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by xackpot 5159 days ago
You need to be hellbent upon learning. This is how I started a few years ago. I was into C/C++ programming, but knew nothing of javascript/java/php/ etc. I didn't even know if there was any difference between java and javascript as these were not my domain. And then I just had to make this website for myself. I spend nights to learn and code (started using GWT as it was the easiest for me to pick up coming from C++ background). But later I realized it could be easier to code using jquery where I can use the object oriented programming concepts. So here is my list to get up to speed: 1. Start learning javascript (codeacademy.com is a good place to start with) and then you can go on to learn jquery. 2. PHP. 3. Read about MVC/MPV architecture. 4. HTML/CSS 5. Install WAMP/MAMP or any other such server on your computer and play with it. 6. Google any problem where you get stuck. I realized there is absolutely no problem that you can't solve. Some will be easy to solve, and some will take all the energy out of you. But the key is patience. Have patience and be persistent, you will get all the solutions you need. Same is for learning. Have patience and be persistent.