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3 Best Free Websites to Learn Coding
You don't need to pay a cent to start coding. These are the 3 best free websites where you learn by actually writing code.
Many people think learning to code needs $100–$200 courses. The truth is the best resources are free — and what really matters is writing code yourself, not just watching.
Where to start? If you're a beginner, start with W3Schools to get the basics fast, then freeCodeCamp to practise and earn a certificate, and use Scrimba when you want to learn from video in an interactive way.
Tip Don't keep jumping between sites. Pick one and keep going every day, even for half an hour. Consistency beats any course.
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Start free ↗
freeCodeCamp
Interactive lessons: write code step by step and earn free certificates.
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Open site ↗
W3Schools
The easiest tutorials for beginners, with "Try it Yourself" to see results instantly.
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Try Scrimba ↗
Scrimba
Interactive screencasts: pause the lesson and edit the teacher's code yourself.