Don't Just Learn To Code, Learn To Create | Justin Richards | TEDxYouth@ColumbiaSC

Students around the world are told they must ‘Learn to Code!’ This certainly
sounds great, but why should you learn to code? Will it really help you accomplish
your personal goals or land your dream job? We’ll see how learning to code is only a
part of joining the digital revolution, but we’ll go further to explore how you can
harness technology to your unique way of impacting the world. Learn how you can
shape the future by not just learning to code, but learning to create.
Justin Richards is the Founder/CEO of Youth Digital that has taught over 40,000 students how to create with technology. Justin leads a team of 40 passionate people in delivering amazing technology courses for students in over 100 countries. Students as young as age 8 learn how to create everything from apps to mods to fashion collections.
Prior to starting Youth Digital at age 22, he taught technology courses to students in downtown St. Louis. Justin grew up helping his family start computer schools in Romanian orphanages and taught himself to develop and design as a hobby, before turning that passion into Youth Digital. In the end, Youth Digital is a place that Justin would have loved as a child.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@sanmatrix2]

My advice to new coders. I am a software developer in the development field for the last 10 years. And forget about jumping into learning a new framework or new technology. Focus on the core raw concepts of code itself. Understand them deep. For e.g., I would highly recommend any new coder to either take up javascript or python as their first coding language. These 2 are highly relevant in today's commercial space. Learn the basics thoroughly, deeply. It will take you close to a year or self study and practise to get them at your finger tips. Then practise those concepts. And make mistakes. its ok. make them at the start. Learn from the error and learn what concept you got it wrong. Over time, develop the habit of reading code and having the skillset to understand what others have written, especially good code. Writing code is a long journey and not something that can be done in 3 months or so people. Hit me up if you want to know more tips as I will be happy to share with you folks. happy coding!

[@ananyathakur8229]

I took c++ for my base instead of python and java, am I on the right path according to you? I am trying to learn ds algo but I can't find a good resource to learn ds algo with c++ . I am in my third year and I really want to create my future as a good software engineer.

[@shelbycollins6116]

@@ananyathakur8229 Hi, congrats on choosing to become a software engineer. Regarding your question on c++, yes you are definitely in the right path. Let me explain. In a real world project, you might be a javascript developer but you might be also required to know a little kotlin, java or go depending on what role you are given. Different languages differ in their syntaxes and also the way they are written (i.e the design principles behind the language itself). End of the day, all languages have the same concepts, if else conditions or loops, variables , functions etc. c++ is a lower level language. by learning them your understanding of java or python should be better. for algo resources, you can check out leetcode or hackerrank. leetcode is my personal favourite as it has sample interview questions from companies such as amazon or microsoft

[@raz0u]

How can i contact you Sir.? Please provide your social accounts.

[@meshackndirangu6878]

I would love a mentor sir! How would i get to contact you Mr?

[@aldinosham8531]

@@ananyathakur8229 ya i am also 3rd year and i have started to learn c

[@mcoyid]

"You only Learn To Code, when you want to Create."

[@seemadave1095]

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[@andrewizard8285]

Any coders/app developers here ?

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[@AhhMimzy]

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[@lambusaab]

Failure teaches more than what success could ever. That's awesome.

[@fifthglory9837]

great my friend.. this is true from my own experience

[@FedJimSmith]

Failure only teached me that the world is so cruel, and that I should stop trying

[@lambusaab]

FedJimSmith Why stop?

[@corgikun2579]

Abhilash S that's what every loser in life I know would say

[@youthanek]

don't watch about 8 mins of it and close. please do not waster your time to watch this video. it teaches you nothing about anything at all. guess says go google it. Im warning you. don't waste your time. This video is 12 mins long. i rather you go learn how to do coding/programmingfor 12 mins, at least you will get 12 mins of coding knowledge out of it

[@pokemcop4618]

magic is not about doing what is impossible, magic is about doing what is perceived to be impossible

[@miguelmejia4656]

magic is just fancy tricks my friend

[@pokemcop4618]

Hell yeah xD

[@surgegorins391]

fakher Habib hey bro hmu ask you something

[@Shawnmyrelle]

"Courage is the magic that turns dreams into reality." -Richter

[@mohamedaralle6800]

pok'emcop yep really true

[@prembornexplorer4064]

For hundreds of years, generations of creators have been shattering the perception of human limitation. Wow! wow! wow! Love those words.

