MakerSquare Front End Course Prework

On Learning to Code

Learning a new skill is a battle with yourself as much as it is a battle with the content. The article below addresses that well for web development.

The positive change cycle

The students often go through this exact trajectory during the course. They start off really enthusiastic but uninformed, then they become informed and pessimistic. After, usually as final project work starts, they get optimistic and they complete the course in a positive mindset.

Remember this as you go through the course. These feelings are normal.

Positive change cycle

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