Why You Should Learn to Code and How to Get Started

Last week, I shared with you about the insights I got from being self-employed. There I wrote that – thanks to my online business – I no longer have a day job since 2009. Moreover, I have decided from the beginning that control is important and have designed my work accordingly. A question that you might have is: how could I build an online business? Well, there are multiple skills involved, but here I’d like to focus on one of them: coding skill. While it’s not mandatory for building an online business, it will make things much easier for you. Why You Should Learn to Code Online businesses are – by definition – online. They live on the Internet. That’s why it’s useful to ‘speak’ the language of the Internet. It will give you the power to customize things without depending on anyone else. As a result, you will save time and money. In addition, you will have many opportunities. There are opportunities online that you can take only if you know how to code. One example is developing apps for the app stores. Another one is creating your own games. In my case, I feel lucky because I have had this skill for a long time (I majored in it at college). It has helped me a lot in getting my business off the ground. It’s not the only skill needed (writing and online marketing are another two), but it has made the process easier for me. How to Get Started To get started, first you need to know that there are different levels of coding skills. 1. The ability to...
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