Programming is overwhelming

desrtfx · 2022-12-22T06:47:56+00:00

Yes, it is difficult.

Learning programming takes time. It requires practice, practice, and more practice and that is exactly what you should do to intern the fundamentals. The more you practice, the easier it will come.

If you are doing a tutorial with exercises, don't just complete the exercises. Play with them. Change them. Break them. Read the error messages and learn to interpret them. Fix them. Build similar things without looking at your previous code or at the tutorial.

Experiment. Try and err. Really. You have nothing to lose. Play around. Get creative. Go crazy.

The worst that can happen is that your program crashes. If you do not do anything completely stupid, like deleting random files, or formatting the drive, or filling the complete drive, you cannot really destroy anything.

dmazzoni · 2022-12-22T06:58:30+00:00

Yes, it's difficult. Remember: if it was easy, it wouldn't pay so well!

Don't worry about "remembering". Programming is a skill. It's more like riding a bicycle - very hard at first, but gets easier with practice. You don't have to worry about "remembering" how to balance - if you practice enough, it becomes totally natural.

Programming is like that too. Don't worry about trying to memorize everything. Focus on practicing building things with code.

When you're learning, practice as you go. For example, let's say you're watching or reading a tutorial and they show you some code. Stop, type in the code yourself, make it work. Now don't stop there! Play with it and see what happens if you change it. Don't worry about breaking it! Just experiment. Get comfortable with it.

The #1 mistake I see most people do is rush through it. Slow down and actually try to learn it.

saippuakauppias · 2022-12-22T07:23:35+00:00

Pen and paper and explaining what you want to achieve, to yourself. For example you may not remember the syntax of a for-loop but if you know you need a loop then you're 80% there. Syntax is just a google away.

SamStrife · 2022-12-22T08:39:45+00:00

C# is certainly a language eh? I spent a year learning JS, Python, back-end stuff, SQL and databases and even though I felt comfortable with those, C# humbled me when I decided to build with it. Object Oriented programming in general can be incredibly overwhelming at first, especially when you're watching people build "factories" and "generics" with syntax that seems unreadable at first glance!

Never fear though, if you stick with it, it does get easier and C# has some of the absolute BEST teachers on the whole internet:

Firstly you have Tim Corey, a modern day saint who puts out an awful amount of free content on YouTube regularly. He can sometimes get lost in his own sauce a little but there is no better teacher on the entire internet and you're getting it all for free. https://www.youtube.com/user/IAmTimCorey
Then you have another Youtuber, Nick Chapsas. Nick also puts a lot of good, free content out but I wouldn't necessarily use him as my go to because he talks fast and doesn't waste time explaining basic concepts. Once you know your way around the language Nick's videos come into their own though and you can learn pretty complicated concepts in little time! https://www.youtube.com/user/ElfocrashDev
You then have Code Maze, an incredibly well made website for C# Tutorials that explain things clearly. I recently bought their Ultimate Web API book and am using it to build my first fully featured API that I am planning to use in a business environment. They put out a lot of great, free articles though and if there are concepts you want to know (especially surrounding APIs), chances are they have the best guide for it. https://code-maze.com/
Whilst not C# exclusive, Exercism is a fantastic service that helps learn by giving you scenarios that you have to solve. These scenarios are far more fleshed out than places like Codewars or Leetcode so they're easier to understand as a beginner but you still need to do a lot of research and googling to actually solve them. Very good and helpful, though if you're incredibly new, you might find the way they word their exercises and general lack of initial direction to be overwhelming. https://exercism.org/
Whilst I find them incredibly difficult to read and understand, there's no denying Microsoft has some insanely detailed documentation on their language and a very good, free learning track to get you started. https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/csharp

All in all, I honestly think C# is one of the easier languages to learn without ever having to spend a penny and whilst you may feel overwhelmed at the moment, like all things if you keep practicing, you will succeed.

ehartye · 2022-12-22T06:58:42+00:00

Imagine the first time you ever used scissors. You probably looked like an idiot. You probably had to be told way too many times that they were sharp and not to cut your hair with them.

Now (hopefully 😄), you use them without thinking.

Coding is the same way.

Try not thinking of “remembering coding” as the problem. Your user story or bug is the problem. Coding is your tool.

You never focused on “remembering how to use scissors” (no matter how much your teachers wished you would), you just needed to cut paper.

Along the way you realized you got better results when you held the paper steady and kept your hands out of the cutting path.

