How long does it take to learn to code?

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๐ŸŽ“ View our courses: https://scrimba.com/links/all-courses Anyone determined can learn to code and unlock the freedom to earn a high salary working from home but how long does it really take to go from not knowing any or much code to being able to code a hireable level ๐Ÿค”? While everyone's situation is a bit different, here's an approximate idea about how long it typically takes someone to learn code and what kind of time commitment you should expect to make. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Can you learn to code in 3 months? 01:28 Learning to code is a marathon not a sprint 02:12 Why 6-9 months exactly? 03:13 Learn to code with Scrimba 03:50 Tip 1: Set a goal 05:22 Tip 2: Take your time 06:16 Tip 3: Learn the right things 07:33 Outro OUR FREE ONLINE COURSES โš›๏ธ Learn React for free - https://scrimba.com/learn/learnreact?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how_long_to_learn_code - Learn JavaScript for FREE: https://scrimba.com/learn/learnjavascript?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how_long_to_learn_code ๐Ÿ“ Learn HTML and CSS free - https://scrimba.com/learn/htmlandcss?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how_long_to_learn_code SCRIMBA PODCAST ๐Ÿฟ Interviews with newly-hired developers and experts - https://scrimba.com/podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how_long_to_learn_code โ„น๏ธ You can find it by searching "Scrimba pod" on any podcast app SAY "HI" ON TWITTER Scrimba - https://twitter.com/scrimba Alex - https://twitter.com/bookercodes ABOUT SCRIMBA Scrimba's goal is to create the best possible coding school at the lowest possible cost for students. If we succeed with this, itโ€™ll give anyone who wants to become a software developer a realistic shot at succeeding, regardless of where they live or the size of their wallets. Learn more and sign up for free ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://scrimba.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=how_long_to_learn_code Our YouTube channel features live streams with industry experts, weekly vids on how to become a developer and our Friday night live-code frivolit
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0:53 Can you learn to code in 3 months?
1:28 Learning to code is a marathon not a sprint
2:12 Why 6-9 months exactly?
3:13 Learn to code with Scrimba
3:50 Tip 1: Set a goal
5:22 Tip 2: Take your time
6:16 Tip 3: Learn the right things
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