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# [Things I wish I knew when I started coding](https://samuelajala01.hashnode.dev/things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-coding?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When I started my coding journey, I thought I wouldn't have to write about this, but I was wrong.

Mar 31, 2022 · 3 min read · samuelajala01.hashnode.dev  
Updated Feb 24, 2023  
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## Written by

[Samuel Ajala](https://hashnode.com/@samuelajala01)

@samuelajala01 · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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Robotics and Machine Learning Enthusiast | Software Developer | Cybersec Hobbyist

Robotics and Machine Learning Enthusiast | Software Developer | Cybersec Hobbyist.

## Responses 2

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[Adekola Damola](https://hashnode.com/@Dammy32)

[Sep 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-coding/624604dd16cdedfe9f7c9d08/comment/6507056e5b0b2cfbc55600d9)

What resources can I use to practice coding, html and css to be exact. Like something I can work on for practice

[Samuel Ajala](https://hashnode.com/@samuelajala01)

[Dec 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-coding/624604dd16cdedfe9f7c9d08/comment/6507056e5b0b2cfbc55600d9#reply-657ee81cff27ad10a976c6c8)

To practice, you can use software like VScode or Codepen.io online. If it's to learn, I'd recommend you start with Sololearn mobile app or freecodecamp.

[Samiat Animashaun](https://hashnode.com/@SamAni)

[Sep 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-coding/624604dd16cdedfe9f7c9d08/comment/6506fe255b0b2cfbc556006b)

Great