Let's Explore freeCodeCamp's Curriculum

[@ryanh4975]

Yeah, I am a beginner and freecodecamp is hard to understand sometimes. Like, what they want you to do is simple once you figure it out, but the way they word it makes it difficult.

[@kevyyar]

That is so true

[@arturop200]

I agree. for very beginners freeCodeCamp is a bit hard. SoloLearn + Video Tutorials I think is easier.

[@sjslife]

But that’s good for you, you will learn faster

[@reygajilomo6058]

@@arturop200 is sololearn free?

[@arturop200]

@@reygajilomo6058 yes, I use the free version. web and app

[@draxemsklountz1942]

I’ve been going thru all your videos. You are the chosen one. The story you have resonates well with me. 28 learning to code, high school dropout, haven’t really had a job or career path I’ve ever been proud of. I was making really good money in the oilfield but had to sacrifice my family, my relationship, and majority of my life working 17 hours a day. I want to code, I will learn to code. Thank you for the inspiration sir. I hope to meet you one day once I make it into coding.

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

He's the web dev Neo

[@aren4431]

Im also 28 and in the same boat. Goodluck to you man

[@dokuryu]

Here I am too, another 28 year old, high school dropout, worked since age 18 making good money and living comfortably but not really with a career in mind so I will eventually face a roadblock. I just finished JavaScript on FreeCodeCamp and looking to do more projects to learn even more.

[@robertgoad7238]

Same here, 27. High school degree but college droupout. Made decent money in the restaurant industry as a chef/butcher. I broke my hand in 2017 and had major reconstructive surgery and had 18 screws placed in my dominant hand. So no more heavy lifting of any kind has made it very hard to live. I had to change industries entirely and took a major pay cut. I WILL get a job in development. Dorian has been a major inspiration

[@izeelenn]

How’s it going?

[@SumanthLazarus]

Start with fCC (beginner friendly), then introduce TOP into your learning plan. Note, you don't have to do them one after the other, slice & dice and build conceptual + practical expertise. Also, I highly use Anki flashcards to recall & help retain all atomic facts I learn along the way.

[@jessejordan369]

Do you suggest finishing FCC straight to backend Development and then relearning everything with TOP

[@PoliteAF]

It's refreshing to see content where you know the creator isn't grifting. It's pretty hard to grift on legitimate free resources.

[@hajimeippo804]

I started following you since 1 week... But you're amazing

[@pkavenger9990]

I still remember the day when i just started learning Python and when I saw people's code on Stack Overflow, I literally get anxiety look at the code because I dont understand a thing and It was so over whelming but I did not quit and now when I even look at C language code I understand it even though I never learned C language.

[@johnnybarrera9612]

I’m really into souls gaming because you have to explore and figure out things with very little info and I just started coding and I get that same rush once I figure how something works! I’ve been lost at dead end jobs but I honestly feel like I just found what might be for me!

[@jjj8317]

I was trying to do a calculator for a lab at school, it took me WEEKS. I was never able to pulled it off, got the code from a class mate and I didn't understand Anything. Moving on, I go on to do other assignments and do ok. Then, I was finishing my final assignment yesterday, and I had to do 6 aps/projects. And I end up creating a small story telling game out of the nowhere which was pretty nice, turns out I am actually good at design for being a beginner, and I manage to do the calculator myself in less than 10 minutes 😂😂. I try and failed over 25 projects in youtube and online forums because the difficulty was too damned high, but in the process I actually learn a fair bit.

[@CoIdestMoments]

it's important to understand that the certificate is worth zero and the idea is not to dodge any exercice to go faster to the certificate. You can rush the certificate in less than 10 hours using google and AI but you will not learn much. It is the process that is important and the repetitive tasks! Do some hours everyday and in a few months you will have a pretty decent skill to start doing beginner/junior work

[@LuisDiaz-nw8ug]

To think you only went through only the first three curriculums on this free boot camp and got a job with it is insane. I can’t wait to start working on these projects for myself.

[@CoIdestMoments]

bro it's 900 hours of content, of course you can get a job after 900 hours of studying something

[@fastdeliveryl708]

QUESTION: Pretty much he recommends for a entry level front end developer, the first 3 topics 1)responsive web desing 2) javascript, 3) front end development . ?????? to be able to land a entry level position>??

[@marwa3089]

Can you please make a review of w3schools like this one? I'm a new subscriber to ur channel and I'm new to the programming field as well. I really enjoyed this review and I'm so motivated to keep going and keep learning.

[@curtpw]

Hey Dorian, thank you for everything you are doing for the community and it's development. I know this is a dated video but do think this information still holds true to this day? Have you ever re-visited to the curriculum they offer in 2023?

