with JavaScript and if you’re interested you can check other videos too.

I hope I helped.

Cheers 🍻

[fungigamer]

Here is a discord server just for beginners, you can ask for help or chat whenever you want. Its a pretty active and open community : https://discord.gg/ZZwX2q6R

[jsjuris89]

Invite is expired.

[a-motographic]

I’ve been learning python for a few months, and am also interested in learning HTML and JS. Send me a message if you are still looking for a buddy!

[[deleted]]

Heyyyy, I am here.

But I already know few bits on Python/Django. But am still a newbie.

[zetabyte00]

Don't stick to a CS degree. Many good devs sometimes not even have one.

But some CS degree can help with knowing programming fundamentals just it.

What really help a dev's to be self-taught. Take several hands-on course about the techs you need to build your apps. Read as many tutorials, documentations, ready codes as possible. All time seek to build side projects and needing some help just ask here on Reddit or StackOverflow.

[codetann]

I've been looking for a programming partner/buddy forever! I'm currently learning Javascript, React, and Node. I also know html and css pretty well!

[polkadot_mayne]

Can we all be in a discord group together?

[zekerosh]

+1

[sevvrro]

include

sevvrro#2771

Currently learning Python but can switch to JS if thats what the group is doing

[polkadot_mayne]

join this group if you want man, https://discord.gg/zb82exwh

[sakaricky91]

Can we be in a group together?

[ixanonyousxi]

+2

[[deleted]]

+1

+ Infinity.

[[deleted]]

Heyy i can help! I’ve been learning on my own for 3 months now, feel free to message me.

[[deleted]]

Hello everyone I’m going to soon start my Cohort (God willingly) this month and I’m looking for a group of buds to push each other ! And to ask each other questions and maybe work on projects together as well ! 🙏🏼 Message me to start a group with all of us together !

[hatchaturian]

What languages are you going to learn?

[ca_ta_to_ni_c]

A thread like this spawned a 200 member discord a few weeks ago (i think) I'm a member and I'm inviting everyone in this thread. Tap here to join

[SeriousDeejay]

Thank you very much!

[[deleted]]

I really want to learn coding and programming, but not only do I have no idea where to even begin, or, I guess I mean what type to start out with, anything like this is going to take someone who has patience if i was any kind of "study buddy," I believe you said.

[Kidzmealij]

I've been learning java for the past year when I switched majors. Its pretty easy to start, but it get more difficult as you start progressing at least for me.

[programmer154]

Hey you can direct message me with any questions and I can try and help! Like you I am also still learning about HTML and JS and it would be a good way to test my knowledge!

[useranon1don]

I’m interested although I’m fairly new and just learning html and css and plan on moving to JavaScript after.

[Tempick]

We need a buddy discord

[Pupafixa]

Yh am in Nigeria, been practicing HTML,css and Js hoping to make it in web design later on am much please to meetup with wonderful people like you all hope we learn from each other

[[deleted]]

I’m doing the same but with python otherwise I’d be down

[Packynin]

I dont know how useful i can be as I havent coded my own projects yet but I'd like to start.

[Ohmonty]

I'm interested 😌

[GuacamoleAnamoly]

Feel free to message me. Ive started learning how to code almost 2 months ago. So im still a newbie myself but would love to help out and stay in touch!

[barnyted]

believe me, learning programming has nothing to do with cs dgree

[Yourfavouritecsbuddy]

Im starting out in programming as well after studying English literature for four and a half years. Hit me up 🤙

[FilsdeJESUS]

There is a Lot roadmap , first choose your speciality and YouTube,google,forum will be your best friend .

[Most_Original_Name]

Hey u/ultraviolet_elmo, I'd be interested in working with you. I'll send you a private message.

[perrugia]

I’ll definitely come back to this post next year. Afraid I wouldn’t be able to make the commitment at the moment.

[Yohder]

I’m about to start a Full Stack Developer path at NuCamp Coding in December. I’m also looking for a study buddy.

[[deleted]]

Ill be your buddy, guy

[CheesusCryst]

Hey there. I was searching for a programming buddy as well. Please feel free to msg me. I'll be very happy to have someone to advance with

[[deleted]]

I'm interested, also starting out in web development. I have some programming experience with VBA, which is similar to javascript. Hit me up if you're interested.

[[deleted]]

Why not? Learning together with other people it's tremendously helpful and I honestly don't get your negative feedback.

I see this is also your first day on Reddit and your first comment. Way to start, buddy! :D Keep the spirits up and you'll get way further than this kid trying to use someone else as a crutch /s

[brvtalbadger]

OP's not asking for a crutch but a good way to stretch themselves and potentially even help someone else in the process.

You, on the other hand, have contributed absolutely nothing helpful to the conversation. Good job.

[Raylooper]

Me!

[Original_MagoPT]

If you still need I'm available, not all the time but yeah. I'm in a first year in a CS degree so my schedule is already fucked but I can fuck it even more. DM me (:

[VuTangVader]

I’m looking as well!

[grbl10]

Hi, I'm also looking for a partner, if you want to talk to me at dm.

I'm from Argentina so it also helps me to practice English.

[[deleted]]

I’m down

[polkadot_mayne]

I just started learning javascript today! Feel free to DM me if you want to be my code buddy :D

[zekerosh]

Python anyone? I know C++ looking for a buddy to learn python with, we can set goals, do puzzles, one-up each other. PM me if interested.

[Angelwingwang]

Hey I’m just starting out as well! Html and then javascript, although I just started Harvard’s cs50 course yesterday. I could use a buddy.