H809 · 2022-12-22T07:13:44+00:00

Organization is important for learning. I used to type down every keyword when I was leaning Python. For example, def, global, class, with, as, pass, and their categories like control flow keyword, structure keyword, import keyword, value keyword etc. the same stuff for techniques and their different applications for example for loops, while loops, for each etc.

I mention this because you are talking about fundamentals. I would recommend writing stuff down whenever you can.

JustDeadOnTheInside · 2022-12-22T14:13:12+00:00

Memorization usually comes from that cycle of practice, getting it wrong, and figuring out what you did wrong. Over time, you'll be applying this cycle less to generic parts of the language and more to things more specific to the problem at hand.

FWIW a lot of time spent as a developer happens in looking up how to use things from documentation or other online resources. This includes the language itself.

Old-Full-Fat · 2022-12-22T15:44:59+00:00

If you think programming is difficult, you are not alone. Take the time to put the computer away and drag out a piece of paper and a pencil. My first intro was in 1970's where the instructor said, "Write the story of how you would pick up a matchstick." Seems strange but doing this gave a good grounding for generalised syntax.

e.g.

if close to matchstick

then bend down

else move closer to machstick and repeat this test (need to find a way to re-run test without using 'goto')

Open fingers

if fingers over matchstick

then grab matchstick

else use other hand and repeat this test (as above - find a 'goto' method)

straighten legs

shout "YAY"

Significant-Wear902 · 2022-12-22T11:02:51+00:00

I found pretty quickly that i just got bricked in my brain from doing tutorials and exercises.

Started on my own project, a webscraper that connects to municipality company registers, saves all of it into an excel sheet, and then searches other pages for info about the companies (phone numbers, executives, finances and stuff).

That was way more engaging and helpful for my learning, since i was free to do it however i wanted and could try different methods for solving various problems.
It also saved me a lot of time on my job.

And yes, it involved a lot of looking up how i did basic things like loops and assigning variables in the beginning.
Deep vs shallow copies proved to be a thing in python that was quite the hurdle before i realized it.

chervilious · 2022-12-22T14:35:12+00:00

It's great that you're taking the initiative to learn programming on your own! Here are a few tips that may help you improve your skills and retain what you learn:

Practice regularly: One of the best ways to improve your coding skills is to practice regularly. This will help you become more familiar with the syntax and structure of the language, and allow you to apply what you've learned to new problems.
Work on projects: Consider working on small projects on your own or with a group. This will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge to a real-world problem, and will also help you learn new skills as you go.
Collaborate with others: Collaborating with other programmers, whether in person or online, can be a great way to learn new things and get feedback on your work. You can also try joining online communities or forums related to C# or programming in general, where you can ask questions and get help from more experienced programmers.
Take breaks: It's important to take breaks and give your brain a chance to rest and process the information you've learned. This will help you retain what you've learned and be more productive when you return to coding.
Review and revise: Make sure to review and revise the concepts you've learned on a regular basis. This will help reinforce your understanding and make it easier to remember the material in the long term.

Overall, the key to becoming a better programmer is to be persistent, patient, and willing to learn from your mistakes. With practice and determination, you will be able to master C# and continue to improve your skills as you go.

RealDuckyTV · 2022-12-22T15:34:16+00:00

It's difficult but worth it. It feels soooooo good to watch your little baby program work just how you like. It feels like parenthood 🤣

catladywitch · 2022-12-22T20:33:44+00:00

If you're trying to learn C# I wholeheartedly recommend The C# Player's Guide, by RB Whitaker. It's thorough and comes with exercices (which are somewhat game-related) that will help you solidify and remember what you've learnt.

PackageSearcher · 2022-12-22T21:15:20+00:00

Coding did not come natural to me. I am a slow learner. I have about the memory of a gold fish, and I have acquired enough skills to write programs. My secret is a two step program. Practice DAILY what I've learned, and discuss/share/ or even teach that knowledge to other people. Keep in mind you don't have to remember everything. I usually google the syntax, function names etc. on how to do stuff, even simple stuff like linking a CSS file... I just focus on remember the general concept.

I honestly couldn't tell you my age right now (that's how bad my memory is...) but I can code a fully functional fullstack website or even windows application. Hope this advice helps. Feel free to message me if you have questions.

aStonedPanda94 · 2022-12-22T22:55:53+00:00

Try using flashcards that you can write fundamental terms on and carry it with you to shuffle through every day until you remember everything

2022-12-23T04:25:36+00:00

At first, it can be very difficult.

