Newbie Programmer needs Motivation [closed]

Question

I'm starting to teach myself computer programming. I am interested in developing a website using PHP but I don't know what kind of concept I should develop. Please advise me on any good ideas for how I can improve my programming skills.

Many Thanks.

Answer 1

When I started learning PHP, I started by writing a content management system. Turns out that it was the worst content management system in human history, but I sure learned a lot. Another friend of mine learned PHP through programming a web based game.

Point is, try to find something interesting that will keep your attention for a long development process! Then, resign yourself to a very long learning curve.

Answer 2

Write an application for something you are passionate about.

Examples are: book/cd/dvd collection manager