3 Regrets I have (so far) as a Self-Taught Coder
Iâve made a huge mistake.
About a month ago I realized I was not learning what I wanted to be. Or should be. So I switched programming languages/frameworks. Again.
I thought Ruby on Rails was the way to go ⌠But then, after months of learning, I decided to switch gears and focus on JavaScript along with Meteor. (And I am glad I switched.)
Of course, I wish I would have made the transition sooner. A lot sooner.
Here are my three biggest regrets since I started teaching myself how to code about a year and a half ago.
1. Given up Ruby on Rails sooner.
Before I embarked on learning Ruby on Rails (RoR), I spent over three months learning the fundamentals of programming with Python. I decided to make the transition to Ruby when I decided to try to build my own web apps. And Rails seemed like the better fit than Django.
There were many reasons why RoR was better for me than Python and Django. Itâs too much to get into now. But the switch at that time was wise.
What I wish I did differently, though, was try Meteor earlier on....
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