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A few tips that have helped many in the past:

- Start small

- Don't worry too much about the language

- Start with some free sources e.g. KhanAcademy, Udemy, libary books

- Have a very small project that you can use to learn

- Carve out some time each day/week to work solely on your pet project

- Ask questions

- Find a mentor

- Don't give up. Everyone starts at the bottom.



I think the main thing with this is that is has to be a lifelong activity. It's not something you can do for six weeks and 'achieve', but more, it's a continual learning exercise that never ends.

Start programming, make things, read things. Eventually you will realise that you're pretty good.

Be willing to put in years too.




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