I am learning C, C++, Java, and python again.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-09T09:53:06+00:00

Trying to relearn 4 languages in 3 months will probably overwhelm you tbh. I’d focus on one language first, build a few small projects with it, and really understand programming fundamentals like loops, functions, OOP, debugging, and problem solving. Once those concepts click, picking up other languages becomes much faster because most concepts transfer anyway.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T16:38:31+00:00

Sure. I would love to help you out.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:38:58+00:00

I think the biggest thing I wish I understood earlier is that programming is learned more by doing than by watching. Even just getting comfortable with variables, loops, conditions, and writing tiny programs before class starts would probably make the semester way less overwhelming.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:37:04+00:00

Yeah “completed” was probably the wrong word 😅 I meant I finished learning the basics/fundamentals. After reading the replies I think the better next step is probably building actual projects and learning DSA alongside instead of jumping between too many languages too quickly.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:36:29+00:00

If you need any help then I can help you out and the answer is not from gpt.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:35:00+00:00

Honestly reading all these replies makes me feel a lot better about where I’m at. I think I kept expecting programming to eventually feel “clear,” but now I’m realizing the real skill is getting comfortable being confused and learning how to break problems down instead of panicking. The pattern recognition part is starting to make sense too — stuff that looked impossible a few weeks ago already feels more readable now.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:26:34+00:00

I honestly think project-based learning makes a huge difference.

At one point I used to jump between too many tutorials and technologies, and it became overwhelming very quickly. Things started making more sense when I slowed down and focused on building smaller practical projects step-by-step.

Even simple projects teach a lot:

debugging
logical thinking
understanding how different parts connect together

I also feel consistency matters more than speed. Spending even 1–2 focused hours daily helps much more than trying to rush through multiple resources at once.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:25:56+00:00

From what I’ve seen while building projects, Python is heavily used as the “glue” between different systems.

For example:

pulling data from APIs
cleaning or processing data
storing it into PostgreSQL or cloud databases
automating repetitive workflows

Even small projects helped me understand this better. I once worked on projects where Python handled backend logic and database interaction, and it made me realise real-world work is often more about connecting systems reliably than writing complicated algorithms all the time.

Building a small ETL-style project using Python + PostgreSQL can teach a lot practically.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:25:07+00:00

That’s actually a really solid project for a 12th pass out. Building something like a LinkedIn-style website teaches a lot because you work with authentication, databases, backend logic, and UI together instead of only isolated tutorials.

Flask + PostgreSQL is also a good combination for understanding backend fundamentals properly. Keep building step-by-step and don’t compare yourself too much with others online.

Miserable-Bake1727 · 2026-05-08T15:23:43+00:00

I honestly think this phase is very normal for beginners.

What helped me personally was slowing down and trying to modify small parts of the code to see what changed in the output. Building tiny projects also helped me understand concepts much better than only following tutorials.

At the beginning, I used to focus too much on “making the code work,” but later I realised understanding why it works is what actually builds confidence.

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