How To Practice Programming So You Actually Get Good #
- Avoid "tutorial hell": Don't just passively follow tutorials.
- Active practice is key: Actively use the knowledge you gain from tutorials to build your own projects.
- Focus on understanding: Ensure that you really understand the concepts taught before moving on.
- Build your own projects: Use the skills you've learned to build unique projects that will test your understanding.
"It's great to follow along with courses or tutorials online but a lot of people get stuck in "tutorial hell" because they don't know what to effectively practice."
Practice Techniques #
- Break down projects: Divide large projects into smaller, manageable tasks.
- Use your own ideas: Don't just replicate tutorials, use your own ideas and twist the concepts.
- Challenge yourself: Start with simple exercises and gradually work your way up to more difficult challenges.
"I think these are the things that help you actually get good at coding as opposed to just passively watching tutorials."
Additional Content #
- Mastering Python Functions: The video mentions a separate video titled "Please Master These 10 Python Functions".
- Interesting Python Functions: Another separate video "Learn These 6 Interesting Features of Python Functions" is also referenced.