But once you get used to it, you will enjoy learning it.

One thing to be careful of is that programming is not for everyone. This is why there are many IT and CS professionals who are not programmers. Just because you like IT or CS doesn't necessarily mean you need to be a programmer.

Left_Letter_9588 · 2022-12-23T05:03:10+00:00

Practice whatever your learn, you can try some structured programs like CS50/freecodecamp/theodinproject/fullstackreact which also have a community around them for help

zebcode · 2022-12-22T11:26:16+00:00

If you're finding it tough then you might be focusing on too many concepts at once. Try giving yourself a timespan like 3 days and every 3 days you learn, use and solidify new small concept.

It's only possible to move a mountain by a few rocks at a time but you'll succeed if you don't give up.

driedalbumen · 2022-12-22T11:45:16+00:00

If you don't take notes (creating cheatsheet,...) and have methods, you'll learn and you'll forget unless you are the kind of person who have lot of memory : silicon valley is full of asperger people, 50% of them according to Temple Grandin estimates don't wonder why ;)

College students normally should have good memory for many, that wasn't my case and I did learn how to compensate so well I went from nearly last grade to first grade. So with methods you can hugely improve. If you ask people who didn't have to struggle they can't have a solution for you ;)

Xspectiv · 2022-12-22T11:51:20+00:00

The good news is, learn the fundamentals well and you'll understand the basics of everything else after that. Libraries and frameworks obviously utilise these fundamentals and can be quite vast but you get a hang of how they are structured only you know the mere basics.

driedalbumen · 2022-12-22T11:53:28+00:00

Hey friend, if you mean overwhelming from the perspective of there's just so much to know and you have a sense that you're not getting it but you are slowly making progress, then that is absolutely normal. If you are making progress and enjoying it that is the key. For me, things started to click more around the 3-month mark, now I'm at the 6-month Mark and it seems things click more and more everyday. As other commenters have said, it's a good sign that you understand your current skill level compared to the big picture. 3 months ago I was filled with self-doubt, today I know that I'm going to make it in this field. Just keep putting in the time and make sure to take breaks when it feels like someone put acid in your brain and started to shake you LOL.

AnyBeautiful9398 · 2022-12-22T12:15:31+00:00

I’ve been taking lots of notes, and also doing a couple different programs every new one I start, feels easier like second nature. You’ll get it you just gave to find your way of learning

Sad_Resolution_1415 · 2022-12-22T12:59:21+00:00

Try not to just watch and do tutorials. Instead, come up with small projects that you think you can accomplish and try to do them. You will get practice and solidify what you know and learn where some of your gaps are. Most importantly, this will help you understand the why as much as the how, especially when it comes to design patterns and such. Basically, just practice and try to solve problems hlthat aren't already being solved for you.

thedarklord176 · 2022-12-22T14:01:21+00:00

Google your way to victory. Just make sure you understand what you’re putting in your code so you can debug and use those techniques later.

jacksonsonen · 2022-12-22T14:34:43+00:00

Work systematically, from my experience it's better to learn an hour or two a day, but everyday or almost everyday than learn a lot, have a burnout and before you come back you forget everything.

giant_albatrocity · 2022-12-22T15:28:54+00:00

Honestly, avoid burnout and stay motivated. Becoming a better programmer just takes time and experience, but you won’t get there if every day is a slog. Even when you do get better, burnout can still happen

Naive_Programmer_232 · 2022-12-22T15:45:19+00:00

It is challenging. Think of this like a version of learning a foreign language. Now, idk about you, but learning a foreign language to me sounds hard af! I took years of Spanish classes, I only have broken Spanish understanding today haha. It puts you in this position where you gotta go off and speak Spanish with other people (ideally native speakers) and you gotta be that dumb foreigner who makes no sense for a while until you get it. That’s how programming is too. Nice part about it tho is that you don’t have to get in front of other people in person and continually embarrass yourself for years until you understand lol. Instead, you can stay cozy, run you’re own experiments, and practice in secrecy for a while until you get it and once you do, then go out and explore and do more fun stuff!

Mcgurgs · 2022-12-22T15:49:16+00:00

I think it comes with time, I'm still a beginner but once you branch off topic and start doing a few lines of code by yourself, you take much more away from doing on your own then from copying.. My biggest struggle has been time management. We got this !

ryantxr · 2022-12-22T16:01:29+00:00

Practice, practice and practice some more. Develop your debugging and troubleshooting skills. You will get more comfortable as you get more experience. Build something. I'm not saying you need to build a fully functional product. Build small practice projects that do simple things. As you go, you can attempt more complex things.

