What is IT and where do you start?
Apps, websites, games, your bank card, all of these are products of IT. We explain in simple terms what IT is, what fields it contains and what is done in each one.
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What is IT?
IT (Information Technology) is the field of creating, storing, transmitting and using information with the help of computers, the internet and software. Put simply: everything that builds and runs the digital world.
Importantly, IT does not just mean "programmer." It contains a great many fields: some do design, some write the logic, some analyze data, some protect the system. There is a field to suit almost any interest.
IT fields
IT is not a single profession, but the common name for many fields. Get to know the main ones below: in each one you will see what is actually done, what finished products it produces, what tools are used, who it suits and how high the market demand is. As you read through this list, you will get a feel for which one interests you more, then you pick just one and go deeper.
Frequently asked questions
Honest answers to three questions that make many people hesitate before starting.
Do you need math for IT?
Not required in many fieldsFor most fields, school-level math and logical thinking are enough. The ability to break a problem into small steps matters more here than complex formulas. Advanced math is only deeply required in certain fields.
Do you need English for IT?
Yes, but you can start from scratchEnglish gives a big advantage: the best lessons, documentation and solutions to errors are often in English. But you don't need to know it perfectly to start, being able to read and understand technical words is enough, and it grows with practice. Today AI assistants and translators have lowered this barrier a lot. Tip: work on your English gradually, in parallel with your code.
What kind of computer do you need for IT?
An ordinary modern laptop is enoughYou don't need an expensive computer to start. The average specs below are plenty for most fields. Only areas like artificial intelligence, heavy gaming or video editing require a more powerful graphics card and more memory.
Where to start?
Most people enter IT from scratch with these 4 steps.
Choose a field
Pick one based on your interest. Don't take them all at once, start with one.
Learn the basics
Master the basics of your chosen field with free lessons, videos and courses.
Practice
Build small projects. Knowledge is cemented not just by studying, but by doing.
Build a portfolio
Collect and showcase your work. This is the strongest proof for your first job.
Why IT?
Have you chosen a field?
To get started, check out our free courses and hands-on games. One step at a time, you gradually become a specialist.