[@ianhnizdo4787]

FreeCodeCamp is good. That being said how far should you go into it? Say if your interested in front and back end development how far should you go?

[@skinnytimmy1]

Do everything up to and including quality assurance. If you learned js already, and want to skip to the backend stuff, start with JSON / AJAX under the data visualization section.

[@nathansmith9597]

For people just starting out, I'd strongly recommend starting with free stuff online. If nothing else, it is important to make sure that you actually enjoy (or at least, don't hate) coding before you try to make a career out of it. After you've gotten your feet wet using some free resources, I don't think there's any one correct path. As with all education, there are good and bad programs that cost $$ out there. The good ones offer real upsides, including career support to help you get your foot in the door. Obviously the downside, even for the good programs, is that you have to pay. It is an investment that may or may not make sense, and there are definitely shady bootcamps out there. However, dismissing all paid coding instruction as a "cash grab" is... a wild exaggeration? Maybe that's just embellishment for clickbait / engagement - which I get is necessary for content creators, hate the game not the player, etc. - but in any event it isn't accurate. Personally, I found a coding bootcamp to be immensely helpful for changing careers. I've held a software development job for about four years and I am loving it. Others have had bad experiences at bootcamps and feel they could have gotten just as much from free resources. I would say, don't assume you _have_ to pay for instruction in order to get into coding as a career, but also, don't rule it out. Start with free resources online, and see how it goes from there. If you enjoy it, but feel like you hit a wall and need actual instruction in a more traditional classroom setting, there's no shame in that, and you should look into your options. You should definitely vet any programs before you sign up, though! Ask a lot of questions, do research, etc. If you feel like they are hard-selling you or rushing to get you signed up and paid, that's a red flag.

[@farazahmed1668]

Thank you so much for this overview it really help me to understand how freecodecamp curriculam works.

[@theonlydhruv7888]

Hey, I was wondering which one is better to use to learn Web Development in 2023, TOP or FCC? I already know how to code in python, so I'm by no means a beginner. I see that TOP covers git and virtual environments, while Free Code camp goes more in depth... I'm not sure which one is better to use

[@remedansafi1089]

Hi Dorian,Shoutout from East Africa pls keep up the good job you are doing somebody somewhere is benefiting big time from your work!. In the mean time would you please consider reviewing the Microverse online coding boot camp.

[@franko8572]

Wha Gwan?

[@tytusgierycz5563]

This material is amazing and maks a lot of people clear path. Coding is a big topic and for begginers it's way to big. I wish this was when I starder to code;

[@ganneshgunasegaran7630]

Hi…i have a quick question…i’m planning to learn coding via freecodecamp….so…which course should i start first? Can I start with scientific computing with python?

[@jahanzebnawaz261]

you deserve million subscribers ... thanks for sharing this

[@liliane4228]

Do they have documentations to read or do I have to memorize what I did earlier on the exercises?

[@RaulGonzalez-lg2ik]

I agree with you Ryan...as a beginner myself I am trying to learn as much as possible before thinking about joining a bootcamp. - Dorian, what is your take/opinion on sites like Codecademy?

[@SumanthLazarus]

Since Codeacademy is a commerical ed-tech platform, their course publishing pipeline will definitely be faster. For instance, if I want to learn PHP (essential for WordPress freelancers), Codeacademy, unlike FCC, has a free intro course.

[@VladdyHell]

How do I choose which of these should I learn for front-end and which ones are the back-end

[@Licia1318]

I am targeting front end web development and I started with Responsive Web Design section. Next would be JavaScript then Front End Development Libraries. Not sure about back end but maybe the APIs section?

[@denajahthomas7407]

@@Licia1318 lmao this comment is a life saver i was stuck

[@vanessa6236]

yeahhh 300 hundred hours for each of them. laaaawd. thats a lot of hours. well lets get it. nothing to it but to do it.

[@joelgallegos7740]

Yup. If you've been studying web dev u can go though the curriculum pretty fast. I would say the 300hrs is misleading. It only took me a week.

[@vanessa6236]

@@joelgallegos7740 oh thank god. that seems a lot better time wise.

[@joelgallegos7740]

@@vanessa6236 Yes, I signed up for freecodecamp 3 years ago n seen that it said 300hrs n I was like, nevermind. But after studying and learning and I went back n looked at it n was like why didn't I do this sooner. I seen right away your comment bout the 300 hrs n I said I better tell her so she won't throw her hands up n give up. I want u to succeed n not be discouraged. Subscribe to Dorian too hes really motivating and inspiring. Keep on pushing and good luck!!!

