The document outlines eight essential points for beginners to consider before starting to code, including understanding programming basics, choosing the right language, utilizing version control, and writing maintainable code. It emphasizes the importance of debugging skills, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, practice in problem-solving, and learning to use libraries and frameworks. By following these guidelines, aspiring programmers can enhance their skills and efficiency in software development.

1. 8 things to know before you Start to
Code

2. 1. Understand the Basics
of Programming
Languages
• Learn about variables, data types,
control structures (loops, conditionals),
and functions.
• Example in python:
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3. 2. Choose the Right
Language for the Task
• Different languages are suited for different tasks.
Python is great for beginners and general-purpose
programming, JavaScript for web development, C++
for system programming, etc.
• Example in JavaScript
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4. 3. Use Version
Control
• Version control systems like Git help you
track changes, collaborate with others,
and manage code versions.
• Basic Git commands:
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5. 4. Write Readable
and Maintainable
Code
• Use meaningful variable names, write
comments, and follow coding standards.
• Example in python:
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6. 5. Debugging Skills
• Learn to use debugging tools and practice
reading error messages to find and fix
bugs efficiently.
• Example in python:
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7. 6. Understand Data
Structures and Algorithms
• Study common data structures (arrays,
linked lists, trees) and algorithms (sorting,
searching) as they are fundamental to
programming.
• Example in python
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8. 7. Practice
Problem-Solving
• Regularly solve coding problems on platforms like LeetCode,
HackerRank, or CodeSignal to improve your logical thinking and coding
skills.
• Example in python
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9. 8. Learn to Use Libraries and Frameworks
• Libraries and frameworks can save time
and effort by providing pre-written
code for common tasks. Examples
include NumPy for scientific computing
in Python, React for building user
interfaces in JavaScript.
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