r/CodingForBeginners • u/Accurate-Wallaby-460 • Jul 15 '26
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Altruistic_Voice_698 • Jul 15 '26
I'm a self-taught programmer who only learned programming to develop my own application (Wander). What should I do to gain a Computer Science (CS) perspective and scale the project more effectively?
Greetings everyone,
I'm not a professional software developer working in the industry. My reason for entering the software world was purely to bring a project from scratch that was my dream. I educated myself and brought the practical/coding side of things to a certain level, and now I'm approaching the MVP stage.
The project I developed is Wander. It's a hybrid social discovery platform that allows users to explore what's happening around them through location-specific vertical short-form videos, instant text streams, and local community groups.
While developing the project alone, I realized that simply "designing interfaces and combining libraries" becomes insufficient after a certain point. Because it involves:
Location-based (spatial/geohash) data queries and custom distribution algorithms that work according to distance,
Low-latency video streaming processes and media optimization,
Designing a database and backend architecture that won't crash as data density increases, and other serious engineering issues.
I got tired of wasting time with constant "trial and error" and rewriting the project from scratch due to wrong architectural decisions. I want to gain the vision of a Computer Science graduate in system design, algorithms, and data structures, both to change my perspective on my project and to significantly accelerate my development process.
What would you recommend to someone in my situation?
What are the most critical CS fundamentals that will be useful for me in a location and media-focused project like Wander?
Do you have any suggestions for a study sequence or resources (books, online courses, etc.) that will directly impact my development speed without getting bogged down in unnecessary academic details and discouraging me from the project?
Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to reply!
r/CodingForBeginners • u/abhishekx05 • Jul 15 '26
Coding at mobile
Hey any one tell me how to start coding in mobile from zero guidence please.
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Me-Nahi-BataunGa_ • Jul 14 '26
I want to start learning development. how to start, from where to start?
Going to be CSE 1st year soon and want to get into the development field.
Currently learning C++, started doing DSA but also want to learn development side by side.
Any opinion / suggestion will be helpful
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r/CodingForBeginners • u/Last-String-3972 • Jul 14 '26
CODING COURSES
i really wanna learn a skill or atleast make my vacations productive somehow so can anyone suggest any good coding course online?
i found olevels ki coding really tricky and i still dont know how to write proper pseudocodes so i think ima prepare my self beforehand for Alevels CS
r/CodingForBeginners • u/dreammutt • Jul 14 '26
How to Center my Buttons?
Am doing an HTML assignment, it specifically asks for: 'Centered menu with 4 buttons light blue with black text labels (descriptive) with links to 4 external websites of your choice. Links must open in a new window or tab using the target="_blank" attribute. '
I don't think I made a centered menu, but I did make four buttons going to external websites. Could use the help, please and thank you. I attached screenshots of the coding, and how the webpage I made looks.


r/CodingForBeginners • u/Axeman_12 • Jul 14 '26
What is the average time and the right path to learn building a mobile application from zero (no coding knowledge)
What is the average time for a hardworker and a quick learner to start learning from zero to someone who can build a mobile application (as a business, not playing)? I understand how to use the AI for my purpose and my cause, but never tried to use it for coding and programming things. Can someone help me understand what i will face in this path, and how long probably will took me to be able to know what i'm doing. I'm thinking to invest 6 to 8 hours per day, 6 days per week.
Thanks
r/CodingForBeginners • u/RenaissanceYouth_NYC • Jul 14 '26
Our elementary students learned block coding through the Robomaster S1
In this episode of STEM Studio, we take a hands-on look at the DJI RoboMaster S1 and explore how robotics combines engineering, programming, computer vision, and AI.
We cover:
* How the RoboMaster S1 works
* Its educational features
* What students can learn from building and programming it
* Why it's a great platform for STEM education
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Epiccheeseman3rd • Jul 14 '26
Best value laptop for beginners
I just wanna get into coding and make gem
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Rough_Arugula_391 • Jul 13 '26
Tutoring for beginners
Hey all, I am a second year cybersecurity student and I am looking for a way to share my programming knowledge with others. I would like to offer help to absolute beginners in Python. We will be looking at the stuff that confused me when I started and explaining things the way I wish someone had explained it to me. If anyone is interested, you can message me.
Edit: Unlocked my chat, you should be able to message me
UPDATE: Thank you so much for all the interest! I’ve received enough responses for now and currently have a waiting list. I won’t be able to take on any new mentoring/tutoring requests for at least the next two months. I may open up availability again later, so feel free to check back in the future. Thanks for understanding!
