It actually took me a while to realize you need to actively practice programming. I used to think you just needed the syntax-knowledge and pattern/algorithm knowledge and you'd be able to code it all.
Not quite.
Learned it takes practice when I got working with DirectX, where I would just read Books on the subject without doing much coding, but once I got started with implementing stuff it started clicking for me through trial and error.
I think part of the problem is that you have to enjoy the process, even when it’s a struggle, at least to some degree. If you don’t find any joy beyond seeing the end result then you’re not going to be motivated to get very far.
Finoli on December 22nd, 2017 at 04:23 UTC »
It actually took me a while to realize you need to actively practice programming. I used to think you just needed the syntax-knowledge and pattern/algorithm knowledge and you'd be able to code it all.
Not quite.
Learned it takes practice when I got working with DirectX, where I would just read Books on the subject without doing much coding, but once I got started with implementing stuff it started clicking for me through trial and error.
PiscesKid on December 22nd, 2017 at 05:39 UTC »
Practice + Google + stackoverflow
wikiterra on December 22nd, 2017 at 05:49 UTC »
I think part of the problem is that you have to enjoy the process, even when it’s a struggle, at least to some degree. If you don’t find any joy beyond seeing the end result then you’re not going to be motivated to get very far.
wonders when the last time I exercised was...