[@marisortiz273]

I love how he describes technology as 'magic'. It really is a beautiful way to describe what most of America takes for granted.

[@harshrai6259]

I feel good when people appreciate the technology instead of taking things for granted. We truly live in age of miracles!

[@AndyCortes13]

"You will learn more from failure than success will ever teach you." Facts.

[@AWhiteBell]

As both a creatively and technologically oriented person, I thought this talk was inspiring, and good for the clearing of blocks.

[@glamzey6252]

awesome message, I feel like too many coders get stuck in the technical side of things and forget to be imaginative at times

[@OsamaAdel]

I liked this talk. I think it is a little bit directed to children rather than adults, but the lesson works for both.

[@TheBillaro]

children can be far wiser than adults

[@sammuel1971]

great

[@timcook3410]

Osama Adel we need to change the definition of maturity. for most people, it means loss of excitement and constant curiosity. a society, that promotes maturity, is bad. it kills creativity, which is the only key to innovation.

[@tusharpandey6249]

@@timcook3410 definitely, society should have to make a change

[@getrogo4474]

Child is the father of man lol

[@1minutetutorial1]

DUDE! YOU JUST GAVE ME AN IDEA FOR MY FUTURE! I am a Computer Science student and I just discovered myself. Now I know what would be my goal in life. I'll be back a few years from now when I became successful and really hope that It might boom! Thank you so much!

[@DeviKumavath]

Hey , then what are you doing now

[@aldinosham8531]

Hello?

[@surajkunwar6830]

Hello I believe in you bro 💯

[@sultansaywell4038]

Good luck

[@mdelcast]

So what happened?

[@beblissed6388]

The biggest risk of life is never taking a risk at all is really a very thrilling line one could really learn from it best line ever said in this session

[@christiangines5322]

“You will learn things through failing, that success will never teach you”. So true! I’m 30 and teaching my self how to code right now and I have never been into so many road blocks in my life. But as I progress and learn how to go forward, I better understand the “magic” that is going on… And it’s exciting! Don’t quit guys, we got this!

[@mayankgupta804]

one of the best tedx talks i've ever listened to.

[@satishvemuri9052]

Never believe random quotes on Internet - Ab Lincoln

[@hoopscoop2726]

Wow he caught me off guard. He's a great presenter.

[@mhl7351]

Coding is magic

[@codewithlek9134]

This is one of my favorites Tedx Talks ever

[@jyotindrakarki3612]

So thankful to be able to listen this. Let's CREATE.

[@ajinkyakinhikar]

Voice of this guy is so soothing. Especially when headphones worn. 🎧

[@lilboss2013]

Why do programmers wear glasses? Because they can't see c#

[@mishamovdivar]

That joke is about Java developer

[@KimYoungUn69]

buba chelidze no c# you say it like C Sharp

[@jatintayal4010]

pj bro

[@timcook3410]

lilboss2013 I m an exception!

[@zackcash4941]

Probably growing up straining eyes on a screen tbh

[@vaibhavtripathi2520]

One of the best TED talk I've ever seen!!

[@jaayaustin336]

this dude so talented in speaking!!

[@vishalrajput647]

Thank you Justin Richards you helped me get my confidence back.

[@hadwayx]

This is one of the best talk that I've watched recently. If want to create something you have to learn.

[@IndieKanya]

beauty in his words...💗

[@Izuk13]

Very good and inspiring talk! Good motivation!

[@ganderthepanda8146]

I've started to think this way the last week... just found this video guess my thinking is taking me in the right direction

[@francksgenlecroyant]

I HAD TO LEARN! That's what I took away from this, it's very inspiring! So now I HAVE TO LEARN!

[@darhemandarial4768]

best talk ever!!! lets create to create the future

[@jamoygrant6783]

one of the best tedx video I have ever watch

[@blingblong1853]

he was ahead of the game with online classes

[@isypa2180]

One of my favorite speakers. Wow that was good.

