Little background, been working in startups for the last couple of years, mainly in marketing and sales. Recently started my own Magento ecommerce store that's essentially sustaining me passively so i'm looking at spending some time learning to code.Question is, is there any reason not to pick javascript as a first language? Been hearing alot about Node.js and Meteor, any downsides to picking...
Hey,I recently quit my job as a marketing manager for a startup and have a decent runway before i have to start looking for another job. I'm interested in learning how to code (been waiting since i was 13) and was wondering if anyone has found an awesome online course.Planning on learning Rails as it seems to have a huge amount of resources available.
Just wondering what HN thinks about my situation.Graduated with an accounting degree but ended up working in a startup doing customer service and their digital marketing. I've always wanted to learn how to code, and have the financial means to take 6-12 months off to really dedicate myself to learning to code.Unfortunately with after work obligations i really don't have sufficient time to do it...