Learning to program is kind of a big deal. There are a lot of things to learn already and new knowledge always keeps coming from various directions. Today you are learning a new programming language, tomorrow you may come across a new web framework. It can quite understandably be overwhelming and many get confused with where to start.
But working on your own programming project can make the learning process much less overwhelming as you are only focusing on solving the next problem, accomplishing the next step of your plan in the best way possible. And it gets all your programming related skills honed.
I have no doubt that you know why you need to invest your time in programming projects, but you may be wondering how you could get started? What projects to focus on? And what is the right project for your skill level? To answer all these questions, we have designed today’s article with some of our coolest programming project ideas and divided them into two categories depending on skill level required. So let’s jump right in!
Beginner-friendly Project Ideas
1. Calculator
This is one of the most common beginner software projects and for good reason. You will get to practice writing a layout and using logic that processes information from the number and symbols you included in the layout. Pairing JavaScript with HTML and CSS is a great way to build this application.
2. Note-taking or To-do List App
3. Blood Donation Website
4. Tic-Tac-Toe Game
5. A Simple Slideshow
Intermediate Project Ideas
1. Simple E-commerce Website
2. A Game of Chess
3. A Web-Scraper
4. A Basic Compiler
That’s it. Those are our top-picks out of project ideas we have for beginner level programmers aspiring a career in development. Successfully completing a number of these projects will put your skills to test, hone them, and get you ready for the real deal. But most importantly, they will be fun and intriguing, enlightening your passion for programming. And this will be just the beginning of a marvelous journey!