Setting life goals is great. However, the most
important thing is to work daily toward achieving those goals. Many people
dream of becoming world-class but never take the first step. You cannot become
a developer without taking the right lessons.
Coding bootcamps in Kenya
offer aspiring developers a chance to gain coding skills first. However, you
may need the basics of coding before considering joining a coding bootcamp. The
internet has enough tutorials with introductory lessons to coding.
As you learn from the tutorials, consider the
following as well:
1.
Avoid shortcuts
Bootcamps are helpful if you have taken the basic
lessons in development lessons. However, if you are a newbie, you need to go join
one of the coding schools in Kenya. You can then
attend bootcamps regularly to sharpen your skills further.
Most coding schools hold occasional bootcamps for
different categories of developers. You may be lucky to find free coding
bootcamps in your area. Make the right decision between a full school program
and bootcamp depending on your level of skills.
2.
Do your homework
Whether you join a college or bootcamp, you have a great
responsibility to make the best out of the learning experience. Your tutors
will introduce you to programming and explain the concepts. However, the secret
lies in applying the concepts in real projects.
Go past completing assignments to playing with codes
at homes. Start with sample codes before trying to write codes from scratch. You
can search for samples online as well. Simply do not sit back and rely on the
class lessons alone.
3.
Keep the balance
Programming schools in Kenya
have different programs. However, the demands of programming do not change. The
truth is, you will spend hours on your computer when you start coding. Even the
best developers are sometimes stuck at the desk all day or night.
The tough days will come but you must learn to take
breaks. Do not wait until you are worn out to take a break. Schedule your breaks
and keep the rhythm. Create time to catch up with friends or do your hobbies.
Coding cannot be your only hobby!
4.
Get help
Coding is fun until you come across a bug that you
cannot understand or debug. Some coding concepts might also prove hard to
understand with the first mention. Do not shy away from asking for help when
you hit a dead end.
Be willing to acknowledge your weaknesses. Ask as
many questions as you need to until you understand a concept. If you have been
all night staring at the same code, that’s a good sign that you need help. You
do not need to wait that long to ask for help.
Here is our final tip. Have fun with it! Enjoy every
bit of the learning experience including the hard stuff. Every problem or challenge
sharpens your skills and teaches you something new.
