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General Discussion Introduction

Nikilesh Sai
Nikilesh Sai
296 Points

I'm a beginner. What path should I choose?

I don't know nothing about coding and I'm new to this field. When I'm sign in to my tree house account there are huge collection of topics and I don't know nothing about anything. I need help to figure out my path in learning.

3 Answers

Cody Te Awa
Cody Te Awa
8,820 Points

Hi Nikilesh, I recommend starting with Python as a language. It is a great programming language to get you started and introduces you to all the fundamental programming ideas and practices you'll need to know to become a great programmer. Look for a python path within Treehouse which shouldn't be too difficult to find (FYI: They're the pink ones). That is my opinion anyway. I hope you start programming Nikilesh and if you do good luck! :)

Nikilesh Sai
Nikilesh Sai
296 Points

Thank you very much for the suggestion.

Jonathan Grieve
MOD
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,252 Points

I think this depends on what path in tech you want to go down. In the vast majority of development areas you're going to need some knowledge of how to make your projects look good. If you go into JavaScript, PHP, Java, Python, Ruby, you're going to need to know at least some CSS.

So for me the optimum starting point on Treehouse is the Web Design track, or the course I started with which is How to make a Website.

After this the choice is up to you. Have a look at the tracks available on Treehouse, look at what is covered and what jobs the tracks potentially lead to and I am sure you'll find something that is suited to you. :)

Nikilesh Sai
Nikilesh Sai
296 Points

Firstly I thank you for the suggestion and, I'm curious to know about the meaning of Treehouse Moderator. Are you one of the web developer of the Treehouse?