When people talk about coding, the act of writing instructions for computers using programming languages. Also known as programming, it’s not some mysterious skill reserved for geniuses or math whizzes. Yet, so many myths make it feel impossible. You’ve heard them: "You need to be great at math," "It’s too hard for beginners," "You have to code all night to succeed." These aren’t just wrong—they’re holding people back from starting something that could change their lives.
Let’s clear the air. One big myth is that coding difficulty, the perceived challenge of learning to write code is about raw intelligence. It’s not. It’s about persistence. Look at the posts here—you’ll find real stories from people who started with zero experience, hated math, and still built apps, got jobs, or launched side businesses. Another myth? That coding stress, the mental pressure and burnout often linked to tech jobs is unavoidable. It’s not. Many developers feel overwhelmed because they’re told they have to be perfect. The truth? Mistakes are part of the process. You’ll debug the same error ten times. That’s normal. You’ll feel stuck for hours. That’s how it works. The people who succeed aren’t the smartest—they’re the ones who keep going.
Then there’s the myth that you need a degree or a bootcamp to start. Nope. You need curiosity and a good starting point. Posts in this collection show how to begin coding without math skills, how to pick your first language, and how to avoid the trap of switching languages every week. You’ll also see how employers actually view online learning—because yes, they care more about what you can build than where you learned it.
And if you’ve been told coding is a lonely, all-nighter job? That’s outdated. Many coders work in teams, collaborate daily, and have flexible hours. The real challenge isn’t the code—it’s the fear of starting. That’s why this collection exists: to give you real, unfiltered stories from people who were where you are now. No hype. No fluff. Just what works.
What you’ll find below isn’t a list of articles. It’s a roadmap. From the truth about whether coding is hard for beginners, to why you don’t need to be a math expert, to how to handle the mental side of learning—every post cuts through the noise. You won’t find vague advice here. You’ll find clear steps, honest experiences, and the kind of practical truth that helps you take your first real step into coding—without the myths holding you back.
