Looking to start learning programming but unsure which resources to choose? Below is a list of free and paid materials that are perfect for beginners. I’ve personally used many of these resources, so I can recommend them with confidence. Start with the free courses, and only later, once you’re confident that programming is right for you, consider investing in paid tutorials and courses.
Free resources I recommend:
- FreeCodeCamp – A massive collection of courses, including frontend development. The platform is entirely in English, so if you’re not comfortable with the language yet, you might want to check out local-language materials, but keep in mind that English is essential in IT – you won’t be able to avoid it 😉.
- Pasja Informatyki – Free learning materials, not just for frontend but also backend and other programming-related content.
- HTML and CSS Course – A solid foundation for learning HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
- Webkod – A great site for learning HTML and CSS basics.
- KursJS – JavaScript for superheroes – In my opinion, this is the best Polish-language resource for learning JavaScript. I used it extensively and highly recommend it.
Paid resources:
- Samuraj Programowania (Bartek Borowczyk) and his platform, Studiuje.it – I started with Bartek’s courses, and they were crucial in getting me hooked on frontend development. After a period of intense learning, I became a frontend developer and achieved one of my many goals 😉.
There are tons of free and paid resources for learning programming available online. If you can, test out a few inexpensive courses to see if the teaching style suits you before committing to more expensive ones. Rely on reviews from others who have completed the courses – platforms like Udemy allow you to filter programming courses by ratings. Similarly, when watching tutorials on YouTube, check out the comments to see what others are saying 😉.
Good luck with your programming journey!