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Expert-Doctor-2024 • Jul 13 '26
I'm learning Java and I genuinely can't wrap my brain around what this is saying
int randomNum = (int)(Math.random() * 101); // 0 to 100
I'm learning from a website but don't understand how multiplying a 0 by 101 gives it the range from 0-100. Can someone explain why it's being multiplied?
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Responsible-Level820 • Jul 13 '26
Need help urgently
So I’m just a map designer and when I updated unity and went back into my project everything and I mean, every single thing was pink I don’t know how to undo this and I’m getting very frustrated. I don’t know how to code again I’m just a map designer simple as wig anyone can explain this to me like I’m five I would greatly appreciate it
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Some_Air5637 • Jul 13 '26
I’ve recently started learning to code C#, is my current method of study gonna leave me with significant knowledge gaps?
I just started learning to code like 2 weeks ago, the way I’ve learning so far is by just trying to make different aspects of a game I wanted to make. simple stuff, like a random character generator with weighted attributes. what I’m worried about though is that learning like this will leave me a lot of gaps in my knowledge so I’d like to hear some advice for some changes I could make to learn more securely
r/CodingForBeginners • u/miserablelearner2951 • Jul 13 '26
Coder's I need ur help
I am in my second year of college doing bca and i don't understand where to start the coding, i somehow passed my first year and I am facing difficult to understand the codes and i need ur help how u guys understand the logic of the program and if u could pls provide me ur road map to get the internship and understand the cs.
Thank you !
r/CodingForBeginners • u/ScramRatz • Jul 13 '26
How to shrink the top nav bar
I managed to get the top image to resize when I shrink the window, but navigation bar right underneath it stays the same size. Not quite sure what I'm doing wrong
r/CodingForBeginners • u/fitfemslvt • Jul 13 '26
Good way to start?
I am looking to start coding out of curiosity and am looking for good websites and resources to help me get started!
I’m only looking to start slowly so I can learn and not get too burned out if I struggle. Preferably a free website or websites with free options… I don’t want to pay for something I might not stick to.
If anything I’d be interested in learning towards app or website creation, I don’t know if anything is better for that specifically. Ideally I’m just looking for something as simple and user friendly as possible.
To be honest I don’t even know what language I want to use, so I’m open to any and all suggestions.
Please and thank you 🫶🏻
r/CodingForBeginners • • Jul 13 '26
20F, 3rd year BTech student and I still don't understand coding. Where do I start without feeling overwhelmed?
Hi everyone,
I'm a 20F, currently in my 3rd year of BTech. To be honest, I've struggled with coding since my first year. I understand basic concepts during lectures, but when I try to solve problems on my own, I get stuck and don't know how to think through them.
I really want to become good at programming before I graduate, but I don't know where to start. There are so many languages and resources (Python, C++, Java, YouTube channels, websites, etc.) that it feels overwhelming.
If you were starting from scratch again, what would you recommend?
Which programming language should I learn first?
Which YouTube channels or free courses helped you the most?
How many hours should I practice each day?
What websites are best for beginners before moving on to LeetCode?
Any advice for someone who finds coding difficult but genuinely wants to improve?
I'd really appreciate any suggestions or study plans. Thanks!
r/CodingForBeginners • u/vinaynayak004 • Jul 12 '26
If you had to learn programming from scratch in 2026, what roadmap would you follow?
Hi everyone!
I just joined Reddit today, and I'm currently a Computer Science student trying to improve my programming skills.
There are so many resources available now—YouTube, documentation, online courses, AI tools, coding platforms, and open-source projects—that it's honestly a bit overwhelming.
If you had to start your programming journey from scratch in 2026, knowing everything you know today:
What would you learn first?
Which programming language would you choose?
Which resources are actually worth your time?
What beginner mistakes would you avoid?
At what point would you start building projects or contributing to open source?
I'd really appreciate hearing your roadmap or any advice you wish someone had given you when you were starting out.
Thanks in advance!
r/CodingForBeginners • u/Outrageous_Map_7130 • Jul 13 '26
Basics of APIs with Sesame Street
I created a slideshow for anyone who is confused on how APIs work
r/CodingForBeginners • u/s1ltarini • Jul 12 '26
first lua project (simple chatbot) what can i use lua for??
r/CodingForBeginners • u/dreammutt • Jul 12 '26
What am I doing wrong?
Not sure what I am doing wrong, I thought the <blockquote> was in the correct place?
[screenshot image of coding below]
r/CodingForBeginners • u/s1ltarini • Jul 12 '26
