5 Coding Projects (from beginner to advanced)

[@Endou47]

I'll start my Software Engineer degree in two months and you've been my guide through this CS world, man. Love watching your videos. Keep it up, dude. Cheers from Brazil!

[@lucashyko6566]

espero que tenha dado tudo certo meu bom!

[@jonybtw]

1 year after still wish you the best hugs from portugal!

[@StrongHeartGaming]

I'm at 3:50 in the video and it's already awesome! Quick tips for those who want them (I'm an university student in IT) for comparing different "hello worlds": -Beginner Level- -> Hello World == print("Hello World") -Intermediate Level- -> Hello World == create some program that does stuff for you to simplify your daily tasks (aka math problems solvers, auto-generate stuff for you to use, sort things from a file etc.) -Advanced Level- -> Hello World == you'll get to easily create a (kinda) complete API in about 3 hours and connect it to a front-end (that is somehow complex) to show data from a local/public database. It's about the point of view . So just don't give up cuz you're watching peeps online coding from zero an e-shop with a SQL database and other complex stuff. That's easy for them cuz they do it on daily basis. Perhaps now it's easy for you to automate any task that you need to do (aka intermediate level) and you wanna go to the upper tier. Well just be patient and don't give up (maybe others are looking at you like you're a god because they just got started, as you are looking at others and think they are gods because they are above you) . Be patient , have fun and subscribe to ForrestKnight cuz damn he's a god in programming xD ;)

[@theonewhoasked7254]

I'm starting a Computer science degree in 1 week. I've been binging all your videos . Hopefully I'll ready for all this.

[@asapbrianjr]

You're ready my friend. I went into my CS degree with no prior knowledge of it even existing. Now, I'm one interview away from my first job as an Android dev. You'll have a head start over 85% of the class. Just be prepared to work. Best of luck!

[@forthehomies7043]

Take it one day at a time. One step at a time. Fall in love with the long journey of life, and programming ahead! Best of luck to you.

[@emin6626]

I started this week too. Computer Organisation looks like hard hope I am wrong xd

[@wyalves]

Another useful tip is to make these projects in different programming languages, so besides improving your overall software development skills, you can also learn new languages in a more practical and less boring way.

[@Endou47]

Dale, brasileiro?

[@fknight]

But also avoid hopping from one programming language to another without truly understanding the concepts of one.

[@wyalves]

@@Endou47 Sim 😅

[@anon_y_mousse]

And if you're trying to understand a new language I've found that the most fun way is to read the specification or standards document, if one exists, and implement a compiler for it. It's also fun to write a BF interpreter if you want the easier route for trying to understand a new language. If you don't know it already, it's an esoteric language which I have to censor here, BrainF***.

[@bkucenski]

It's hard to say how useful language diversity it. You can make a lot of money in one main language. I make all my money in PHP. I've also used QuickBASIC, C++, C#, Perl, Java, and JavaScript. If you need or want to learn a new language, I found that recreating projects worked well. I had things I made in BASIC that I redid in C++. One of my projects years ago started with Wolf5K in JavaScript and went to Java, C++ and finally C# where I had bump mapping, depth mapping, real-time lighting, a web-site to create maps and upload resources that the C# game would download, etc. It was a little nuts. The bigger and more meaningful the project is to you, the more you'll learn as you spend more time on it. Most languages I learned by doing game programming. PHP I learned for strictly web-sites. I have my own big projects that have been in development for 10 years. One of them I wrote in PHP, then converted to C# and then converted back to PHP. You just need to figure out what projects are interesting to you and then focus on the language that's most appropriate for those projects.

[@NathanHedglin]

CMS is an amazing project. I built a CMS, e-commerce and SaaS site for a client as a junior dev. Made money and learned a ton.

[@psibarpsi]

how did you get the client?

[@ChiKiNGaming]

Perfect timing for this to pop up on my feed. I've been poking through Leetcode and feeling disconnected in some way. These connected type projects are just what I was craving! Tyvm🍻🐓

[@manbirsingh1634]

Perfect! I just finished basics of python and would love to try the ones i can!

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️…

[@ShtukyTech]

Python is my love!

[@Mnkeys]

Idk how you've done with this lately but the middle section is where you're gonna learn the most. Using different APIs to grab and manipulate data is key. Very rarely will you be able to utilize the 3rd one cause most structures are already built and you're manipulating it (unless you're starting from absolute scratch which is very time consuming)

[@davidtorres5646]

I am really enjoying these new type of videos about programming and CS!!

[@trulyno]

I remembered that several years i go i tried learning java from a book. I remember how o copied the code exactly from the book for a hellos world program and the program didn't work xD. After sever tries, the same code worked after restarting the ide. Definitely a bummer... I continued to learn from the book and stoped after a couple of days. But i did start again thanks to the courses i started. At the moment I'm last year school, then I'll go for an internship at an IT company. I want to start as a QA tester(from my courses), then after a couple of years to switch to back end dev. I'm not a creative person, so look for ideas to code like in this video. Thank you, it stopped my break from programming. My current project is modpack for Minecraft and i use js to modify recepies.

