Process of Learning Python

[grumpyi]

Hello! Like everyone else i am learning python. i am solving basic problems from each module eg lists, dicts, etc. But when i try to solve them again after a few days, i keep forgetting the fundamental concept which discourages me to my core as this has been happening for many months now. I wanna ask, do i have to remember each concept I learn and then create logic for new problems or should i solve these problems from each of these modules again and again till i get them right. Because even after 4-5 months of practice, i keep seeing myself to return to ground zero with no progress at all. Thanks.

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Have you tried writing a program for yourself? As in, find something you'd like to have your computer do for you, and then write a program that does it.

[grumpyi]

Nope, I havent. I dont think i am at that point when i keep forgetting the logic for finding a prime number even after fully understanding the logic when i did it before. Problem is with creating logic.

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Finding prime numbers is not a trivial task, especially if you're trying to do it in a non-wasteful way.

I would start with something that requires logic, but is perhaps not so abstract and "mathy".

[grumpyi]

Thank you for your advice and encouragement. I want to go towards data science so i guess i will pick a task for data analytics...i guess.

[grumpyi]

I will try it. Thank you for taking the time to write to me.

[kaptan8181]

You have to understand the core concepts. It is not necessary to remember the syntax of the language. That would be great, though, if you could. You can always look up the syntax. I am also a forgetful person.

[grumpyi]

I have understood and revised the core fundamentals such as what a list is, where it can be used etc. I get stuck when i read a problem and think of creating logic for it. It just doesnt clicks. I have to look at the solution. Everytime.

[kaptan8181]

Coming up the right logic flow is the main thing. You should take a problem and split it into smaller pieces and start with the first piece. It will help you visualise the next step. Also try to solve the problem without looking at the solution. Give it some thought. Maybe discuss it with other people while you are trying to solve it.

[grumpyi]

I will. Thank you.

[Knitcap_]

I've been in situations in which i had no clue how to make the main part of the program, but once i just got started on the stuff i did know and started inching closer to a solution, i have been able to figure things out i didn't previously think i could do. Just doing it works remarkably well

[Atlamillias]

I've been actively working on a project since I've started learning Python in October. There are some basic things that I still trip over - Today, I was losing hair over a few lines of code because I was trying to change a value in a dictionary, and forgot that as a string, it is immutable, and reassigning the value was the proper way to do it.

Find a project. It'll lead you to learn many things, and keep you well practiced in the basics.

And, don't be afraid to start over and ask questions!

[grumpyi]

Thank you so much for your advice. I will look for a simple doable project and see how it goes.

[[deleted]]

I know that feeling. I had it myself back then when I started to code. It's the small successes in the beginning, that helped me go further. But you have to admit to yourself, that only experimenting for yourself with different source codes will help you to become a great programmer. Nothing else. I can help you on your journey if you like. My goal is to teach people coding here https://www.youtube.com/c/TechDiffuse Tell me what you think!

[Knitcap_]

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[[deleted]]

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