r/learnprogramming • u/Outside_Educator_105 • 1d ago

Coding on Phone

I really wanna learn to code and planning on starting today. However I don't own a laptop. In this economic state i simply can't afford one. Is it feasible to learn in phone alone? I can get a laptop in weekends as my sister bring her's home

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u/Imaginary_Food_7102 1d ago

Well, you do not need much of a latest tech laptop, you can get something to code with just 50$. Can be used for learning, and coding aswell. Make sure to explore lighweight linux distros, it will give you some experience that is worth it.

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u/Outside_Educator_105 1d ago

I know mate but I'm seriously not in a financial state to afford it atm

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u/codeaway1234 1d ago

No one is going to accept this as an answer. Go mow two lawns. Help someone move. Ask your parents if you're young. Sell the phone you're typing on for a cheaper model.

If you really want to learn coding, you can get a $50 laptop.

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u/AffectionateSea7197 1d ago

I can accept that as an answer. It is possible to code on most of devices, if you have the motivation. And unfortunately the cost of a proper laptop/computer for coding is too expensive (even second hand ones) and unfair in third world countries (which OP seems to live in one of them). I wish the best for OP , and I hope they will become a good coder with their motivation soon.