My thought is that some people value video code-alongs, but I think when used as your primary source of learning they give you a false sense of skill/knowledge. It is not until you work on a project by yourself and have to break down a problem into smaller problems (write it out in pseudo code), learn how to research/google problems, dig through documentation to help you understand a certain method, debug your own code, etc. does the real leap in skill/knowledge take place. I think beginners don't know what they don't know and they think what feels productive at the beginning is what will work for them. It has worked for some people, so maybe it truly does. But, to answer your other question, TOP is more than good enough for a beginner to learn web dev. Their entire curriculum is project-based and you have to do all the skills that I listed above. I did TOP and I started my first web dev job 2 months ago. One of the best parts of TOP is their Discord community, where you can ask (and answer) questions. Plus, you will see new stories of people getting jobs on a very regular basis. Answer from rlmoser on reddit.com
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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: If the Odin Project is free, why would anyone pay to learn from the others?
September 28, 2021 -
A simple question: I saw a lot of people here saying good things about the Odin Project. And it seems it is 100% free. So why would anyone pay for the courses from e.g. Codeacedemy/Coursera/Udemy?
I'd guess the courses offered by the other sources must have some advantages over the Odin Project, right? So what are the things in the other sources which justify the payment?
Basically I was wondering if the Odin Project is good enough for a beginner to learn e.g. Web dev to land a job or would it be wiser to pay to learn from other places?
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My thought is that some people value video code-alongs, but I think when used as your primary source of learning they give you a false sense of skill/knowledge. It is not until you work on a project by yourself and have to break down a problem into smaller problems (write it out in pseudo code), learn how to research/google problems, dig through documentation to help you understand a certain method, debug your own code, etc. does the real leap in skill/knowledge take place. I think beginners don't know what they don't know and they think what feels productive at the beginning is what will work for them. It has worked for some people, so maybe it truly does. But, to answer your other question, TOP is more than good enough for a beginner to learn web dev. Their entire curriculum is project-based and you have to do all the skills that I listed above. I did TOP and I started my first web dev job 2 months ago. One of the best parts of TOP is their Discord community, where you can ask (and answer) questions. Plus, you will see new stories of people getting jobs on a very regular basis.
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If you follow Odin project, actually spend time doing the projects and read every single lesson you will land a job as a web dev.
The Odin Project
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r/learnprogramming on Reddit: The Odin Project is my last free resource but it's still extremely difficult.
July 9, 2023 -
* * This is a post made by a highly frustrated person. Such surprise! **
I tried a few sources before TOP sucha as: Freecodecamp, codecademy and learncpp. I didint like them because (at least at that time) they didnt explain much about what programming is like. They would just jump right to coding into some type of terminal in their page. TOP seemed better in that aspect because it actually taught the background behing all those weird codes and taught by using our own terminal on our pc.
But, as I keep following the course (I am on the javascript foundations now), it keeps getting more and more frustrating. One link to a source is a VERY long article that often talks about things I dont know and has even more links to other big articles. I feel like there is always a obstacle in my learning process even before any projects.
Should I just give up and pay for a normal course? I am stubborn because I have a genuine interest in programming and would love to learn but the frustration is killing me everyday.
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Welcome to learning how to code. You will feel like there is an obstacle in your way nearly every single day. At some point it will click, and you’ll learn to not be frustrated by those obstacles anymore because you’ve understood what they mean(read documentation, slow down, try a new approach, etc). Learning to code is not a quick and easy task, but it is possible. I started with TOP myself, and struggled so much through it; but I was committed. Yes, articles are long and dry, yes they link to other huge articles, but you’re learning. Take the time. Read them. Practice. Learning anything new, especially programming, takes a huge amount of effort and commitment.
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This is completely normal, at least it has been for me following this course. The Odin Project doesn’t hold your hand, and although this is supremely frustrating at times it forces you to figure things out on your own, and that’s where the real learning happens. Most importantly TOP teaches you how to learn and how to solve problems, and this is fundamental. Whenever I hit a roadblock I seek out other sources for learning whatever subject I’m on; if necessary I’ll keep trying different tutorials, watch multiple YouTube videos and experiment in VS code or CodePen. Stick with it; if necessary take a break from whatever subject your in and come back to it. Go make something with what you know right now, and polish your current skills. When you’re ready, go back to whatever you’re stuck on and google everything you can about it. Figure it out. Be determined to understand, and you will.
The Odin Project
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DEV Community
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My thoughts on The Odin Project - DEV Community
May 24, 2025 - Which is why I have probably never heard of The Odin Project up until now. Like FreeCodeCamp The Odin Project is totally free. Not only is it totally free, it is designed so that you can learn at your own pace and in your own time.
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The Odin Project vs freeCodeCamp - Which One Actually Gets You Hired - MentorCruise
February 5, 2026 - The Odin Project and freeCodeCamp are both free and both produce working developers, but neither one alone is enough to get you hired. Here's what each platform actually teaches, where they fall short, and what makes the real difference.
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Free Code Camp VS The Odin Project - compare differences & reviews?
The Odin Project offers a comprehensive and well-structured curriculum that covers essential web development skills free of charge. It emphasizes hands-on learning by including numerous projects that allow learners to apply their knowledge in practical ways. The community aspect, with forums ...
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Odin Project Review | ComputerScience.org
September 13, 2022 - The Odin Project is a free coding bootcamp created in 2013 by Erik Trautman. It offers an open-source curriculum to aspiring web developers worldwide, allowing them to study at their own pace.
Quora
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Should I go for the Odin Project, freeCodeCamp, or Appacademy Open? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): EDIT: In the answer below I state that App Academy Open is based on Ruby. That is no longer true and App Academy Open now includes their modern Python and JS curriculum, as well. This makes AAO a very strong option for new developers. ORIGINAL ANSWER All of them are good choic...
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Is it worth it to complete the Odin Project? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): If you want to learn web development, absolutely! Especially now that the curriculum has been updated and the website just got a fresh coat of paint. It’s free and it’s comparable to paid resources.
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Which one should I go for: Free Code Camp or The Odin Project? - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): They're both self-paced and free. The major differences are tech stack and community. The Odin Project has a back-end tech focus on Ruby (and Ruby on Rails) and mySQL, while Free Code Camp focuses on JavaScript (NodeJS and MongoDB).
DEV Community
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🛠️ The Odin Project — Learn Full Stack Web Development for Free - DEV Community
July 18, 2025 - The Odin Project offers a completely free, open-source curriculum covering everything you need to build real-world web apps and land your first dev job.
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The Odin Project Courses [2026] | Learn Online for Free | Class Central
The Odin Project is an open-source, free online learning platform designed to teach beginner web development and programming skills, offering comprehensive curriculum and support.
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