I've been really lost for a while.

I have never tried to learn Ruby, but I have spent the last couple of months learning some of the front end languages. Maybe try html or css first?

First of all have some patience, work through the treehouse topics and codeacademy and you will start getting an understanding of programming/coding altogether. All languages share the basic structure, of variable, functions, objects, loops, so it would be good if you start getting some sense on how those are used. Rome wasn't built on one day. Patience.

Here's some advice for you.

Most people fail to learn programming for the same reason they don’t get good at playing guitar: they give up too soon. Although they practice hard for the first few weeks, they soon lose motivation, and give up before they get results.

Trying to learn using a rhythm of intense activity over short periods of time followed by long pauses is problematic. Your mind needs time to absorb what it learns, so learning skills cannot be condensed into a weekend. By accepting this reality and using a learning approach that emphasizes incremental daily effort, you will be less likely to burn out and more likely to succeed. —Janki Method: Using spaced repetition systems to learn and retain technical knowledge.

Look, the most basic to start is HTMl/css and JavaScript, if you already have some knowledged do not hesitate on learn more about it, HTMl5 and css3 is very very nice to learn and go ahead with JavaScript, which is one of the most important languages right now, once you learn JavaScript go and start with jQuery (library) and some BootStrap (library), the last 2 libraries will make your life easier.

I start with the languages and libraries that I just mention and 7 months after I get a job as a Content Entry Developer. And I am going through all the Treehouse course because is good to remember the basics, as well that Treehouse has some very advanced courses, but first, start with the basics.

One of the best things about learning to code is making things, with CSS and some jQuery can make neat (small) things relatively quickly. So start there. Once you can get through the JavaScript Foundations and jQuery content then it's time to take on Ruby.

I've written a few thoughts on that, which I like to call my learn to program manifesto

I just received an e-mail from Learnstreet informing me that they will be shutting down July 31st. So just an FYI. James, your manifesto is great, but what would you suggest as an alternative to LearnStreet once it closes? Codecademy? Could you suggest any courses for Javascript?