The Ultimate 30-Day Coding Challenge (For Absolute Beginners)

Want to build a habit of coding but don’t know where to begin? We got you. Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 30-day challenge to build momentum — no pressure, just progress 💪

🗓 Week 1: Get Set Up & Learn the Basics
Day 1: Install VS Code and explore the interface.
Day 2: Learn basic HTML tags.
Day 3: Create your first HTML page.
Day 4: Learn CSS and apply basic styling.
Day 5: Style your HTML page.
Day 6: Explore basic JavaScript syntax (variables, console.log).
Day 7: Rest or review what you’ve learned.

🧠 Week 2: Build & Experiment
Day 8: Make a personal homepage (HTML/CSS).
Day 9: Add a button and style it.
Day 10: Add JavaScript to make your button interactive.
Day 11: Create a basic to-do list (static).
Day 12: Make the to-do list dynamic with JavaScript.
Day 13: Try changing text colors on click.
Day 14: Reflect on your progress and tweak your code.

🛠 Week 3: Build Real Projects
Day 15: Start a new project (e.g., quote generator).
Day 16: Add styling to your new project.
Day 17: Learn about functions in JavaScript.
Day 18: Use a function in your project.
Day 19: Explore arrays and objects.
Day 20: Use an array in your app (like a list of quotes).
Day 21: Upload your project to GitHub (don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!).

🚀 Week 4: Polish & Share
Day 22: Add responsiveness (make your page mobile-friendly).
Day 23: Learn about forms and how to use them.
Day 24: Add a contact or signup form to your project.
Day 25: Try out a simple API (like a joke or weather API).
Day 26: Refactor your code — clean it up!
Day 27: Create a README for your project.
Day 28: Share your project online (social media, dev forums).
Day 29: Reflect on what you’ve learned.
Day 30: Plan your next coding goal!

This challenge isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, learning something new, and getting comfortable writing code. No matter how small the step — it counts. Zerocodemy is here for every step of your journey. You’re not learning alone.