Hey guys, it's Angela here. After I made this course,
I decided to take it myself so I could see what it's like to be in your shoes.
Along the way, I realized there are things we could create,
to make your learning experience easier and even more enjoyable.
So in this video, I'm going to share my top tips.
And how do you use all the tools 🛠 and resources we built for you.
The first tip I have for you is to use another screen.
That way you can watch the lesson on a tablet or phone and code on your main
computer. So you can code along with me and get practice
instead of just listening to the videos. Programming is a practical skill.
So, just as you need practice, when learning skateboarding 🛹,
you also need practice to get good at Programming. Tip number two:
I created a Python syntax cheat sheet, which you can download and print out.
It contains some of the most common programming concepts we'll learn.
And it's a handy reference to have when you're doing the coding challenges.
You can download this in the course resources for this lesson where you will
also find my "12 Rules to Learn to Code" eBook.
One of the hardest things about learning is keeping the ✨motivation✨ high.
I find I'm usually more motivated when I'm in the library or a cafe where I can
see other people studying or working hard.
So I decided to create a two-hour "Study with Me" a video where I'm concentrating
hard. We'll work for 25 minutes at a time,
and then take a five-minute break before we get back to the next Pomodoro 🍅. Tip
number four: when you're learning new programming concepts
it's a good idea to note down how the code works while your mind is fresh on
that topic.
So I created a coding notes page that you can print out and collate to create a
coding notebook.
The notepaper is the perfect place to write down examples of coding concepts
you've learnt.
It comes with line numbers and handy indentation guides,
which is super useful when it comes to writing out Python code. Coding is not
like history. There's nothing you need to memorize.
It's a bit like baking. You don't need to remember the recipe.
You just need to get practice and understand how to use the recipe.
One of the most helpful note-taking systems for learning is the Cornell note
method. In our coding notebook
we've incorporated all the key elements from Cornell,
including the sidebar where you can write comments on each line of code and the
bottom summary section,
where you can write an overview of the concept you just learnt. In the course
resources for this lesson
you'll also find some desktop wallpapers I've created for you that contain
some of the messages I keep around my desk to keep me motivated,
and I hope they'll help you too. Tip number five:
celebrate right after you complete each day.
Because this course is designed to take you from beginner to professional,
as you go from day to day,
there will be less and less tutorial and more and more practice. To keep you on
track, I've created a "100 Days of Code" poster.
Once you complete a day, you can check it off on the poster. So print it out,
put it up on a wall and take each day as a challenge.
Reward yourself after each day you tick off ✅ and day by day,
you will learn and grow as a developer.
This course has a safe space where you can make mistakes, ask questions,
but most importantly become confident in your skills as a programmer.
I had so much fun building this course,
and I hope that you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
So here's to your success!