Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Coding
Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Coding
29 Jun 2021 12:39
I’m sure you also get to the point where you regret things in your life or wish things happened the other way around. Surely, you are happy now and prospering in your chosen career, but have you ever wished you knew an easier way to kickstart?
Here, you will learn five (5) of the most common things coders—and this includes me—wish they knew when starting coding.
“I wish I knew I could…”
Cheat: Because nobody is perfect. You can only be successful when you learn how to make things work. In coding, nobody is born knowing everything. You will ALWAYS rely on Google. Syntax varies, languages update, and new tools emerge. Even professional coders "cheat" by looking things up. If you're a beginner, don't expect to know everything instantly—search it up!
Learn by Doing: You know what Nike said? "Just do it." That is what it's really all about. Attending classes, paying for bootcamps, or watching tutorials doesn’t really help if you don’t start doing it. Go to your computer and apply everything you learn. Errors are inevitable, but as long as you are doing it, you are growing.
Leave Comments: Comments help you remember what a piece of code is for and how it works. This may sound useless when you're working on a small project, but once you have experience, you realize it’s a lifesaver. If you go on vacation and come back to your code, you'll find yourself asking, "Why did I put this here?" Comments answer that for you.
Ignore Math (Mostly): People think you need to be a math genius to learn how to code. While math plays a role, you don't need to be a know-it-all. Unless you are diving deep into Machine Learning, standard logic is often enough. If you get stuck on a calculation, go back to point number 1 and use Google. It ain’t a crime!
Use a Cheap PC: You don't need a thousand-dollar PC to start coding. Fancy setups are cool but overrated for beginners. As long as your computer has enough speed to run your IDE, install necessary software, and connect to the internet, it is more than enough to build great projects.
If you are new to coding, don't be intimidated. Some of these things may look obvious, but realizing them can change your whole perspective. You are not alone—millions of coders missed out on these realizations when they were just starting!
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