🔒 Any advice for a learner?

[void fractal]

I've recently begun learning my first programming language (python) and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to improve. I do understand the very basics of python, this is basically what I know so far:

-Loops (For loops and while loops)
-Basic functions (like multiplying a number or similar)
-if/elif/else statements
-Basic formatting like using [], {}, f"", int, str, bool etc
-Basic use of .append and .remove feature

I've been able to make a few basic codes with this and I find it a lot of fun, but when it comes to codes that are a little more complex I easily get overwhelmed, even if it only includes these things above that I already know.

So for those of you who has learned from scratch, what is your advice for me?

[restive moat]

@void fractal

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[fossil epoch]

!kindling -- Practice, make a project, build something. Applying what you know into a project is a pretty good way of knowing what you know and learning about what you don't know. Here are some ideas:

[restive moat]

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[void fractal]

I will definitely check that out, thank you!

Do you think what I already know is enough, or do you think there is anything else I should/could learn beforehand?

[soft estuary]

There isn't really a minimum set of skills required for projects in general. You'll figure out what skills you're missing when you attempt a project, and you can always learn those skills then.

[fossil epoch]

The thing with programming or, well, every other field, is that you don't stop learning. Your knowledge doesn't stop there. Every time you tackle a new challenge, you're likely to find something you didn't know previously or a new way of doing what you already know.

[void fractal]

I can imagine that applies specially to programming, but hopefully it is more of a learning curve where the amount I learn increases gradually.

[void fractal]

I have noticed that a lot already. But it is the overall structure and logic of the program that has my head spinning. But again, based on your answers I assume that all gets easier over time.

[soft estuary]

Yes, with practice. Your code in the beginning will be disorganized and have messy logic. Just make note of what you didn't like about the code when you finish a project, and try to improve on it in the next project.

Rinse and repeat

[void fractal]

Alright I'll try my best, thanks for the help!😄

[restive moat]

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