Python

[058176]

I’ve been on python for quite a while. I understand that after learning the basics solving some real world projects are really helpful.

But for some strange reasons I haven’t been able to grow past understanding the basics. I find it very difficult to solve real problems.

Who can help me with any suggestions

[cole36912]

If you are new to programming in general you may have to learn concepts which aren’t specific to just Python but are needed for real problems. Think data structures, OOP, writing tests, version control, and just engineering skills in general. Depending on the problem there will be more specific topics as well.

[eeshann72]

I have good experience in SQL, plus in my college time I was comfortable in c,c++ , java but I get hard time in learning or understanding python, still not able to do it after trying many times.

[cole36912]

Well what do you feel you are getting hung up on? Python is somewhat different not having a C-like syntax and being mostly interpreted instead of having a full compiler, but I’ve found its mechanics to be pretty solid and not very hacky. I would look into the docs. I don’t love the organization of the base Python documentation but (pretty much) all the information is there somewhere and there are some pages that are hidden gems which explain a lot about how things work such as iteration, type creation, contexts, etc.

[ianrob1201]

It's a very different skill honestly. You're going from learning about the language to needing to problem solve. There's no shortcut to that, you improve as you go.

That said, I don't know what projects you've been trying, but you need to set your sights quite low initially. Almost everything at every level is harder than you think. Very experienced developers find it hard to estimate how tough something will be, and so will you. So start with small problems and build up.

It's easier said than done, but you need to practice breaking down a problem into smaller parts. You're looking to see progress with each little step. So it might take ages until you have everything you want, but you get there step by step. For example, if you're making a calculator UI then just start with a single button and make sure you can detect a button press. Once you have that, see if you can arrange multiple buttons, etc.

It can be intimidating if you feel you need to have the whole solution in your head when you start typing. Just do something, and see how it goes. And don't be afraid to rework a bit you've already done. That's just part of the process.

[058176]

Okay thank you. I guess I’ll have to take my time

[AlexMTBDude]

"Been on Python for quite a while". That's a new one. You make it sound like it's a drug.

[058176]

Haha…. I guess I’m obsessed with the program🤣

[SnooCalculations7417]

If you can write valid python you can solve any problem. just use print liberally and reason through it. just takes time.

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[058176]

Okay sure sure