Do I need a Mac to learn to code?

No. Windows and Linux both work well. macOS has some advantages for web and iOS development, but beginners on Windows or Linux are not at a meaningful disadvantage.

Is it a mistake to use AI coding tools as a beginner?

Using AI for explanations and debugging is not a mistake. Using AI to generate code you cannot read is. The line is whether you understand what is being written.

What is the biggest setup mistake beginners make?

Treating setup time as learning time. Configuring your environment, picking tools, and optimizing your workspace feel productive, but they are not practice. The fastest path to learning is writing bad code early and often.

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Coding Setup Mistakes Beginners Make

Avoid the most common coding setup mistakes beginners make. Wrong tools, wasted gear, and bad habits that slow down learning before it gets a chance to compound.

https://setupcurated.com/guides/coding-setup-mistakes-beginners-make

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