[@22alison19]

This guy is amazing ! this lecture really touched my soul.. "Your are not lost you are just early in the process" Garyvee 🖤🖤

[@avinashdwivedi2015]

Gayvee?

[@lucasgabule]

Everything work like magic. We create because we try to change the world of what we create and what the world feel about it. To change is adopt a new technology and strategy to make a better world and help other developer to growth and present them the solution. This is a great talk about creating a value to the community. :)

[@arijitgoswami3652]

The biggest risk is not taking any risk at all. Well said.

[@zyrocks2]

Thought I needed to say this and get it out of my system... Ive been going to the university for about a year now, and have been struggling with programming the entire year. I found out that i really enjoy photography, and it got me even more lost... I know people say to go after what you love, but the truth is that I love both... I need to get my head in the game.. I WANT TO BECOME A PROGRAMER and a good one, it's in my head now! I hope it's not too late for me.. I am still only 19 years old...

[@soyabmostofa]

I just started coding and this was inspiring.

[@Jly132]

This was the best ted lecture i've seen by far. The whole lecture was almost like a poetry.

[@ashikeelahi2937]

It is one of the best video in my life. I get so much inspiration to watch this video.

[@siddharthjagadabi306]

the most inspiring speech . thanks for that speech

[@datBoiDee72]

great message and video. Thanks!

[@neerajslab]

Very inspiring. It will definitely affect the beginners' mood...

[@andreacoricciati4909]

Learning that stuff is so difficult but because of that you are more motivated to do it. One day I was so mad because the previous day I couldn’t finish a program and I was so angry that I said to myself : now you’re gonna take you’re freaking computer and you’re gonna solve the problem. I did it and now my game was working perfectly, but I already knew that the next day I was going to deal with another problem and I’ would get mad again, but despite that I knew that in two days I would know how to solve the problem and that it was going to be like this forever and that’s what does not give me up. Coding it’s not just a challenge in the “code” it teaches you that you’ll always deal with problems, in life, relationships etc. but only if you keep moving forward you’ll get everything you started for. This goes to all the people that never give up, that are always in search for new adventures and opportunities. To those that don’t know what to do with their life, to procrastinators, to creators and thinkers that help the world moving forward. Thank y’all to be what others did not want you to be.

[@marcusshamase2050]

Great presentation. "Share your work with the world"

[@Catsinabirdcage]

Inspiring me to create. Creation is freedom.

[@trommelbiel]

Great speech. Nothing new but a good reminder of what is possible and the roadblocks to expect.

[@Kenny-Ross]

One of the best TEDx talks I've listened to. Great message!

[@CodingClassroom]

best video ever for understanding code

[@grips589]

man, this guy is a awesome orator

[@eyezyc1723]

This video have changed my Mindset... Thank you sir.

[@veganchaatparty]

Super Superb!! Super Superb!! Super Superb!! Thanks for sharing!

[@amishachoudhary42]

U can find magic in anything.. But u have to work for it.....♥️

[@joelbraganza3819]

Thanks Justin for a really wonderful inspiring message, it really helps in all aspects of life, no matter what stream you're in, programming is fun!!😃

[@parsapersian80]

Steve jobs didn't create apple btw. He just marketed a product really well

[@Geek-jx3gw]

You are a really good presenter, i felt something when i finished the video. motivated.

[@sam-yx8fr]

the only tedx talk that i actually like.

[@vrindasinghal3654]

He is so effortlessly convincing

[@DanMikaVideo]

One of the best Ted talks out there. The creation mindset. Magic is.. -- > 10:26

[@prajwalthakare7305]

One of the best talk.

[@zujiful]

I like this video,especially like his idea:we just need to know what to create ,and the learn to create, and we can create what we want to create.I believe in my ability to learn,I also learned to create app three years ago, i created apps.it is magic for me.i am a magican.

[@MrDJLUKA1]

I really needed to listen to someone with your point of view

[@scadeline805]

He speaks public really well!

[@kennytee6882]

I'm sure this dude's mouth was also wide open with excitement when Pixar came at him with the new 'D'. PS: He sounds like Jay Norris from GTA5 who gets his head blown off when answering a call on his iFruit.

