Do you have any interest in computers and technology? Maybe you could try coding.
There are plenty of courses available, many of them online, and you can find taster sessions for free.
Which Coding Language to Learn?
You may be surprised to find that there are approximately 50 different coding languages. So, your first task is to decide which one you are most interested in. The most obvious ones, with the most uses, are HTML, CSS, Python and JavaScript.
If you are more inclined towards coding for games, then there are programmes that use blocks. Although not strictly seen as coding, you can also learn how to write prompts for open-source Artificial Intelligence platforms.
Starting your journey into coding is quick, easy and usually free, and it can be crossed off your bucket list today!
How Could You Use Coding Skills?
If you find that you enjoy the challenges of coding, it could even become a career or perhaps just a side hustle for fun. There are many different uses for it, the most recognised one being that of a website designer.
Some might argue that this skill is no longer necessary with the introduction of drag-and-drop page builders. But many businesses are prepared to pay developers to get a truly bespoke website built by coding.
Gaming is, of course, continually on the rise, particularly for mobile phones. This could be very lucrative for you if you have a creative idea and understand how to code it into a viable game.
Or perhaps analytics interests you, and coding can make use of data to bring statistics together for a solution to everyday problems.
