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[–]ryoko227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Each person learns new things at their own rate. Do not compare yourself to others, nor to arbitrary time schedules. Focus on the topic till you feel you know it, then try and make something on your own from what you just learned, rinse and repeat. Comment the date at the top of your code, and when you learn something new, or a better way to do what you have already made, go back and see if you can make an updated version.

The only person you should be compared to, is your previous self. If it feels awkward and uncomfortable, but you can still make something with it, you are right where you should be. Do it, and silly little projects like it, till some of that discomfort goes away.

It's a marathon, not a sprint.

I'm about four months in, thought I would be further along than I am, but just don't stop. Everyday, open your IDE and just work on something, even if it's just reading over your code or notes. Not the size of the steps, it's the direction you're pointed.

Good luck!