[@Taktical]

So i am in my 3rd year of my CS University for my Bachelor's Degree -Beginner Level- Hello World -Beginner Level- different equation calculators, auto generated stuff, writing and reading from files etc -Intermediate Level- Weather web app, using publicly available APIs Advanced Level Close to full stack application made as a sort of course check for both students and professors. Displays courses and grades for both, but professors can grade students directly from it. I still have a lot to learn, but i am happy to find out a lot of the things i did during my studies closely match the progress of what i need to get a job. Thanks.

[@nowmine]

Great info, you make the coding journey feel less daunting 👍

[@sema8962]

I'm second year Computer Science student and I'm planning to be Software engineer. These videos help me a lot, thank u💛

[@powerfix2075]

Hello, I am also in second year Computer science student and also planning to be software engineering .can you company with me?

[@lohacker9495]

I am in second year too but I still don't know what I want to be :(

[@sema8962]

@@lohacker9495 it's okay i think, just search about different fields (AI, game developing, cyber security...)

[@rhinoTube]

I just checked API Layer, there is so much stuff on there, I'm going to enjoy playing around on there!

[@alaouiamine3835]

Great video, i was bored of everything lately, and you just sparked my motivation.

[@proudlycanadian3023]

Since watching these "KZbin" videos, my knowledge of coding and Visual Basic Advanced level is of absolute perfection! It is impeccably flawless and immaculate to the highest degree! I know that I sound arrogant, but I recognise my own self-worth and pride! Thank you very, very much for being amazingly perfect to the highest degree!

[@specksdude]

I feel it. I am becoming one. Hurray. Thnx Forest

[@wandavazquez6320]

Great information. Thank you

[@loek1455]

Uhh nice, always great to get some ideas

[@WorldTimeLineChannel1]

Thank you Forest.

[@3WR6f3]

My next step is lower level tools dev and it's the ultimate challenge

[@manivannan.m1491]

Thank you man

[@ThaoPhuong-ln9vc]

Damn, the recession app is pretty on point lol

[@elijahzimmerman2053]

If you do project 3 on a sport you know nothing about it will be more like professional software development.

[@jorgeraymason]

Hey ForrestKnight, the perfect project for you is a Castle in the woods

[@duwangchew]

When I saw that you were using word, I knew I couldn't take this video seriously. Nice one.

[@TheFootballPlaya]

Let the Forrest be with you

[@JohannVF]

Could you drill down into what exactly a "content management system" consists of?

[@lp100black]

Yeah, I would like to know a little more as well

[@theepicgamer1196]

My understanding is that a Content Management System (CMS) is a tool that helps you to easily manage content (text, image, video) on a website without coding. An example of a CMS is Wordpress. If you look up "What is a content management system", you will probably find what you are looking for.

[@skvttlez1263]

The third project would probably be my next step but it seems like such a huge jump. I wouldn't even know where to start.

[@Jankcraft]

Nice Newfoundland mug my man

[@forthehomies7043]

3:05 - 3:25 *me crying thinking of my first time programming on a computer*

[@rein556]

Wow! and How can we find our own straight forward coding projects? after doing these?

[@christianrodrigues1965]

as a programmer that also enjoys surfing, I loved the analogy you made 🤣

[@brigaderog177]

you meant suffering*

[@pullrequest1481]

How should i please you to make the part 2 video of this. I really need projects, but injust kinda dumb to start. 🙏🏻

[@WeirdDev69]

I didn't understand the 3rd beginner level project! Can anyone explain in short?¿

[@mushroom_clouds]

Please where did you get that cool keyboard?

[@rxbugZz]

The facts at 3:06 tho

[@dylangrijalva944]

Great video! But I noticed that theses projects are focused on Web Development :(

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️…

[@NathanHedglin]

You can do non web stuff too. Examples of projects I've done - text based RPG game - build a pong / brick breaker game. - build a blackjack / game simulator that creates counting systems for advantage play - build a survival phone app that has a compass, flashlight and map - simple interpreter/ compiler - program that converts text to different formats (i.e. my dictionary for my fantasy language to Lexique pro format).

[@ap6471]

Amen.

[@NihilgeistYT]

Hey Mr.Knight, thanks for another great video. I had a question I'm a software eng student but feel like I haven't learned anything where is the best place to start learning from zero experience? I am struggling to find a a beginner path that makes sense. Hope you see this or somone can answer from the comments! Have a great day

[@nicomartin3756]

I used Udemy to get my basics down and start my journey. You can find some pretty awesome classes from great teachers on there. Wait till there’s a sale though. You can always go back a few of his videos I know he had a few sponsored videos from a learning company.

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

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[@shadow357]

Try w3schools

[@Mikebigmike94]

Man i don't know what to choose, i stopped half way through a python Udemy bootcamp cos i was enjoyed the data stuff we did so i completed a fairly long data science and machine learning course, enjoyed it but missed coding. If i try do both i probably wont master either.

