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how to learn code?
Learning to code can be challenging but also rewarding. Here are some steps you can take to start learning:
Choose a programming language: The first step to take is to decide which programming language you would like to learn. Some popular ones include Python, JavaScript, and Ruby.
Find resources: There are a variety of resources available online to help you learn to code, including websites such as Codecademy, freeCodeCamp, or Udemy.
Practice: It's essential to get hands-on experience. Try building simple projects as you learn to solidify your understanding of the concepts.
Join a community: Joining communities such as Discord servers, Subreddits, or coding forums can help you connect with other learners.
Attend a course: Enrolling in online courses can help you deepen your knowledge and advance your skills. SheCodes offers beginner-friendly courses that can help you learn to code.
Remember, learning to code requires patience, practice, and perseverance. It may not come easy at first, but with time and effort, you can succeed.
how to make code not repeat best practice
In programming, it is best practice to avoid writing code that is repetitious or redundant. The way this is achieved is by writing code that is DRY (Donβt Repeat Yourself). DRY code eliminates repeated logic and code that performs the same task in multiple places as much as possible.
To create code that is not repetitive, you can use techniques such as abstraction, modular programming, and object-oriented programming. Abstraction is the process of hiding the implementation details of a concept while exposing the logic. Modular programming is the process of breaking large programs into smaller and manageable chunks. Object-oriented programming is an approach where objects (data and functions) are used to represent real-world entities.
These techniques help to create code that is not repetitive and maximizes reuse. Additionally, it is also good practice to use loops and functions.
For further reading, here is a useful article about DRY code principles and approaches in programming: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/head-first-object/0596007124/ch01.html
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AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. AI bots are able to learn from conversations with users and expand their knowledge this way.
SheCodes Athena will help you with technical questions about your code using artificial intelligence to find the answer. Imagine a super powerful human who has memorized everything on the internet and can access that knowledge in a matter of seconds. π€―
SheCodes Athena can answer most coding-related questions, even complicated ones! It can even find bugs in your code and tell you how to fix them in just a few seconds. Impressive, right?
Just remember we're still in testing mode so the AI may return strange or incorrect replies. Feel free to message us if this happens!
SheCodes Athena can only reply to coding-related technical questions. The same type of questions you would ask in the channels on Slack.
For questions that are not coding-related, write us here π
You should treat Athena like a SheCodes team member, so always be polite! π Ask your questions as detailed as possible, just like you would do on Slack.
Here are some examples:
- Prettier isn't working on my VS Code. How do I fix this?
- How do I make bullet points with different colors using the list element?
- My code in Codesandbox is having some issues. Can you please tell me what the issue is? [Include the link to your Codesandbox]
For now, SheCodes Athena is limited to 5 questions per day for each student.
In that case, you can either ask SheCodes Athena a follow-up question, or you can post on the designated weekly channel on Slack!
Our technical assistants are still available on Slack and are always happy to help! ππͺ
Remember, questions are limited to 1000 characters.
- If you're working with an HTML file: Post a snippet of your code related to the issue you're having (just copy the code and paste it into the question box).
- If you're working with Codesandbox: Good news, you can just post the link to your Codesandbox and the AI Assistant will be able to view your code.
- If you have a longer question that would require an entire HTML file or more than 1000 characters, post it in the designated weekly channels on Slack! π
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, among other elements. She received her name from the city of Athens, which she is known for protecting.
Much like the goddess Athena, SheCodes Athena is also incredibly wise and can solve complicated coding puzzles in a matter of seconds! π
Not likely. AI can automate tasks and make developers' jobs more efficient but it can't fully replace the human ability to deal with complex software. And AI will still require human developers to supervise and improve it further.
So developers may see their tasks change but they won't be replaced by AI. π©βπ»π€π»
