course recs for absolute beginners

Skip shallow tutorials. Start with a real introduction to computer science that builds thinking skills, not just syntax.

Top picks:

• CS50's Introduction to Computer Science (Harvard) — free, engaging, problem-focused. Teaches algorithmic thinking and efficient problem-solving from zero.
• OSSU's Introduction to Computer Science path — uses MIT's Python-based intro (or CS50) to cover computation fundamentals and small-program confidence. Beginner-friendly, concept-driven.

other (for web developers):

• TheOdinProject
• FreeCodeCamp