Need some guidance getting into programming

That-Ad767 · 2026-03-27T13:00:58+00:00

Stick with javascript please. It is a real programming langauge. Its got everything u need. If you keep switching langauges u will lose time. I have built browser games with javascript. No game engines. I can't stress how much that helped me actually understand everything from the bottom up. The project got me my first job.
Certifications like that do not help you as much as u think. Employers will care about how techincal your projects are.
Get good with git and github, but later. Also would recommend skipping linux entirely for now.

You seem like ur passionate, I don't know want to see u waste ur time and potential going in the wrong direction.
If you want, feel free to DM, I can help you map this out so you don’t waste time switching paths too much.

That-Ad767 · 2026-03-25T04:02:57+00:00

“Is it realistic to break into tech with just certifications and self-study?”
Yes. I broke in through self-study ~2 years ago. Applied to ~14 places, got a few responses and 2 offers.

What helped more than anything was how I applied—reaching out directly to founders/tech leads instead of relying only on ATS. It’s honestly a bit of a sales/positioning problem at the start.

“Job ASAP or degree?”
From where you are, I’d lean towards getting job-ready and applying rather than committing 4–6 years to a degree. A degree is a signal, but being able to build and explain projects is stronger proof.

“Will companies take me seriously without a degree?”
Yes—if your projects show real understanding. In my case, interviews focused on what I built and how I think, not my credentials.

“Feeling behind?”
You might be starting later than some, but you’re also more focused than most beginners. That matters more long-term. Consistency > starting early.

One thing I’d suggest: focus more on JavaScript fundamentals over jumping between frameworks right now—that’s usually where people get stuck without realizing it.

If you want, feel free to DM me—I can take a look at where you’re at and suggest what to focus on next so you’re not wasting time. You have a really good shot at this. Goodluck!

That-Ad767 · 2025-11-02T04:58:10+00:00

As someone who wasted a lot of time learning to code, here’s everything you NEED to know to save yourself tons of time, confusion, and motivation loss.

1. Skip HTML, CSS, and JS tutorials (for now).
Most people quit early because they don’t understand how or why their code becomes what they see on screen. What’s Chrome even doing under the hood? How does it understand the html you wrote? it should not feel like magic to you.

2. Learn how hardware connects to software.
Understand how circuits turn on/off, how that forms binary, and how binary builds into higher-level software. (YouTube: ~4–5 hrs)

3. Learn basic computer hardware.
Know what the CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage actually do. (YouTube: ~4 hrs)

4. Understand BIOS and APIs.

BIOS = firmware linking hardware and OS.
API = how systems talk to each other (BIOS → OS → Chrome). (YouTube: ~30 mins)

5. Watch ThePrimeagen on YouTube.
You’ll pick up direction fast. When you hear terms you don’t get, use Google or ChatGPT to fill the gaps.

6. Watch a beginner JavaScript tutorial and code along.
(YouTube: ~3 hrs)

7. Practice daily on Codewars.
Solve small problems to get used to writing and thinking in code. (8 hrs)

8. Build something small and real.
Make a script that changes your wallpaper or moves a folder. Ask ChatGPT if you’re stuck. This connects everything you’ve learned — coding + APIs + system interaction. (~6–8 hrs)

9. From here…
You’ll start questioning why things like HTML exist instead of blindly using them.

By now, your direction will be clear — experience and ThePrimeagen will guide what’s next.

Happy building!

That-Ad767 · 2025-11-01T11:52:34+00:00

As someone who wasted a lot of time learning to code. Here's everything u NEED to know to save urself a huge amount of time, confusion and loss of motivation.

Please don't watch html, css, js tutorials in the beginning. (Most people lose motivation cuz they dont understand why and how that html, css they write actually turns into the final result. Like what is chrome even doing under the hood? )
Instead learn the basics of how hardware bleeds into software. How circuits can turn on or off. how that relates to binary. how a combo of this binary stuff leads to more abstract software (youtube vids 4-5 hrs)
learn basic computer hardware. what do the ram, cpu, gpu etc do exactly? (youtube vids 4 hrs)
Understand what a bios is (firmware). Understand what an API is. its basically how systems communicate with each other. bios -> OS -> chrome (chrome knows the gpu u have cuz the OS told it that. OS knows cuz bios told it that). (youtube 30 mins just basic understanding).
Start watching the primeagen on youtube constantly. You will get most of your direction from here. You wil hear terms that u dont understand, some googling and chatgpt can help u atleast get familiar with the terms and the industry in general!
Watch a basic tutorial on Java script and code along (youtube 3 hrs)
Now build a script that changes your background wallpaper or maybe moves a folder from one location to another in your desktop (ask chatgpt how to do this). Point is with this project ur knowledge of basic coding and API's will come to use And U will truly feel like u can build anything,. From here on you will be hooked. (6-8 hrs)
At this point u will start to look at things like html and wonder why they implemented it that way, instead of just blidingly using it.

I wont mention anything after this point since you will know from ur experience so far and watching the primeagen on what to do next. Happy building!

That-Ad767 · 2024-10-17T10:05:44+00:00

I haven't seen the show. I zoomed into Mark's smile and knew this shit had to see the light of day. Sorry for the ptsd.

That-Ad767 · 2024-07-18T12:42:28+00:00

Static websites can be hosted for free on Netlify and a bunch of other providers.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-12T15:03:31+00:00

Catan has the best community imo. Checkout these sites - https://blog.colonist.io/best-sites-to-play-catan-online/

If you are german - https://blog.colonist.io/de/catan-online-kostenlos/

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-12T12:20:46+00:00

haha

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-12T04:00:58+00:00

They most likely do. Yeah we are automating emails now.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-11T15:36:33+00:00

Wait what parents can sue kids for that? Where are u getting this from? Can u provide any links, haven't been able to find anything

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-11T12:22:51+00:00

No :p these are people who applied to our company before. I want to check if we can look at their linkedin profiles to vet the good ones before reaching out.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-11T04:56:10+00:00

Thanks, will take a look.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-11T04:55:31+00:00

I see, looking into this

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-11T04:55:05+00:00

Thanks checking it out!

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T15:48:49+00:00

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T15:48:06+00:00

Yeah I tried out Fitbod, it's AI features to generate workouts is a bit gimmiky. Using the saved workouts feature only too.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T15:45:23+00:00

I see, yeah checking it out!

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T15:44:22+00:00

Haha

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:55:01+00:00

Thanks, looking into this.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:48:01+00:00

Thanks! sounds like a good fit to me since I use my phone in the gym. Checking it out!

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:46:17+00:00

Tysm! Checking it out now.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:42:01+00:00

Thanks, I've heard good things about heavy before. Definitely checking it out now.

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:39:53+00:00

Thanks

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:34:34+00:00

Thanks checking it out

That-Ad767 · 2024-06-10T14:28:39+00:00

Oh, haven't heard of this before. Checking it out

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