Explore the challenges and insights of teaching coding to beginners in this JSConf US 2019 talk. Discover the overwhelming abundance of resources available to newcomers, and gain valuable perspectives on guiding aspiring developers through their learning journey. Learn from a self-taught engineer's experience in mentoring a friend with no prior coding knowledge, uncovering the complexities of modern web development education. Gain insights into choosing learning paths, understanding basic programming concepts, navigating job searches, and addressing impostor syndrome. Reflect on the importance of supporting junior developers and fostering a more inclusive tech industry.