Why I Chose BCA Online and Started Learning Coding as a Beginner

When I took admission to BCA Online, one thing was very clear in my mind:

If I only depend on university subjects, it may not be enough for my future.

That is why I decided to start learning coding from the beginning.

At first, I was confused like many other students.
Should I start with Python? Java? Web development? C? C++?

After reading and thinking a lot, I realized something important:

As a beginner, I don’t need to learn everything at once. I just need to start somewhere and stay consistent.

So I decided to begin with the C language.

Why I Chose to Learn Coding Alongside BCA

Doing BCA online gives flexibility, but it also comes with responsibility.

No one is standing in front of me every day to tell me what to study.
That means I have to build my own discipline.

I understood that if I use this time properly, I can build real skills while completing my degree.

That is why I made a simple plan:

• Focus on my BCA subjects
• Learn coding step by step
• Improve slowly instead of rushing

Why I Started With C

Many people say C is difficult for beginners.
And honestly, yes — sometimes it feels confusing.

But I still chose it because I wanted to build a strong base.

C helps in understanding the following:

• how programming works
• logic building
• variables, loops, functions
• arrays and pointers
• how code actually runs

I believe if I understand C properly, learning C++, Java, or even data structures later will become easier.

My Current Learning Approach

Right now, I am not trying to become an expert in one week.

I am following a simple beginner routine:

• 1 hour for coding practice
• 1–2 hours for BCA study
• small concepts daily
• more practice, less overthinking

I am trying to avoid one big mistake many beginners make:

Watching too many tutorials and writing too little code.

So even if I learn something small, I try to type and practice it myself.

What I Want From This Journey

I don’t want to just complete a degree.

I want to actually become skilled enough to say the following:

“Yes, I can build my career in tech.”

This is just the beginning, and I know I still have a lot to learn.

But I think starting early matters more than starting perfectly.

Final Thought

If you are also doing BCA online or learning coding as a beginner, my honest advice is simple:

Don’t wait to feel fully ready. Start small, stay regular, and keep learning.

That is exactly what I am trying to do.