Code Academy

As an IIT student I try to be as realistic as possible concerning my capabilities as an IT professional.  With that being said, I have always liked the "thought" of coding but often the "thought" of actually doing serious coding makes me nervous.  I've taken several java courses and even a cobol course so I feel confident that I can successfully work in the industry and at least be able to partner or communicate with a developer however there has been this nagging feeling that I should not let my coding demons defeat me.  Therefore I have embarked upon a journey via Codeacademy.com to strengthen my coding skills!  I have overcome many obstacles in life and now that my August graduation is pending I have decided that learning to code decently will be my new hobby.  I have started with Python and although my demanding schedule has not allowed me much time to delve deeply into the language, I am very impressed with how code academy approaches the language and cannot wait to delve deeper into the language.  I've worked with several computer science students and excellent coders and I definitely think that I can hold my on if I stop being wary and embrace being uncomfortable.  It has worked well for me so far so I see no reason I can't add to my existing skills!  It seems like the site takes a very laid back approach and makes a genuine effort to build a comfortable environment that makes the languages seem accessible and manageable to those who may have kept a healthy distance from in depth coding.  So here goes nothing!!!!