How To Master a Programming Language

According to UserGuiding, only 5% of the world’s population knows how to code. Coding can be hard, but with sheer determination and practice, one can master it.

All the programming languages are quite a trend with all the circuit branch students. They constantly seek to learn and explore ways to solve real-time problems. Adding to the fact that learning a language is not limited to students but also any age group, as you can see, children below the age of 7 are learning to code.

If you are a newbie to a programming language and want to know how to explore it in depth, here you go.

Programming language

A system understandable language that translates 0’s and 1’s. It is primarily an instruction that is given to a computer to do a job in a certain way. It is used to communicate between a user and a computer. The birth of programming languages took place to perform complex tasks and to make life easier and simpler.

When you talk about programming languages, there are many on the list. Have you ever wondered why new languages evolve when there are many in the existing ones?

Well, the new language evolves from the shortcomings of the existing languages. With every new update, there is always room for improvement. It is also to be matched up with the industry standards and requirements to create beneficial tools as well as technologies.

Complete beginners friendly

When you are starting with programming, the very first thing that you have to keep in mind is to do it only when you are passionate about it. Otherwise, the learning journey becomes tedious and monotonous.

Picking up the language: The first rudimentary stage of the journey is to choose a language, to begin with. Do a Google search and refer to tutorials and materials. The most popular languages in demand and trending are Python and Java. Preferably, you can start with Python as it has simple and clear syntax, so it requires the minimum lines of coding.
Strategizing: When you are done deciding on a language, strategize your preparation. Plan your schedule and do your daily lessons.
Practice: Along with the daily lessons, practise code regularly. You can make use of any online compiler.

Here are a few websites to help you to kickstart your journey

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Project Ideas

Simple calculator: This includes basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in any of the preferred languages.
Quiz Application: Able to highlight the right and wrong answers and display the marks at the end.
Simple Gaming application (Tic Tac Toe): A simple game of your choice with the bare minimum functionality.

You can refer to the project on Google to get an idea for reference.

Expertise in your skills (200)

This section is for those who wish to take a step further in expanding their knowledge and mastering the language.

If you are reading this, I assume you have a good understanding of any chosen language; you have your theoretical concepts at your fingertips and can code a basic and standard program. Therefore, be willing to advance your career or jump to a managerial position in the organisation.

Mastering and expertise might sound a bit similar, but let me tell you, they are distinct. When you master a language, you are learning it thoroughly. However, when it comes to mastering it, you are working in depth on the concepts with the real-time application.

Preparing a road map will help you achieve your goal. Also, this comes with time management skills. Balancing your time with the programming journey works hand in hand.

Efficient time management and working on real-time projects can lead to major life changes. Projects act as a rescue force at the time of job upgradation or requesting an increase in a hike.

Real-Time Project Ideas

Chatbot during an emergency: To guide you with the necessary precautions to be taken during an emergency, it should also immediately connect with the concerned emergency team when receiving an alert message.
Developing a plugin which can detect spam or fake message in social media applications. A plugin application with the use of appropriate algorithms to detect hoax messages and disable them from forwarding.
Stock Price Prediction: To create a model to predict the stock market to help investors invest in the shares at the least accurate deprivation.

Written By: Durrah Ismail Nasir