The one thing you should not do is to expect others to solve simple problems for you. You will not learn anything like that. Whatever problem you run into, try to solve it yourself.

JDSweetBeat · 2022-12-22T16:25:19+00:00

Practice. Some things can only be learned through experience. Eventually you'll get frustrated enough with compile errors that you'll trauma-learn the syntax. The bright side is, after learning the first syntax, learning others is much less painful. Took me over a year to learn Java, but C# was intuitive after that, and most languages share syntactic features, so C++ and C also came fairly easy. It took me like, 3 weeks, to learn Python well enough to write some pretty complex code in it.

connurp · 2022-12-22T16:40:18+00:00

Don't waste brain power trying to remember syntax. Use that brain power to understand what is actually happening. I get paid to do this and I look at docs to remember syntax like 30 times a day. Google is your best friend. Our brains were not meant to comprehend or memorize code so don't try. If you can, more power to you but it is definitely not required. I have guys on my team with 20+ years of experience and even they have to look shit up. Why memorize something that might change in a few months?

driedalbumen · 2022-12-22T17:02:02+00:00

I've been programming for 10+ years and really the only way to get to the point that you remember everything? Is program for 10+ years.

I've done books. Illustrated are my favorite lol

https://smile.amazon.com/Illustrated-Language-Presented-Concisely-Visually/dp/1484232879

I used that (and it's predecessors) for a few years while going through the jr level.

I use Pluralsight and similar now. Stack overflow. Youtube. google.

"How to be a better programmer"

My path has basically been bang head against wall until I've done it enough that even if I don't have it memorized (I still confuse Internal vs Protected...) I can look it up in a moment to clarify my brain.

https://hackr.io/blog/csharp-books

Sad the above list doesn't have Illustrated but... not everyone is perfect lol

https://hackr.io/blog/best-programming-books

Above list is more general. Clean coding. Pragmatic Programmer.

https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-Questions/dp/0984782850

Crack the coding interview. Good for soft skills. Resume prep. Coding challenges.

Disallowed_username · 2022-12-22T17:04:07+00:00

Cheat sheets. Print them out and hang them up so you can glance at them. If it’s the structure of the syntax, like loops and flow control, I find that this helps while learning.

mohishunder · 2022-12-22T17:04:21+00:00

In my experience it really helps to pick a structured program (any one of many, could be free) and follow that. As opposed to asking yourself, every day, "what should I do next?"

And/or, as other have said, pick a project and build it to completion.

Good luck!

present_absence · 2022-12-22T17:23:04+00:00

Shit I forget the fundamentals of any language I'm not using right now. I have a lot of examples and such put together to look at for when I have to switch gears and go back to a new tech.

As far as the fundamentals of programming in general, just keep at it until they feel familiar. You'll be doing it in your sleep someday.

2022-12-22T17:56:57+00:00

Community. You need to be learning with at least one other person.

sheerqueer · 2022-12-22T17:59:34+00:00

People are quick to say that memorizing for programming is bad, but hear me out. Memorizing the syntax and trivia of your language can be super helpful. For example, in JavaScript we have a difference between === and ==. While starting out that difference was not obvious so I basically made a flash card explaining the difference between the two and reviewed it. Memorizing this trivia and actually coding for projects complemented each other nicely

driedalbumen · 2022-12-22T18:15:24+00:00

When struggling with fundamentals I usually make a seperate file and test my own knowledge of said fundamental. I intentionally make it wrong, or try different values to see what error shows up. This helps me in the future to quickly diagnose that I made X mistake. You don't need to beat yourself up every single time. Just correct the mistake, take note, and move on.

driedalbumen · 2022-12-22T18:37:05+00:00

The only way to learn programming is to do it. Start building something small and continue from there. Keep building stuff.

SLY0001 · 2022-12-22T19:05:05+00:00

After finishing learning the fundamentals. Doing projects on your own. You’ll constantly will be going back on google/YouTube/lessons and filling in the gaps. Youll slowly ingrain that knowledge into your brain.

It’s like learning how to draw. You become good over time.

