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Coding is an invaluable skill set. With the internet of things/AI/robots/automation coming on strong, coding is the career with (arguably) the strongest job security. You're never too old to reinvent yourself.
9 Places You Can Learn How to Code (for Free)
Posted from inc.com
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Posted 8 y ago
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Good article. However, it's missing one of the best free resources, freecodecamp.com . It's an online 'coding bootcamp' that is truly free. As Executive Director of Code Platoon (an in-person non-profit coding bootcamp for veterans), we require all of our applicants to complete a portion of Free Code Camp.
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David Almaraz
Thanks for the tip Rod. I just signed up for freecodecamp.com. I'm curious to see what coding is like and if it's something that I can be passionate about.
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David Almaraz
And by the way, my kids are 6 and 4; any resource you recommend for them to start their coding journey?
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Rod Levy
For kids, lots of resources. Khan academy is great, but lots options which can be overwhelming. For young kids, https://scratch.mit.edu/ is really good.
Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share
Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
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You can also look into whether or not your employer or university has paid access to training resources. I'm picking at a course in C++ right now through Lynda.com that seems pretty good through my university's subscription.
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