[@ILoveAmerica1123]

Do whatever you think is interesting and fun. There is no wrong direction. If you are learning, you're doing the right thing.

[@Mikebigmike94]

@@ILoveAmerica1123 thanks for the advice! Since I wrote the comment I’ve switched to a electronics engineering degree with some coding modules.

[@E121C1C]

I'm an advanced beginner

[@pratikthorat3480]

I do not understand this particular statement and it's context. "Your technical debt is through the roof." Can anybody explain?

[@damin1916]

I already did these projects, I was just wondering if someone had a tip for an advanced project to get better at back/end development with nodejs and typescript. i am trying to get something to impress companies so they want me as an intern.

[@joelleimbacher6696]

I dont know i started my Software Career with an Iphone/android app that fully works that im gona deploy when its 100% finished its a Motivation Calendar but i have so much work to do now 😫

[@Da_c9]

Hi I'm 15 and I wanna learn how to code , how do I get started

[@NathanHedglin]

Find an online Python REPL Read Python documentation You really don't need much else.

[@ShtukyTech]

Now you have to choose programming language

[@darkdudironaji]

What is a content management system? I've honestly never even heard of that.

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️…

[@NathanHedglin]

CMS Like WordPress. It allows a content editor (non-programmer) to edit text, build pages etc without writing code. It is a GREAT project. My first CMS was for a client. Made $$ and learned

[@darkdudironaji]

@@NathanHedglin So Weebly, square space, etc.?

[@dropdead4gaming]

Let me ask you a honest question , as a self taught developer do i need a B.S in software development , considering iam 31

[@Starkiller942]

Any examples of what a content management system is?

[@ZerOneTech-01]

A popular example is WordPress

[@asapbrianjr]

I didn't know you were a web dev?

[@JEAPI_DEV]

Something more difficult would be cool cuz I already made all of them

[@orihusky7099]

very usefull tips, but what about if i dont have problem to solve advance projects, but im not sure if my code is readable for other ppl, if its greatly optimized or if its solved with correct way. I have always problem with this. Code works perfectly, but some ppl hate me...

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️…

[@orihusky7099]

@A yea I do this too, but sometimes I don't have any related programs as I have

[@agfd5659]

Just look at some of your older projects that you have forgot how the code works for them and see if you can figure out how it works again and if so, how long it takes you. If you can't figure it out, see what is confusing you: is it a lack of helpful comments, bad naming, bad structure of code, etc. And then try to work on those areas next time you code.

[@Anequit]

Look up clean code in *programming language name* and you should get a little guidance on the readability part of it

[@Anequit]

For optimization, look into benchmarking your code and for solving things the correct way. Try to solve it in other ways and see which way is the easiest to read and performs the best.

[@justinpierre3793]

No I was too late for api layer

[@kenkaneshki432]

I like your coffee Mug

[@user-op9cr1lc3t]

Are you a Real Programmer or an acting programmer on youtube who creates content about programmers/programming

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️…

[@loganherndon4960]

Am I the only one severely confused even by beginner project 2? Like I barely even know how to write code, let alone what a parameter is. How can I truly start out learning code and how can I make it fun because I've just been overwhelmed and frustrated lately

[@schweppescomcianeto7582]

if you just started, focus on getting the basics. there are a lot of tutorials on youtube that cover these fundamentals (in the beginner project 2, you need to know about functions, for example) after that, come back and try again

[@iphoenixxp8720]

@@schweppescomcianeto7582 thank you giga chad, solid advice!

[@drcboy9992]

google everything u don't know and preferably write it down. further more if u want to remember it, get a flash card app and make topic q&a's to quiz ur self

[@loganherndon4960]

@@drcboy9992 I definitely have been looking up things I don't know a lot more and I'm starting to get a hang of it now. Thank you very much for your reply though.

[@loganherndon4960]

@@schweppescomcianeto7582 Thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it!

[@samuelerland8819]

what happened to your dislike bot?

[@user-md5lz2xq5i]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️…

[@patricknsolo5016]

I’m scared

[@younesskhayour]

Imagine being a junior computer science student watching this video only to find out all these projects are entry level 0 background 🤣 com'on ! is even HELLO WORLD a project?!!

[@younesskhayour]

I'm so sorry but I expected more from this

[@michaelhiraman1176]

hi

[@dragomirpetrov5138]

This is how Jesus would look if he was a programmer. I'm saying this with love

[@Tae_Grixis]

Sure, if "Jesus" was white. He looks more like Obi-Wan.

[@কিংকর্তব্যবিমূঢ়-গ৩ড]

which vs code theme you are using?

[@jasoncole1833]

this guy is kind of hot imo.

[@farleyy9102]

2:56 delete your youtube channel

[@PKperformanceEU]

Hey Jesus, this is a little off topic but do you recommend a MacBook Pro basically macOS for a car engineer student who also does programming in C# and C/C++ (currently) ?

[@ILoveAmerica1123]

ThinkPad

[@mannybarnes2053]

Haha perfect timing… 🤌🏼

[@jessiehudson3857]

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