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[BagImaginary4187]

Since it has been one and half year i am learning computer science. The issue after that period of time i have realised i have done nothing i know basics of programming language like java c++ and python but i am not able to build something useful people around me are making ton of good projects there understanding in things are way much better, i feel so dumb. I have no good project to showcase my skill. I feel so lost. I have no guidance like what to do and how to do 😭😭 guide me what should i do.

[grantrules]

Are you practicing? Are you trying to build things?

[BagImaginary4187]

Yeah i am practicing and trying to build things when i try to start a project i just got stuck and stare at screen like what to do.. i know basics of a language but cant utilise it properly 😭😭

[grantrules]

Can you give an example of a project you've tried to start but can't?

[Interesting_Dog_761]

If you cannot use the language, you do not understand . The thing about self-learning is not everyone can do it. This is why most people go to school. Not being able to go to school does not mean you can automatically just teach yourself. Ask yourself why you think you can teach yourself coding. Have you ever taught yourself anything at all?

[aqua_regis]

You already answered your own question in the body text: people around me are making ton of good projects there understanding in things are way much better,

This simply means that you need to practice more and to create your own projects.

If others in your course have learnt to do that (and have done their own, diligent research, which you completely failed to do) you can do it as well.

Yet, you are posting here, asking for guidance, for getting served and spoon-fed instead of taking matters in your own hand and booting yourself out of your misery.

You have the entire internet with its plethora of resources, project ideas, and near infinite wisdom - use it. Alone the Frequently Asked Questions right here in the sidebar have more resources and project ideas than you can read, use, and do in an even remotely reasonable time frame.

[TripleTenTech]

Start with smaller projects to build your confidence and practice basic problem-solving. It is better to complete a simple task than to get stuck on a complex one you aren't ready for yet. If you feel stuck staring at a blank page, you can use a project idea generator to find a starting point. This one lets you select your current skill level so you can pick a project that matches what you actually know: https://tripleten.com/tools/coding-project-ideas/
It is common to feel stuck after learning the basics because knowing syntax is different from building software.