[@color.8467]

@@joelgallegos7740 how much hours you did in a day for this week?

[@joelgallegos7740]

@@color.8467 For 3-4 hours after work. And I should say I only did 2 of the 5 challenges cuz I moved on to the javascript curriculum. Thats where I'm struggling. If you've been studying webdev i kno for a fact almost anyone can do it.

[@another_lazy_learner]

Thanks for these review videos they are awesome! I have one question, and I know it’s loaded. I am just starting, do you recommend The Odin Project or Free Code Camp? Since I’ll invest probably 3-6 months what would you invest it in?

[@daviditlas4377]

Both

[@vannesa7366]

@@daviditlas4377 yES bOTH, 1 TOP 2 FCC.......DONT SKIP ANYTHING

[@SumanthLazarus]

Start with fCC (beginner friendly), then introduce TOP into your learning plan. Note, you don't have to do them one after the other, slice & dice and build conceptual + practical expertise. Also, I highly use Anki flashcards to recall & help retain all atomic facts I learn along the way.

[@baohuariley5740]

thank you so much for your video!

[@Shohjakhon_Abdusattarov]

Johnny SIns is here

[@anantsaini]

Someone please answer, is it shameful or it means that I am not a good coder if i can't solve tough algorithmic coding problems on site like codechef, leetcode , hackerrank etc. but I can make websites and web applications? Please!!

[@TheeMelloMan]

No. It doesn't mean that you're not good.

[@verbon47]

Just keep learning. Gonna make it so much sweeter when you do figure it out mate

[@anthonychesery3841]

It means you got room for improvement

[@ipodtouch470]

It just means you need to think more algorithmically.

[@jasonm9825]

Awesome video! Do you have any videos on your actual journey to getting a job in dev???

[@hlumisaxakaza3481]

Hi Dorian. Is it possible to do the freecodecamp courses offline?

[@johnvogel-yz6ss]

I just don't get this. I have watched multiple videos on freecodecamp. I have created an account. 1. I can't sign in. 2. They keep telling me they have sent me an email, though it never shows up in my email or spam folder. 3. I can't reach anybody in the organization either on line or on the phone. 4. I can't get on their forums. Very Frustrating.

[@tmak4699]

thanks for explaining this stuff man.

[@growthactionsmedia2328]

Dorian, thanks a lot, you are doing a great job !

[@adeegheniem2328]

Hope become coder in 1 year

[@alexdiaz1715]

did you make it?

[@devjono]

Awesome content. Thanks as always. Have any experience in Unreals free online courses? Or know anyone who has done it and been successful?

[@downanddirtytruth]

Great video.

[@onetime9012]

Awesome info.

[@meango1]

Thank you

[@876pips]

Im doing free code camp right now. Still stuck on css and hmtl section , should i follow through with free code camp or just do the odin project instead? Or should i complete free code camp and then do odin project after? Please answer as im confused

[@Artiiiq454]

The Odin Project will send you to freecodecamp at some point for some things (in the fundamentals for html and css), so I think the two are pretty complementary

[@876pips]

@@Artiiiq454 so should i do free code camp first ?

[@Artiiiq454]

@@876pips I think you should have a look at both and start with the one that you like better, I don't think there is a fixed order to them

[@876pips]

@@Artiiiq454 ok thanks. Ill just follow through with free code camp.. do the first 3 and then check odin out..

[@cisco4277]

I personally think freecodecamp is a bit less intimidating due to its linear structure of learning. I love it

[@marjiba4303]

If Johnny sins was a programmer

[@Bjorn808]

Do all the certifications really take 300 hours? To me it seems to take a lot less time if you work on it non stop

[@denajahthomas7407]

So if i want to become a software engineer i have to complete all of the cirriculum

[@AzatarsCoding]

can freeCodeCamp help you to be a software engineer?

[@amityanarayan8808]

love you

[@zepe279]

Yo!

[@antutucat8231]

I’m just wondering what the experience this guy have for instance the companies that he worked or working in. Like you know you must take your advice or anything from a suitable person. I didn’t find anything on his LinkedIn so he is just a guy who can’t get into the industry and just open a KZbin channel to cover that and to feel good about his wasted time or what I’m looking for answers and I wish that I’m wrong about him because I really liked what he tried to do.

[@Markustempest]

He’s a full stack engineer at washingston state company right now. He’s done other web dev jobs too. Idk why you’re talking so much shit when his jobs and portfolio are literally on his linkedin

[@antutucat8231]

@@Markustempest Can you give me his LinkedIn username please because from what I found he didn't list any past experience there except "KZbinr".

[@1musikgeek]

😂😂😂