Software Development by Patrik

8 Rules For Learning to Code in 2025...and should you?

Looking to start coding this year? Travis from Travis Media shares eight essential principles to set you up for success:

Set a clear goal and timeline: Know what you’re aiming for—whether landing your first job or launching a project—and give yourself deadlines to stay motivated.
Focus on fundamentals, not trends: Learn core concepts (like data structures, algorithms, debugging) before chasing the latest shiny frameworks.
Build real projects: Apply what you learn by creating small apps, contributing to open-source, or freelancing to develop practical skills and a portfolio.
Balance breadth and depth: Start broad to discover what you like, then go deep in one area (web, mobile, data, etc.) to stand out.
Find a community: Join forums, Discord groups or local meetups for support, feedback, and valuable connections.
Practice consistently: Daily or weekly coding beats binge sessions—small, steady progress is more effective.
Embrace failure and feedback: Treat bugs and critiques as learning opportunities, not setbacks.
Maintain long-term focus: Stay curious, keep learning, and plan for ongoing development beyond your first project or job.