Getting started with programming
Hi everyone!
For anyone who's just getting started with coding, I'd like to share some things that I did when I started with coding, and that helped me a lot.
When you learn a new concept theoretically, before dinner, make sure you execute a code that implements that topic. Doing this everyday builds logic and you start getting more and more used to coding.
When you are just beginning, refrain from using any IDEs like vs code, write code in simple text editors like Notepad++, editplus, etc. Writing code entirely, without helping extensions, makes you more friendly with the syntax.
When solving problems on leetcode or other competitive coding platforms, when you are debugging your solution, instead of doing everything in your mind, take a pen and paper, and 'dry run' your code. ( Comment if you wanna know more about what dry running means)
When doubtful about understanding the logic of a code, follow a youtube tutorial once or twice, but in the end, don't code along with the tutorial, but try to do it all by yourself without looking at the video. I know that doing that sounds very time taking and boring, but the feeling of satisfaction you get, when you get it to work all by yourself is just amazing!
Thank you sm. And what does dry run means? Would love to know more about it!