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 learn to code, it's one of the best ways to change the world 
 That's pretty much what I told my boy 
 learn a language is literally learn to code 
 hey even doing meth is just learning to code 
 I'm interested in learning in my down time.   Where would you suggest someone start?   
 youtube + python 
 On it🫡 
 If one knows how to code, any links to what you consider good projects 
 Go to GitHub. Type nostr into search. You should find a multitude of interesting projects that would love your help. Even if you're just learning to code.

 
 I have always felt that programming is almost godlike. You can conjure things into existence that can be used by millions of people.  
 if I could give up a $60/hr job that I hate, I would. and no time when I'm off work due to raising a baby 
 the job is a psyops, the baby is a blessing 
 Also have a job and kids. However, I'm doing one python lesson of ~30 min almost every evening 
 highest ROI possible for individuals  
 LFG 🔥 
 real question:
where would you begin if you wanted to learn to code? 
 Seconded, I have no idea where to even start. 
 How to start? 
Do please note a recommended video or something of a tutorial of sorts that might tickle my interest. I have no clue if it's any fun. 
 working through CLRS and Discrete math part time. Ill be ready to contribute at some point lol.  
 Learning how to code is essentially as important as learning how to write.

What they both have:
- Languages
- Syntax
- Punctuation
- Formatting

The cool thing about code is that when code don't work, it'll give you an Error message.

If you can write an essay, you can learn to code a program.  
 I'm good at the English. 

I'm terrible with programming.  
 Same, heavily emphasize the "...CAN learn to code..."

I did basic C++ classes at uni, then did scientific computing for a computational physics course. Still dumbfounded on programming.

I can navigate a Jupyter notebook 
 ah shit  
 > be me 
 historically speaking, "the best" way to change the world has been to develop that perfect blend of charisma and ruthlessness -- shout out my boy Napoleon.

learning to code is great, if it suits your personality. 🤷‍♂️ 

nostr:note12f648q88saxw7me064x8rw3ls293dwc47phvstzqnw4wtly0f5rqpzxwfp  
 What's the most useful language to start learning if I aim to try and help with bitcoin related projects? Where do I even begin? 
 boot.dev is a great way to get into it and learn the basics/build a strong foundation. :)

once you've got that just build build build (whatever project you want). careful not to getstuxck in tutorial hell :) 
 this looks great! thanks 
 Or at least have a literacy level to know what the programs you use do.  
 They tell it’s coders are the first to be killed by AI 
 Though the AI will only code what the government says it can.