Want to learn code online? Here are your best bets

Lynda.com

Arguably the best learning website overall not only in matters programming. The extensive video library with hundreds of videos on all the programming languages coupled with the ability to call on expert teachers for assistance give it a real-like classroom-teacher experience. You can Also transfer the experience from your computer to the tab and even to your smartphone. Visit Lynda.com for the free trials and subscribe for free lessons updates.

code academy

Mostly for running web based programming languages , codenvy is your best bet if you’re a beginner and you want to develop practical skills in programming. The step to step approach as well as the reduced theory will help you transform from a knowledgeable programmer to an actual practical programmer. At the end of every concept there is an exercise you must complete to unlock the next concept making it easy for practice and it has a live workspace, run preview and is completely free. codeacademy.com

W3schools

Now regraded as the parent of all other tutorials sources, W3schools is the ultimate learning resource for a deep understanding of web programming concepts. Explanations are given and this is the site i suggest especially if you’re a beginner getting started on programming. There is a preview pane for every code just to better understanding but this will require you to do extensive research on an actual IDE software. w3schools.com

codenvy

Codenvy is an online IDE that helps you write actual usable code and even run the code from your browser without any software downloaded on your computer. The IDE also exists as a chrome application and can be downloaded from the chrome store. It has a workspace for writing code and a preview pane that shows how the application behaves when you run it. It is one of the most (hands-on) practical web IDE’s that you could ever use and is free. Visit Codenvy.com

Youtube

The most popular video hosting site, Youtube is the most accessible learning resource especially since it comes with smartphone Os’s such as Android. Most people use the site for music videos but for programmers its more than that.There are millions of videos on programming for every skill level from beginners to pro’s. Youtube is also a big advantage especially for installing some of the programming softwares which might prove hard and its also the source of answers whenever you’re stuck at a point writing code.

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