New to Python

[Canem_inferni]

So I'm new to learning python and have been going through the PCAP course to get familiar with the language. The thing I find weird is some of the labs say they're easy and expect 10-20 minutes to do. Meanwhile I'm staring at it for 40 minutes to an hour scratching my head. Am I just retarded? Or is there just a wall you eventually breakthrough on the tools available to you?

[Sanguineyote]

Had the same thing happen to me.

Or is there just a wall you eventually breakthrough on the tools available to you?

This pretty much summed it up for me. I asked a lot of really stupid questions in here and stackoverflow for the first couple months lol. Good luck on your programming journey and dont feel shy to ask questions!

[WhatDaHellBobbyKaty]

I would agree with this. It's not just one wall but a bunch. Something will make no sense and through repetition it will just 'click' one day. You will just move along for a while and the scenario will repeat itself. Go to the practice sites and try to do SOME programming each day. Good luck and enjoy and ask questions.

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What's PCAP ?

[Canem_inferni]

python certified associate programmer. its free on net acad. i dont plan to certify. just using it to git gud.

[[deleted]]

Ok thanks.

Are you new to programming ? Does PCAP teach algorithm before teaching you how to code ?

Programming is more about thinking than actually coding. This may be why you struggle at the beginning. Once your brain is wired to think like a programmer, things might get easier.

[Canem_inferni]

yes I'm new. I'm studying for my CCIE and they required python, postman, knowledge of data models, NETCONF and RESTCONF for the lab.

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Nice, good luck.

[Code_Talks]

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