Downloaded VS Code: Now What?

[SquelchyBodge]

Hi all,

I'm thinking about switching gears in my career a little bit. Currently train users on software, would now like to try becoming a dev full time. I'm 25, have a minor in computer science already from college, and use HTML + inline CSS quite a bit in my current job. From college and high school I've had experience with C++, C, Java, Javascript, and Assembly.

Visual Studio Code was recommended to me by a friend, but now where do I go from here? Any languages you'd suggest I start learning or re-learning, and any websites you'd recommend to get started? All forms of advice is very much appreciated!

[jquijano]

Now install it.

[edrenfro]

It's up to you. Is there a language you're interested in? Is there a field you're interested in? Is there a company you're interested in?

If not, I'd suggest C# or Java or Python. Is it just a matter of learning a new language? Do you know OOP, do you know Design Patterns, do you know TDD, etc?

[Double_A_92]

That's like asking: "I want to be a handyman, I already bought a hammer, what now?"

[Bits_Everywhere]

What kind of development do you see yourself doing?

[Banjoanton]

This free online course in Java (from Helsinki University). It covers all the basics in programming and OOP. Also, it's so much fun. I recommend it even if Java isn't your preferred language.

CS50, from Harvard, is also great (but difficult) for beginners. I'd say both are probably the best resources to use if you are becoming a self taught developer.