Learning Resources

This section provides a curated list of free courses, websites, and repositories for learning various aspects of programming and technology. Whether you’re a beginner starting your coding journey or an experienced developer looking to expand your skills, you’ll find valuable resources here.

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Online Learning Platforms

  • FreeCodeCamp: Free coding bootcamp with interactive tutorials and exercises.
  • W3Schools: Comprehensive resource for learning web development languages and technologies.
  • Codecademy: Interactive platform offering free coding classes in various programming languages.
  • SoloLearn: Coding courses for beginners and experienced developers.
  • Mimo: Interactive coding lessons in a gamified mobile app format.

Coding Practice Sites

  • Codewars: Online code challenges for programming skill development.
  • LeetCode: Platform with a vast library of programming problems for practice.
  • HackerRank: Coding challenges and competitions for developers.

Open Source Courses

  • The Odin Project: Free, open-source curriculum for learning web development.
  • FullStackOpen: Open-source Full-Stack Web Development Course from University of Helsinki and Houston.
  • CS50: Harvard University’s introduction to computer science and programming.
  • Py4e.com: Python for Everybody, interactive Python tutorials covering the basics of the language.
  • Dj4e.com: Django for Everybody, interactive Python Django tutorials.
  • Pg4e.com: PostgreSQL for Everybody, tutorials on working with PostgreSQL databases.

Community-Driven Learning

  • freeCodeCamp by freeCodeCamp: An open-source community that helps you learn to code.
  • 100Devs: Free, community-based program by Leon Noel for tech job skills and full stack development.

Specialized Learning Resources

  • Dataquest.io: Courses on data science topics, including SQL, Python, and Machine Learning.
  • DataCamp: Interactive courses on data science with hands-on projects and community support.
  • Kaggle: Platform for data scientists with machine learning competitions and shared resources.
  • Mooc.fi: Finnish MOOC platform offering courses in programming, Cybersecurity and data science in English and Finnish.

Additional Resources

Remember, the key to learning programming is consistent practice and application of what you learn. Don’t just passively consume content - actively code, build projects, and solve problems!