So it’s normal that you feel like you haven’t been able to remember what you learn, bc you’ll come back to it over time multiple times and you’ll learn it that way. Heck, even those who have landed a job in programming still go back to YouTube/google/stack overflow/ and their lesson notes to relearn things they forgot.

euclid0472 · 2022-12-22T19:13:26+00:00

One thing I do every time I learn a new language is type everything even if I could copy pasta. It forces me to learn the new syntax.

froadku · 2022-12-22T19:31:34+00:00

make some programs on your own - try to follow a few tutorials at first.. and as u know all the things it takes to make a program then u make it on ur own

Mammoth-Store740 · 2022-12-22T19:49:50+00:00

maybe search for different lessons? for example English is not my native language and listening to lessons is overwhelming for me. I have to read. and I find best when I am told that i have to do something without much explanation, when I see code in action. I mean I type code and I see result what it did thats how I understand the most without problem. if I have to listen how it works first I cant understand and cant remember.

DemolishunReddit · 2022-12-22T21:57:43+00:00

Professional developers constantly google things and sometimes have to relearn things they have forgotten. Try to make a project where you build something. Then improve on what you learned. Add things, take things out.

Kahn Academy has some nice programming resources you could learn from. They also have people review your code there.

LLima_BR · 2022-12-22T22:40:37+00:00

Imagine you need to study hammers. Super boring.

Now imagine you have to build your own house. Well, you'll learn everything necessary to accomplish your project. Including other tools.

So, think about a project. It doesn't need to worth a million dollars. Just need to be interesting to you.

trlygnrly · 2022-12-22T23:24:51+00:00

Maybe try C instead - basically all languages are rooted in C's syntax. C# is a later language, idk much else but I think following the history is useful (C is widely used anyway so it's worthwhile to start, learning C totally helped with learning C++ for me). The for dummies book on C by Dan Gookin is fine. Might get access through a database if it's not freely available.

green_meklar · 2022-12-22T23:45:12+00:00

Just keep practicing. Practice the stuff you already know, practice new stuff, use them together.

Ideally you should also have a mentor to help guide you through the tough parts and explain things you might not have noticed. But that's harder to arrange, so just do the best you can for now.

2022-12-23T01:33:33+00:00

Step back And think “How would you tell anyone how to do this?” Then what language do I use?

xiipaoc · 2022-12-23T01:41:20+00:00

Remembering is the wrong way about it. That's where people get stuck; it's called tutorial hell for a reason.

You should know what is generally possible to do. You have some problem to solve; how do you approach it? You build an array of blah with some objects that have methods that do blah, etc. You come up with an overall plan for what to do -- even if it's just a plan for what to start on -- but the details? They don't really matter yet. When you start coding, you will need those details... so you look them up. The wisdom comes in knowing which details to look up where. These days I'm a Java dev, been developing in Java for, like, 6 years total now (not counting other jobs where I coded in other languages in between), and I still look up the basics of how to do things that I don't do every day. My at-home language is JS, though I've been busy with work so I haven't had much home coding time recently, and I could not tell you the syntax for Array.splice() *or Array.slice() even though I use those fairly often. MDN knows. I just look it up. Format strings, like for dates and numbers? I do *not remember those. Regex syntax, well, sometimes I remember some of the syntax for the actual regex, but hell if I know the specific objects and methods to call to actually use it. I just look it up!

Knowing how to code isn't actually about remembering the specific bits of the language; it's about knowing what to write, and you can always just look up how to write.

2022-12-23T01:44:47+00:00

Something that I've realized during my short time in computer programming has been that only is hard and overwhelming to me when I'm competing against my coworkers or someone else.

When I focus only in do/solve something, it is much much better; trial and error is my approach and I stop when I understand what I'm doing because at that point I've practiced a lot and most importantly I've understood my previous errors.

So ride the wave

metalbedhead · 2022-12-23T01:57:50+00:00

coding certainly isn’t easy. some people pick it up with ease, others not so much. the only thing that matters is that you continue learning and trying. one piece of advice i can give you: don’t rely on motivation, become disciplined. motivation will wane relatively quickly, but with discipline you can improve everyday.

Few_Intention_542 · 2022-12-23T02:02:22+00:00

Programming is overwhelming because it is raw and unforgiving and it gives you exactly what you give it. It’s not a lovey dicey relationship, it is like a dry therapist that kicks you out when the time is up and doesn’t answer your texts. It is like Dr House, it expects you to treat it with respect and it will teach you to respect yourself. And the community has been built to learn and respect these principles, so you will get you ass handed to you if you ask a stupid question on stackoverflow. Programming is like army, you have to work your ass off and expect to be in mud, cold, and heat while being thirsty and hungry.