[@darnellfields8672]

Kenny Tee lol that gta refrence dead on😂😂💀

[@nicholaschin]

" Learn to create , because those who create are those who create the future. "

[@arshamghafari4906]

It was the best 12 minutes in my entire life.

[@Robay146]

"Magic is doing what is percieved to be impossible" Damn, that was so deep I had to dig myself out!

[@owenmedia7206]

Ro shut up

[@bibekdhkl]

Magic is the reality which was perceived to be impossible 🥰... Great words.. I get motivated by this, Thanks alot💓

[@ignskeletons]

"You live in a world of magic, you can find out anything instantly." this really stuck with me. This is exactly what I try to explain to people who have the idea of thinking they want to do something but not knowing where to start. You can do ANYTHING you've EVER wanted with a plethora of FREE resources with this little thing called Google. You can find sheet music to any song, you can find entire documentation on any programming language ever created, you can find free 3D models for almost anything you want to 3D print, you can find free courses from top colleges like Stanford and Harvard on their website's. The only thing stopping you is yourself. You have every opportunity in the world handed right to you. You live in a world of magic, and yet this is the world we live in. I'm now teaching myself PHP and MySQL to build dynamic websites and I'm learning more and more everyday. Just today I learned how to upload my code to GitHub. Tomorrow I'll learn how to do something else, and then something after that.

[@appiejain4334]

thank you for such great words ....

[@moze.72]

One of best motivational speech!

[@golporkothakothargolpo4698]

A very helpful and meaningful talk. Loved it.

[@Bobbiecool223]

Underrated talk.

[@loki6841]

man this is pure gold

[@sakariavlogs]

Mindblowing speech.....awnsum innovation should be their in our life and make a way for success path in our life ....great going

[@JakeP78]

Justin is amazing!! I was one of those 40K+ Youth Digital students and loved every bit of it. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without the impact that Justin and all of Youth Digital's amazing staff and community have had on it. Huge thanks to Justin and Youth Digital's staff!! I know you all are still doing amazing things and continuing to inspire children and youths all over the world!! 💖

[@MobiusStudiosJack]

Yo jake, found you here! :) Thanks Justin!

[@Nova-ue6cl]

"live a life that's worth it"

[@jmg9509]

He sparked excitement in my brain

[@coffesporty7502]

that the first time that i watched tedx, Amazing speech really i love his accent in english is very simple!!

[@lovely31bluprint]

Thank you for sharing. I am magic.

[@mohamedafifi3326]

it's sooooo good to learn thanks ted to make this

[@donikaj7805]

This was honestly beautiful.

[@youngpablo4811]

This was an Amazing Talk! I love the terms he uses to describe the passion that burns inside every one of us creators out there. If you doubt what he said in this speech or even remotely disagree, you will go no where in life.

[@freem4nn129]

people often don't know what they want, helping them finding the way thats magic imop grtz

[@arifali6762]

Great talk and thank you 🙏.

[@joshualipovetsky2744]

That was an amazing presentation! Inspiring and very good oratory skills, Justin!

[@vigneshbalaji21]

Awsome speech insisting on creating and deciding 3 months plan :)

[@BoykoDev]

Felt like a motivational video in the end, the "SUCCESS, SUCCESS, SUCCESS!" kind of "motivational".

[@AdrianRamonGarcia]

Magic,magic,magic but wait! There's more! Magic!

[@VeeWebsTutorials]

Very motivational. Keep it up man.

[@shahlahasher4071]

Excellent speaker! ...and sweet.

[@kunz3986]

So inspirational

[@jasonzhou4482]

Thanks for sharing. Inspiring.

[@sangharramesh]

I liked this video so much that I download it to watch any time for motivation. I'm gonna make my game no matter what, just I didn't have Apple laptop right now but I will do something

[@midnightrambler5862]

Thanks for motivation!

[@zakariajawas]

such a great inspiring message ^^

[@dizz1934]

His first few words sums up the whole thing.

[@sushantsinghrathore1]

People watching during quarantine at 1:30 . We don't want to go to China 😂

[@II_xD_II]

ok --___--

[@khalitiman5557]

😂😂😂

[@vlycie6628]

Hahahaha