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=== Assistant: That’s actually a huge advantage — doing this together dramatically increases your odds of success. ===
That’s actually a huge advantage — doing this together dramatically increases your odds of success. Most people fail not because they can’t learn programming, but because they get isolated and quit. You’ve already solved that part.

Let’s design this as a two-person path, not a solo grind.

==== When two people learn together, you get: ====
* Built-in accountability
* Someone to explain concepts to (this locks learning in)
* Shared problem-solving
* Emotional regulation when things get frustrating

In other words: you’re already ahead of 70% of beginners.

==== I strongly recommend Web Development + Python basics. ====

Why?
* Visual progress (web) keeps motivation high
* Logic foundation (Python) makes you real programmers
* You can collaborate on projects early

You’ll feel like builders, not students.

==== Here’s how to do it without burning out: ====

===== - 5 days a week =====
* 60–90 minutes per session
* Same lesson, same pace

===== - Driver: writes code =====
* Navigator: reads instructions, Googles, spots errors

This mimics real developer teamwork.

==== Goal: Learn how code thinks ====

Learn together:
* Python basics (variables, loops, functions)
* Git & GitHub (even lightly)
* Basic problem solving

Mini projects:
* Number guessing game
* Simple calculator
* Text-based games

==== Goal: Build things you can see ====

Learn:
* HTML
* CSS
* JavaScript basics

Projects:
* Personal landing pages
* A shared “about us” site
* Simple interactive pages

==== Goal: Portfolio-worthy work ====

Projects you can build together:
* Task tracker
* Budget app
* Habit tracker
* Simple game
* Website for a real person/business

Use:
* GitHub (collaboration!)
* Code reviews between you two

This is where employability begins.

==== At this point you may diverge: ====
* One goes more backend (Python, databases)
* One goes more frontend (design, UX, JS frameworks)

That’s fine — many teams work exactly like this.

==== - freeCodeCamp (free, structured) ====
* CS50 (hard but excellent)
* Udemy (pick ONE course, don’t hoard)
* VS Code
* GitHub

Total cost can be close to $0–$30.

==== 1. No passive watching — code every session ====
# Confusion is progress, not failure
# Build ugly things early
# Finish small projects
# Don’t compare yourselves to seniors

==== If you stay consistent: ====
* 6 months → you’ll feel “I can do this”
* 9–12 months → junior-level skills
* 12–18 months → employable

Together, your odds are even better.

==== Do you and your brother: ====
* Have similar schedules, or
* Will one of you have more time than the other?

That determines whether I design a perfectly synced plan or a lead/follow system for you both.