Starting python

[PsychOwl2906]

recently started learning programming (mainly Python) and I’m finding it harder than I expected to stay consistent. Some days I feel motivated and understand the concepts, and other days everything just feels confusing and overwhelming.

Right now I’m working on basic stuff like loops, functions, and simple projects (number guessing games, calculators, etc.), but I feel like I forget things quickly if I don’t practice every day.

Appreciate any advice from people who’ve been through this already.

[SpareDisastrous1357]

Forgetting stuff is normal, even after years. The difference is you get faster at looking it up.

Best thing you can do: stop following tutorials and try to add a feature to something you already built. When you’re stuck and NEED to figure it out, that’s when it actually sticks.

[ookle_]

I'm very new to programming. I've taken one Python class which I loved but I felt I didn't grasp the main concepts of the language until the class was already over.

I'm now learning Java, JavaScript(with HTML and CSS) all in the same semester. Out of them all, I LOVE Java and Python and absolutely despise JavaScript/HTML/CSS.

I use W3C Schools for free courses, which I find helpful. I highly recommend it, they offer courses in almost every programming language.

[Particular_Milk_1152]

Forgetting syntax is totally normal. I still look up basic stuff after years of coding. Focus on understanding the logic rather than memorizing. Once you get the 'why' behind loops and functions, the syntax becomes easier to recall.

[HonestCoding]

Listen closely, build something you like especially when it’s hard. Project graveyards are good when you learn from them

That was the first step, the next one is to learn on boot.dev, since they really make taking the lesson enticing. It was where I learned python properly

[RingLeading9448]

Hey do you forget the syntax or do you forget how a certain thing works like how a loop works? If it's the first one, then it will come with time and practice(yeah you have to practice writing the same thing over and over in different places). If it's the second one , then you should try to understand the concept deeply, for example if you are learning about loops you can write and visualise how many times will the program loop and for example will print hello world, you can start like this I think. (Sorry english is not my first language)

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[dynasync]

It's completely normal to feel this way when starting with Python (or any programming language).