# Step 3: Learning the Actual Language

This step is, arguably, the hardest step of your journey in Discord bot development. You need a lot of patience, and dedicate yourself to learning the language of your choice. It is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing before making a bot. Way too many people ask how to make x in JS, PY, etc, and don’t know basic stuff about their own language. Here are some important links to help you get started.

## Places to Learn

* [Codecademy ](https://www.codecademy.com/)(free, paid for extension activities)
* [W3Schools ](<https://www.w3schools.com/ >)(free)
* [Udemy ](https://www.udemy.com)(paid, offers courses from multiple instructors)
* [Mozilla JavaScript Guide ](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide)(**highly recommended for js bot developers**)
* [Javascript Is Sexy](http://javascriptissexy.com/how-to-learn-javascript-properly/) (teaches you how to learn JS)
* [WTFjs ](http://wtfjs.com/)(for those weird moments in JS)
* [**Comphrehensive list of Python tutorials** ](https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Programmers)(python's official wiki)

Start off with <https://www.codecademy.com/>. It really is a great place to get started and learn the fundamentals of your language of choice. They even have other stuff on there for you too.

Don't think you can jump straight into Discord bot development after the first chapter/lesson on the site you choose! Try making some basic applications. Web or software, either or works. Just experiment. Try things like changing arrays, learning more variable stuff, etc.

Remember, you're never done with learning a language! Even when you know its syntax like the back of your hand, what is an airplane without a pilot? This is why you should also invest time in [learning good practice!](/guide-to-making-your-own-discord-bot/tips/good-practice.md)&#x20;

Also...

## Never give up!

Coding is easy to some, and hard to others. Never compare yourself with someone else's knowledge! Remember to never let coding be a priority over your academic work, unless it is your academic work.


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