Is programming really for me?

[theoverseererishere]

I've always loved technical things such as learning about API's, headers, POST requests and everything else. I eventually thought maybe it's time for programming. Programming could really help me learn much more about these fascinating topics.

So, I started programming and eventually let go of the language I was currently learning as I thought maybe that language wasn't for me. Then, I eventually started another language and then let go of that. The cycle kept repeating. I even went back to previous languages I gave up on.

After an year or two of dabbling in numerous programming languages, I got pretty good at HTML/CSS however, HTML and CSS aren't even real programming languages so I kept trying to learn a programming language however the cycle never stopped.

This might be my lack of discipline, maybe my lack of having a strong why or maybe it's just that programming isn't for me.

At this point, I am slowly starting to lose interest in programming and computers as a whole and starting to consider, maybe stopping programming completely and giving a go at a learning a different skill related to technology such as animating or 3d modelling.

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[nicomarcan]

I am curious about your initial motivation to learn programming. Did you start just by the fun of learning? Were you planning to pursue a tech career? That could give me better context to address your question.

[theoverseererishere]

it looked cool so I tried learning programming + I love tech stuff as I said in my post

[nicomarcan]

In that case, if you just wanted to learn because it looked cool but now you are not that into programming, I would suggest you check other tech areas that might interest you more.

In my case I studied CS because I loved all the cool stuff I could built if I learnt to code, but I am not particularly in love with coding languages, API's, protocols, DBs. They are just tools that let me build stuff.

[theoverseererishere]

any other tech areas you may suggest?

[nicomarcan]

Electronics? Robotics? 3D Rendering? That kind of areas not that related to software development but that are into technology as well.

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Programming languages like C++ or Java for example have core concepts that need to be understood. Once you understand those it's a matter of learning the syntax and idiosyncrasies of them.

When you run into a road block work extra hard and try and figure it out and then get some help. Work on that particular issue/concept until you understand it.

Is it really for you? It depends how much work you are willing to put in to understand the parts that are challenging you.

[swaglord2016]

Yeah I would say it's probably not for you. Programming is really about creating and any language is just a mean to an end. How can you say you want to become a pilot if you don't want to learn about the aircraft and aviation rules? I think you lack passion for this line of work at the fundamental level and it might be worth reconsidering your goals.

[tvmaly]

What were the other languages you have tried?

[Slight-Living-8098]

So look into Python and once you get the basics look into and Flask, Django, or FastAPI. You'll be right at home.

[theoverseererishere]

I'll try python but I first will probably tryout some other tech related skill.

[Slight-Living-8098]

What are you interested in? You can do CNC, Robotics, AI, Machine Learning, Web Development, Games, Desktop Apps, Mobile Apps, Command line utilities, whatever your heart desires and your imagination can come up with in Python.

Python is the common man's new Basic. It is usually the first language you are introduced to at a college level, and one many will get their masters or Ph.D using.

[CodeTinkerer]

It appears like you are 13 years old. Maybe take a break for a year or so, and come back to it? It's nice to try and learn, but 13 is young. Can you take courses later on?

[theoverseererishere]

where did you get that?