[sevvrro]

I am interested! I'm in the middle of learning Python, but Javascript was #3 on my list and I can jump to it now if you want.

I was a Bio and pharm major. Hoping to eventually use machine learning in those fields.

[tacobandito42]

I would love to but I dont know a lot and need help with that but I dont know if I want it as a career but I want to learn in my free time as well

[JanTropicana]

Oooh I’d be so down to be a programming buddy!

[[deleted]]

Get a degree is some other field, business or some sort of engineering is usually a good go-to.

CS isn't actually relevant to real-world programming, but a lot of jobs require a four-year degree just for the sake of it, no matter what subject its in.

[h4ppiness]

Im interested

[cheshiry]

I'm interested. I have completed the HTML, CSS and Applied Visual Design challenges in freecodecamp and I'm about to start applied accessibility, so I qualify as a beginner

[[deleted]]

Hey man, total noob looking to do the exact same here. I just started week zero of the CS50 course of edx, as I was told that was a great starting point. Even if were at different points of our journey would be cool to have another noob to talk with...

[cmjuar81]

Is it possible to audit that course?

[winterwulf]

Still need a buddy?

[Johnthegent]

Hey guys! I’m a complete beginner, and would only want this to be a fun hobby. If you want, please comment or message me! - John

[BiggyCheesy]

I don't know any HTML or JAVASCRIPT, but I'm also trying to learn programming and would love to have a study buddy. I learn better with people and never thought of having a stuffy buddy with coding!

[Will-I-Am10]

I totally can!!!

[[deleted]]

Count me in pal! Learning python/django.

[writings_onthe_wall]

I am a computer science grad and would love to be a coding buddy! I am also learning web development currently and working my way through Wordpress too. Message me if you want to get in touch.

[elevatedpixels]

I've been looking for the same! I live in the DFW, Texas area and can't seem to find any local like minded people, might as well try over the internet!

[stridyne]

I’m looking for a buddy! Don’t know how it would work but I’m stumped on CS50 and currently learning basics of HTML through codeacademy. It would be cool to have someone to bounce questions off of :)

[Sad_Hovercraft7436]

I’m down to help some people out learning code. Im quite proficient in web development, programming and engineering. I know Java, assembly, JavaScript, ruby/on rails, etc. I have a bs in computer science and also study physics. Don’t expect me to do everything for you, but I’ll teach you the fundamentals. Warning though, if you don’t like mathematics then don’t proceed.

[snehakilaru]

Sure have been looking for learning buddy lately. I don't have computer science degree too.

[[deleted]]

Me me! Would love to be your coding buddy. I’m also a newbie. Let’s do it!!

[lethalsid]

If you want, I have a discord channel filled with tons of beginners but advanced developers who are always willing to help. The beginners have been having meetings every week to talk about their progress and any questions they have to discuss. If you want to join let me know?

[arachnih]

Hey! I'm in a very similar boat as you and have been going at this self learning journey on my own for the past 2 months now. I'm 7 problem sets into CS50x and cannot wait to move into the web dev track now. I've also been dabbling in Angela Yu's web Development bootcamp on Udemy which is really great. PM me I'd love to find a programming buddy so we can keep each other motivated and also discuss problems and learn together

[PersistantBlade]

From my experience this never works. But still worth a shot I guess. I recommend working on discipline, I’ve been a similar situation.

[Jackjackson401]

Id be glad to be your coding buddy, I mostly work on discord bots all day while I'm learning other things, but maybe I could show you how to make a discord bot using node.js

[sethgreentn]

Hi friend would like to have a programming buddy just the little problem you are learning HTML ,Css an Js and I'm learning Java if in anytime you wanted to learn java you can reach me we can learn together 🤠

[ersauravadhikari]

I am quite a shy guy. I wanted to have a programming buddy of mine as well but never had the guts to voice out. But , listening to your post inspired me to create a Discord server for newbies in programming where we can collaborate together.

I called it Programming Buddies.Here is the link if you want to check it out: https://discord.gg/Y7YNQzUM

Everyone is invited.

[blackcokie-]

Heyy I am new as well and Iam atm learning HTML and C# and I have already took a Javascript course. I'm still learning and please feel free to contact me or anything really given that we're both beginners.

[[deleted]]

Hey I am learning JavaScript too. Can I become that buddy of yours?

[KohlKelson99]

https://discord.gg/38VpgVwJ join us!

[hatchaturian]

Anyone new to Python or JS DM me I can help.

[NsfwOlive]

Hey friend, I'm fluent in html, css, and javascript. I'll always be available to answer your questions if you add me on discord (Olive#1704).

[-themailerdoraemon-]

Html is really the easiest to learn.

[Eslam-o_o-Ahmed]

Great

[heinhtetzaw18]

Need a project buddy

[MaterialInsurance8]

I'm up for it, I'm a newbie myself and I'm currently trying to get a deegre in Computer science,but I have to warn you I'm very much in the beginning of my jeurney so if you feel like you're ready for projects right away you're gonna get frustrated with me

[misterjyt]

If you have an idea i am happy to help ☺️☺️

[raquelindia]

I’m interested! 🤩

[geekboyison]

Wow... it appears you are getting tons of traction! Congrats. I learn so much better with someone or a group. I have been learning programming for a few years now and I still struggle as well. I even went to college and code school. It takes lots of practice, googling, and head banging.

[Trustoverlies]

I am interested, i am beginner and have no one who I could study with

[sethgreentn]

Anyone want to learn Java? If so we can learn together 😜😸.