CODING CRASH COURSE: Everything you need to know about teaching yourself to code from the comfort of your couch

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey have one thing in common — they both taught themselves to code. 

Coding can be a very lucrative skill, and learning languages like Perl can earn you a starting salary of upwards of $80,000 a year. Some coders have even landed six-figure jobs with only a few years of experience. Whether you're a complete beginner or a pro, there are a number of resources you can use to teach yourself to code from the comfort of your couch.

Business Insider compiled a list of resources for coders of every level. 

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