Learning multiple programming languages at the same time is a challenge, but it is doable. The key to mastering this skill is focusing on one language at a time and grouping similar concepts together. In this blog post, I will explain how you can learn more than one programming language by grouping related concepts together in your head.
Let’s get started:
1. Pick the right languages
If you want to learn multiple programming languages at the same time, it is important to pick the right ones. Here are some tips for picking your next language:
- Pick similar languages
It is easier for an audience of programmers to understand one another if they have something in common, and seemingly unrelated languages can often share a lot of similarities such as object-oriented programming.
- Pick languages with a lot of overlap in terms of concepts and ideas
If you're trying out several different types of programming skills, for example, all three major computing platforms, it'll make sense if those skills all exist somewhere within each other.
- Choose learning paths based on personal preference rather than just technical necessity alone.
2. Learn similar programming languages at the same time
Learning multiple programming languages at the same time is like learning a new spoken language. You need to learn concepts and vocabulary in each one of them, but you can also make connections between them by clustering similar concepts together.
For example, let’s say that you want to learn Ruby on Rails(RoR) and JavaScript (JS). For example:
The difference between RoR and JS is that RoR is server-side
while JS runs client-side; however, both run on the same web browser so there
are similarities between them.
Both frameworks have data types such as strings, integers, or arrays so they have similar data types associated with them - this means that learning either framework will help us learn about other programming languages too.
3. Cluster similar concepts together
This is a great way to keep your code organized and easy to read. If you have three functions that all do similar things, but in different ways, it might be better if they were grouped into one file rather than scattered throughout your project.
4. Use a coding framework
A good coding framework will help you design reusable code by providing structure and style guidelines for each module of the project.
5. Learn one language at a time
Learning one language at a time is the best way to learn
multiple languages. If you want to learn three or more, then it's better to
focus on just one.
Focus on learning the basics of each language before moving on to other aspects like syntax and semantics. This will help you understand how these things work in your target language better than if you were trying to learn everything at once.
Practice writing code in each new language by making small projects with simple functions that use only their syntax.
Conclusion
Learning multiple programming languages at the same time is
a great way to build up your skills. It can be hard, but it’s not impossible.
There are plenty of resources out there that will help you get started on the
right foot and keep you on track as you learn new concepts and master old ones.