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How do I start coding if I have zero experience?

Real talk — I’ve been exactly where you are. I didn’t come from some techie background or fancy coaching. I was just a student, confused and Googling “how to start coding” at 2AM. So here’s what actually works (no gatekeeping):

🔹Step 1: Pick a language — just one.

Start with Python. It’s clean, simple, and honestly feels like English. You don’t need to learn 10 things at once. Just start small. Python was my first too.

🔹Step 2: Learn the baby steps — not the whole textbook.

Print stuff with print()
Create some variables
Mess around with if statements
Loop it up with for or while
Try writing small functions

Don’t try to “master” coding. Try to “understand” it. Just keep clicking ‘Run’ and watching what happens.

🔹Step 3: Build dumb little projects

Seriously. Forget building the next Facebook. Make a calculator. A quiz. A number guessing game.
Every time you break something and fix it — you’re leveling up

🔹Step 4: Google is your coding partner

I still Google things daily. So do professional developers. StackOverflow is basically therapy.

🔹Step 5: Stay chill, but consistent

You don’t need to code 5 hours a day. Even 20–30 mins daily will make you a different person in 6 months. Keep showing up.

Bonus: Learn with me on Kiddo

I’ve made this website for beginners like us — where every single line of code is explained the way I wish someone had explained it to me.
Plus, I drop mini projects regularly to help you actually apply what you learn (because just reading won’t make you a coder).
The site is still new, so I’m dropping new lessons every week. Stick around 🌱

Hope this cleared your doubt!

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