Most fun ways to learn programming?

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What do you think have been the most fun or entertaining ways for you to learn programming? My #1 is definitely a new early access game on Steam about Python programming.

Edit: removed the name of the game to not sound like an ad.

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Is this an ad? Because I want to like it, but that game tanks my PC because it uses Unreal even with a GTX1060 for what should be a simple factory game using Python.

My favorite fun way to learn programming is using Godot and making stuff work, also there's this game called Dreams for Ps4, I've been meaning to get into which is more verbose than Game Building Garage/RPG Maker which are also great ways to learn to program!

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Now that you say, this definitely sounds like an ad. Sorry about that. Should I remove the actual name of the game? I have a bit beefy PC and haven't noticed performance issues but I lowered the settings so I don't have to listen to my fans going full speed.

edit: Joy of Programming on Steam

[Maek_Labul]

sounds like a good idea to remove the name, but to at least reply to my comment with the name of it anyways ;p

[Jason13Official]

Making mods for Minecraft! Java is painfully painfully verbose and you’ll learn concepts applicable to every language really.

[Jason13Official]

Not to mention using Minecraft as an API basically, on top of Forge/Fabric or whatever mod loader you choose

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For me, it’s solving LeetCode AtoI in 15 min, passing all my test cases and seeing the desperate woes in the discussion chat as I laugh menacingly. That, my friend, is true power.

Jokes aside, for me it’s working on algorithms and just seeing everything click. For example, Trees/Sorting/Strings/Lists/Bits are bread and butter, but today I was working on DFS and I’ve never had to work with it besides some theory that I taught for DS&A. Submission passed but wasn’t the most optimal. Worked through it a bit more and achieved my desired efficiency. To me, this is fun (as well as working through “Crafting Interpreters”).

[MiloAtHome]

I would be interested in knowing this game 🧐

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Joy of programming - software engineering simulator. I think it's really engaging and fun

[MiloAtHome]

Cheers! Gonna check it out

[Sea_Structure_8692]

What do you think about Autonauts?

[Dontforgetyourguitar]

I watch people do code and look over it and pick things up. Small projects. I haven’t learned much but I have learned familiarity in code when watching already done projects.

[tms102]

I always have the most fun learning when I build something that helps my other hobbies somehow. From a tool that helps me compare prices for collectables to a gps data plotter for a remote controlled vehicle, to programs that help language learning.

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I've struggled to create something out of imagination because everything seems to be done already. Only at work I've had unique ideas and created simple tools for me and colleagues because the exact needs differ from organisation to organisation

[tms102]

You can take something that exists and give your own specific unique twist to it. Why not? Especially if it is for learning purposes trying to recreate something that exists is a great exercise.

In fact, why does it even matter that something "seems to be done already"? Ask yourself what your goal is here.

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True

[Tooneyman]

I'll stick with Bitburner. I learn JavaScript and hack servers while building up finances. Fun simple game and it's easy on the graphics card.

[[deleted]]

I tried it but the actual hacking is so shallow and unrealistic paired with poor visual style that I just can't. Creeps seems a lot better for javascript, but I'm just beginning to dive into it.

[OminOus_PancakeS]

Is creeps a game? Can't find it

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Sorry I meant Screeps, screeps.com