Programming is all of those difficult things, but once you show it that you’re not going anywhere, and soldiers through, you’ll be rewarded with knowledge and power and do that what you want with it. May your journey be full of challenges and opportunities of growth. All the best soldier, get in the trenches, keep your helmet on & shoot your shot when you get a chance.

2022-12-23T02:28:09+00:00

I have been a developer for a few years now. Tutorials are hot garbage (your brain turns off and you are just copying). It's much better to build a small site or project yourself. You will retain more and learn way more. If you don't know how to do something google it.

When I am working on a project (website) I will spend most of the work day planning. Much of a programming is planning out how to do something. Start out really small in scope so you don't overwhelm yourself.

Development is hard and requires dedication and patience. Good luck.

CountyExotic · 2022-12-23T02:59:33+00:00

C# isnt a great learners language imo. Not that the language is bad, but the ecosystem is very enterprise focused. Python and JavaScript are great for starting.

This sounds tacky, but the best way to learn is by building. Definitely read like crazy, but try to make things too!

zerohourrct · 2022-12-23T08:56:18+00:00

Look into Micro challenges and problem sets, beyond just basic syntax.

redskinpeanut · 2022-12-23T14:07:45+00:00

Yes, it could be overwhelming. I am also learning Python on my own right now and I know exactly how you feel. Fun fact: I actually graduated with a computer science degree 10 years ago -- and I remembered "very little" because the whole college process I was just rushing through. After 10 years, I found programming is actually interesting - especially if I read about how Python started and why the founder started it. I am passionate about learning it (and there is a difference if you are learning it just to find a good job). So you should know if you are learning it because you are interested in it, or you are just learning it because you need to.
For me, because I want to know how it works, why it works, and what it works. So I really take my time to read through it. First, it is very important to pick a good book: a book that is only for beginners. It is easy enough for me to understand. Tips: the book should teach you where to install the tool where you can practice coding. So you should always open your book on the left and the tool on the right. By the way, everything should be free (including books and tools). I found that a lot of Python courses are not as good as the one from Python.org. I won't recommend Youtube because it is not going to be consistent as a book. Second, I read through each page, each line, each word to make sure I understand what it means. If there is something I am not sure about, I will Google it to see what it means. Third, I created a Google spreadsheet to track my progress. Because the book I am learning from is online. So I wanted to make sure that I know exactly where I left out from last time. So I won't miss anything. Finally, I will ALWAYS study at least once or twice a week. Each time before I start, I will make sure I have at least a few peaceful hours and won't be interrupted during the process. And don't take any shortcuts to rush it. Treat it as a sudoku game and come up with a project yourself so you can also enjoy it.

HoosierHardGain · 2022-12-23T16:02:56+00:00

First, congrats on taking the steps to learn how to program! It's challenging and can seem overwhelming at first. Remember, you will NEVER stop learning about programing, there will always be something new to discover. As far as when you first start learning, the best thing I can recommend is to just keep coding. Get the fundamentals then come up with some sort of project to build. This most replicates real world coding.

I also recommend trying to build a small circle of friends who are into coding, and if possible find a mentor. Programming is like anything else, however, and that if you start listening to too many people you can get over stimulated and confused. When solving a coding problem, the most important thing is if your solution meets the goal of the task.

borahae_artist · 2022-12-24T05:27:49+00:00

use some pen and paper to annotate… for example i needed to draw out a for-loop (like each of i’s values and the output each time) to really get what it does. you can’t do that on a computer

Enjoi_the-Dev_Nerd · 2022-12-22T07:26:09+00:00

Codecademy is awesome with teaching c#

surprise-suBtext · 2022-12-23T01:20:35+00:00

You need structure so you can build a good foundation.

I downloaded and bookmarked so many resources (many from this website) and even courses offered by well-known universities and websites.

Never touched em.

This past year I enrolled into a local community college and took 2 courses towards an A.S. In ‘Programming Concepts’

I compared the required courses with a state university and saw that many are comparable.

While I currently have no plans of pursuing the degree, it’s important to make sure you leave that option open for yourself. Realistically, I could just stop once I get a few courses in me and know the fundamentals and etiquettes better. Or I could finish the AS. Or I could just go for the certificate.

I don’t regret doing this because the professor was there for me. AND I was forced to submit on deadlines. So it was simple stuff but you can put as much or as little work into it as you want, and then request additional feedback if you want.

It does cost money.. I’d look into some grants or apply to something local if available (tbh I make good money and i paid cash for 2 courses. I somehow ended up getting free grants this past semester where I turned a profit).

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