Programming Courses for Pre-Beginners

Other courses assume you know way more than a real beginner--a pre-beginner--could possibly know. Other courses go from print("hello world") to "a monad is a monoid in the monoidal category of endofunctors" leaving you far behind.

The Hard Way method takes its time, going in small steps, never taking huge leaps. In short: The Hard Way courses teach you the foundational basics you need to understand other programming topics.


Learn JavaScript the Hard Way

An exercise based logical course in the most popular language in the world.

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Learn Python the Hard Way, 5th Edition (2023-2024)

The 5th Edition of Learn Python the Hard Way released in 2023-2024. All new for Python 3 and 2023-2024!

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Learn C the Hard Way

A complete course in the C programming language for people who know at least one other language.

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Learn SQL the Hard Way

A complete course in SQL and data design for any programmer or data scientist.

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Learn More Python the Hard Way

The More Python Python the Hard Way will teach you to be a better programmer.

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Free Support Course

Provides additional support for published books Learn Python the Hard Way, and Learn JS the Hard Way.

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Learn Painting the Hard Way

An clearly structured course in drawing and painting for programmers and other logical people.

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Epic Supporter Pack

A one-time purchase that gives you everything I've ever made, and everything I'll make in the future. Price is discounted based on past purchases.

This Product Bundle includes Learn JavaScript the Hard WayLearn Python the Hard Way, 5th Edition (2023-2024)Learn C the Hard WayLearn Ruby the Hard WayLearn SQL the Hard WayLearn More Python the Hard WayFree Support CourseLearn Painting the Hard WayLearn Unix the Hard Way.
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Learn Unix the Hard Way

A introductory course in Linux fundamentals, featuring Vim! Currently in development.

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