Hi guys any advice/ideas for a complete novice in the computer science world
I’m looking for a career change I’m approaching 40🤦♂️ I’m currently applying to do a computer science degree part time but am also looking to learn online myself so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
I completed the “build a cat photo app” yesterday , it was day 1 on my journey yesterday literally
Looking for tutorials, videos, podcasts etc .
Ps, if I’m took old please tell me 
Thanks
Hello and Welcome to the forum @greglloyd2007 !
Here is a link to Quincy’s full book that is very helpful and full of great guidance, and insights. I listened to the full book as he read it for us.
Wishing you great success on your coding journey! 
Hello! I don’t think 40 is too old for any kind of change. 
I have experience coding, but I am a beginner to the programming languages being taught here 
I don’t have any tutorials, but I do have this video for you:
we’re all here to learn, good luck on your journey!
Thanks for the replies guys I’ll check all this info out !
Just a follow up after some replies yesterday …Iv downloaded the Audio book ready to listen , Iv watched 1 hour of programming and cs YouTube episode on freeCodeCamp channel … also came across a whole cs course on the channel from Harvard called cs50 which I’ll start watching at some point !
Build a cafe project completed yesterday also
Congratulations for taking bold decision to jump into “IT Industry” and also for completing 50% of your life journey 
Did you check all the various kinds of jobs available in your region / country ?
Did you made list of points based on which you made call to be a “Web Developer” ( I’m assuming you wish to be one )
I suggest do check kind of IT jobs available and do watch YT videos from real world people working in that field
Then make a “data” based decision to learn and get into new field till you’re 60 
All the very best
I suggest Replit’s 100 Days of Code course. A full, complete Python course. You learn the basics to Flask.
AND their community is great!
The cs50 course on YouTube doesn’t have any course material.
Watching isn’t really enough to learn.
Here is a link to the cs50 course they update every year, with course material and extra vids:
Its also project based, but not the same as freeCodeCamp.
If you find it difficult, you can always try it again another time.
Again , thanks for the useful replies so helpful ! I’m back here asking what kind of laptops you guys own for your activities ? I don’t want to break the bank but want something that makes life easier and up to the job ! Thanks
I just would like to add, if you do get stuck, or just would like to use another resource, the following site,
also provides guidance and examples, along with quizzes.
I use it along side my learning here. But, I admit to be a bit bias to freecodecamp, as it is very project focused and has beginners, along with more experienced people in mind with the training. It is always progressive, too.
I find the podcasts informative and inspirational for people looking to make a career of programming.
You will go far because you have the determination and the mindset to work through problems, and know to come to the forum if you cannot find the solution in the posts.
May your coding journey be smooth!
I started this course a few weeks ago. It’s very thorough and I’m learning a lot. I’ve decided to jump in here as well.
The thing to remember is it is a course from Harvard University. It’s made for intelligent folk. Only 4 percent or so(I think) that apply get in. There is no shame in putting it down and coming back later, as you said.
I’m currently using an old second hand gaming PC that had bits torn out of its mother board 
Before that I had an old second hand laptop that was 5 years old at the time and would heat up.
I’ve even heard of developers using their mobile to write code 
When your just starting to learn, you don’t really need a new device.
Online environments make things much easier.
Tho I understand the excitement, if your able to use the browser without trouble and freeCodeCamp is working for you, I’d advise waiting at least 3 months before buying a new device.
(It can be a celebration gift to yourself)
Try to complete your first Cert and finish a course/path, give yourself time to see if you enjoy programming.
If you want to start making things locally, you could try using a simple text editor like Notepad 
(that is what I used at first, but there should be a default editor on Linux and Mac also)
Welcome to the community
In truth the Harvard course isn’t that bad, but does take some getting used to.
I have terrible math skills and always did poorly in school having dropping out of further education.
Whenever I complete a problem set, I’m left feeling a little shocked.
I’ve found the trick is to break things down into VERY small steps and take them one at a time. (I learnt this while doing the first course on freeCodeCamp)
With learning to programme most people are intelligent enough.
What makes people quit is the time it will take them to learn and self doubt. Even intelligent people sometimes quit.
In my experience learning to push through that is the hardest part of learning to programme. It helps to celebrate every small win.
you are never too old to do anything
Hi guys update on my journey , I’m plugging through the curriculum on here I’m currently on the “registration form “ topic which ti be honest found incredibly hard.
Iv listened to 2 podcasts on here which Iv found inspiring and today my application has been sent to the admissions team at UK Uni for a part time online computer science degree. Think it’s 5050 wether I’m offered a place but fingers crossed !
Congratulations on keeping your focus on your coding path.
Wishing great progress and acceptance to the university course.
Your never too old for a change! I’m going to be 58 in November and I’m here re-learning everything! Good luck and stick with it!
Hey guys quick update Iv been offered a uni place by LIBF(London institute finance and banking ) on there Cs degree online part time , anyone got any experience with these ?
I’m plodding through the curriculum on here, I’m in 2 minds wether to do the degree or just carry on self learning through free code camp and other resources, I wouldn’t have time to do both. Thoughts would be appreciated , thanks
Is this the course you’re talking about?
https://www.libf.ac.uk/degrees/undergraduate/bsc-hons-computer-science-online/
Yeah that’s the one ? Iv been offered a place and the first 30 days is a cooling off period s if I find the studies, online teaching etc is not right for me I can leave the course without a charge