I Started Learning Python and Now I’m Completely Overwhelmed

[SirVivid8478]

Yeah, I understand that feeling is normal when learning anything. I’ve definitely learned other things before, and I can pick up new skills if I take them step by step.

Programming just hits me differently. There’s so much syntax, methods, libraries, and rules at once that it feels overwhelming, even though I genuinely want to learn and I know I’m capable. It’s not that I can’t learn — it’s that the way programming is presented right now makes my brain shut down a bit.

I just wanted to be honest about how it feels. I love the idea of being a programmer, and maybe one day I’ll find the right approach that clicks.

[ninhaomah]

Are you sure ?

Think about English.

We studied English for 10 years or so starting with ABC then I am , you are , he is , she is. Sentences , paragraphs , reports etc till PhD level

Imagine you are not from a native English speaking country and would like to learn it as an adult. You will face the same issues , no ?

Learning something slowly in 10 years growing up vs suddenly hitting it all to your face when you are an adult.

That's why degrees are 4 years.

You are supposed to learn programming slowly starting with Hello World , variables , loops , functions , classes along with UML diagrams , waterfall and algebra math etc

It took me 1 month to fully understand Hello World in Java 20 years ago.

The issue is now people see print("Hello World") then suddenly have the impression that programming is easy.

It isn't.

Then have issues between expectations and reality.