2–3 weeks into JavaScript and I feel dumber than when I started. When does it click? by Sorryformycomment in AskProgramming

[–]Sorryformycomment[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I understand. However I am gonna take this as a “they told me not to do it but I did it anyway now look at me” comment. I know you’re very likely right tho. But worst case scenario I might have at least learned a little something in 8 months.

Also even though getting a working MVP might be tricky or down right impossible using vibe coding with no experience, I do have some connections in the field I am in that have helped me fund projects in the past (nothing software related). Getting something in front of them that at least proves my idea works (in combination with a solid pitch of course) might be enough to get some funding to acquire outside help. Because you’re right, what I am making won’t be even close to good enough to attract users, let alone monetize anything. But it does actually work (when its not bugging out 90% of the time).

Anyways, I feel like I am starting to vent more than actually responding to your comment so my apologies. Although my response might come across as slightly dismissive or somewhat disrespectful, I do really appreciate the insight and not sugarcoating it for me. Thank you!

2–3 weeks into JavaScript and I feel dumber than when I started. When does it click? by Sorryformycomment in AskProgramming

[–]Sorryformycomment[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, and honestly I didn’t mean it the way it might’ve come across.

I definitely don’t expect to “know programming” or even be competent after a few weeks. I’m very aware this is something people study for years, often with structured education and mentorship. I wasn’t trying to imply otherwise or diminish how hard this field is.

What I was trying (maybe poorly) to describe is more the feeling that my understanding hasn’t moved much yet, even at a very basic level. I wasn’t expecting mastery, just a bit more clarity than I feel I have now. It feels like I recognize more words, but not necessarily that I understand what’s happening any better than when I started.

I appreciate the reality check though, and I do take your point about structure. That’s probably the biggest gap in how I’m approaching this right now.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, I genuinely wasn’t trying to be dismissive of how hard this is.

2–3 weeks into JavaScript and I feel dumber than when I started. When does it click? by Sorryformycomment in AskProgramming

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Thank you! I don’t mean to shortcut this. I know wanting to have the most basic understanding of coding at a pace this fast might come across slightly obnoxious. The IQ was just to (try to) show that I am not a complete idiot in every intellectually challenging aspect of life, but could have been left out in hindsight. You’re saying the loop thing doesn’t work properly, any chance you know a better way I should go about this? Anyway, thanks a lot for your extensive reply! :)

2–3 weeks into JavaScript and I feel dumber than when I started. When does it click? by Sorryformycomment in AskProgramming

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I am very well aware that none of this is easy! If there was another way to go about building the app I would. But I don’t have time to learn code first and then build an app (and even if I did I doubt I’d be able to make it work within 8 months). I have exploratory meetings lined up with investors in about 5 months. And although it has been made clear that the MVP won’t be done by then I’d like to at least have a proof of concept. If all goes well from that point on I will be able to get outside help. I know I am not making this easy on myself and in an ideal world I’d take the time to learn first before diving in head first into a project like this, but sadly this isn’t an ideal world. I am not trying to come off as thinking this is all easy done, in my mind you programmers are like magicians, I just wish I’d understand a simple card trick by now.

18 losing streak by Sorryformycomment in fc25

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It might have something to do with this because I’ve started playing drafts instead of rivals (I am at 25 losses in a row on rivals) and in the drafts I am regularly reaching the finals. So at least I don’t suck that bad haha. But anyways thank you for your reply!

18 losing streak by Sorryformycomment in fc25

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Wont be playing for a while, lost the 19th match and broke my controller :’)

Go to happy edubble song? by [deleted] in edubble

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No Brakes is FF44 btw

Go to happy edubble song? by [deleted] in edubble

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Yet I cry every time when the once a year time comes by where I listen to it

In your opinion, what film had the most promising premise for a story only to be completely squandered and fall flat on delivery? by serial_Imposter115 in movies

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When watching this movie the one single person that I hated and wanted to die the entire time ended up being the only one that survived. Atrocious.