Probably has lots of different things that he wants to learn so help him explore each.
Python for command line stuff and backend stuff, vanilla JS, html, css for blogs or web pages.
There's also either online classes like Udemy or in person camps or summer programs that would be great, he can meet ppl his own age trying to code too.
I know a few years back iOS coding classes were the rage, now it'll probably be something with blockchain...
In terms of code editor maybe just sublime or atom, no need to go super complicated, he'll figure out what he needs as he builds expertise.
I agree with the parent that the focus should probably be on something he wants to build or a problem he wants to solve. It's easier to stay motivated that way.
Probably has lots of different things that he wants to learn so help him explore each.
Python for command line stuff and backend stuff, vanilla JS, html, css for blogs or web pages.
There's also either online classes like Udemy or in person camps or summer programs that would be great, he can meet ppl his own age trying to code too.
I know a few years back iOS coding classes were the rage, now it'll probably be something with blockchain...
In terms of code editor maybe just sublime or atom, no need to go super complicated, he'll figure out what he needs as he builds expertise.