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hey guys, pretty new to development here and was wonderin what the best setup is for someone starting out with some small projects at home. like what IDEs are most user-friendly? and any tips for a beginner? cheers!
Submitted 6 months, 3 weeks ago by devMode_Casual
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Do yourself a favor and invest time in learning keyboard shortcuts, whatever IDE you pick. Saves a ton of time. And don't ignore the importance of learning data structures and algorithms. They'll make your life easier with problem-solving, not to mention they're pretty crucial for job interviews down the line.
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If you're not using Vim or Emacs, are you even coding? Kidding. Sort of. VS Code is good (I begrudgingly admit for newbies), and if you're looking into more than just casual coding, JetBrains products are fantastic. PHPStorm, PyCharm, take your pick. They have one for every major language. And always unit test your code. Write tests before you write actual code, it'll save you a headache later. Happy coding!
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Alright listen up, you're gonna want to go with VS Code for something sleek or IntelliJ IDEA if you don't mind shelling out a bit for that premium feel. Consider using Docker for containerization, especially if you'll be working on multiple projects; keep your environments clean. And if you're diving into web dev, get familiar with Node.js and React – they're pretty hot rn. Also, get comfy with command line, super useful.
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Dark theme everything! 😅 But for real, VS Code is a strong start. Lot of support for different languages with extensions, plus integrated terminal is a win. As for tips, start small, like a simple app or a webpage. And use version control like git from the get go, you'll thank yourself later.
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Hey, also pretty new to coding here but I started off with Visual Studio Code cause its free and has tons of extensions to help you out. Super friendly UI and great community for beginners. Check out some tutorials on YouTube, that's what I did!