The TeachMeTom Show

Am I too old to learn programming?

This is a difficult one. I get this question multiple times per week:
"Tom, am I too old to learn programming?"
Hey, I'm not 25 anylonger myself. Listen to this episode to hear my answer and my advice.
 
Have a question yourself?
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What kind of computer do I need to learn programming?

We all know that feeling - we want to do something, but we are not sure that we have everything we need to actually get started...
In this episode, Tom answers the question
"What computer do I need to learn programming?"
Have a question yourself?
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What’s the BEST programming language to learn?

This is by far the question that Tom receives the most often:
There are so many languages - how do I choose the best programming language to learn?
Have a question yourself?
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How to be your own boss as a software developer

How to quit working for employers and start working for yourself...
And what to look out for.

How often do we have to do this?!

Loops are blocks of code that are executed multiple times...
But how many times exactly is "multiple times"?

Doing things more than once with loops

Oftentimes we need to execute a part of our program not just once, but multiple times.
Here's how to do it.
 

What’s The ”Lego Principle” In Programming?

How to learn ANY programming language in 3 steps.
In this episode, we talk about the final, but most fundamental step - the concept of modularity.
This is the idea that you do not start every new program completely from scratch. Instead, you use existing building blocks to "assemble" what you want - similar to playing with Lego.

Step 2 to Learn Any Programming Language

"I don't know how to start. There's so much to learn, so many new concepts..."
Here's the solution: You need to structure your learning path in 3 steps, to avoid feeling overwhelmed or getting frustrated.
In this episode, we talk about the second step to learn any programming language.

The First Step To Learn ANY Programming Language

People always ask "How do I get started with programming?"
Here's my answer. You need to structure your learning path in 3 steps, to avoid feeling overwhelmed or getting frustrated.
In this episode, we talk about the first step to learn any programming language.

Comparisons

All computer programs are full of comparisons - comparing the PIN code you entered with the correct code, comparing whether the length of the password you entered is long enough, comparing whether the balance on your bank account is more than the amount of cash you want to withdraw...
Let's talk about comparisons, and why they play such an important role in programming.