#Is it important the challenges?

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lunar ledge
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For example when i started modern java, i did had several challenges that were easy at first, but recently, if we have for example 5 challenges in a category, and i only do 3, 4 lets say. And i do know the topic i leaarned, if i did practice. Is it that important the challenges? or is it optional just to test if u know?

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For example when i started modern java, i did had several challenges that were easy at first, but recently, if we have for example 5 challenges in a category, and i only do 3, 4 lets say. And i do know the topic i leaarned, if i did practice. Is it that im

It's absolutely important to complete challenges fully, especially in learning Modern Java. Challenges help reinforce concepts and expose gaps in understanding. If you only do 3 or 4 out of 5, you might miss out on critical parts of the topic that the remaining challenges cover. Sometimes the last few exercises build on the earlier ones or introduce edge cases and best practices you won't encounter otherwise.

The difficulty ramping up is intentional—it pushes you to stretch your skills and solidify your knowledge. Avoiding the harder problems can lead to plateaus and slower progress. Try to fully engage with all challenges, and if you get stuck, seek help or revisit concepts rather than skipping them.

Remember: mastery comes from tackling the full range of problems and learning from failures or mistakes along the way.

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cold coral
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Tough call. The author and we are still learning what works best. Feedback to Ethan is a good idea. Perhaps he might like to group them into 'core' and 'supplementary' as far as demonstrating knowledge of the material covered.

lunar ledge
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But for me, the challenges are something that can take me time, as i have to separate everything into pieces, try different styles [not the one i learned] then after i made the plan to go and make that challenge

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Which a challenge for me, it can take 5-10 minutes

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and doing that 5 times, results in 1 hr of doing the challenges

cold coral
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I get that. So you really do want to know "does this challenge test something different to the ones you've done" - that is, do they evaluate knowledge, or practice it.

lunar ledge
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Or is it okay if i did at least 50%+ of them?

cold coral
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I'm not the author, and I don't know the Modern Java material throughout (I've but skimmed bits of it).

lunar ledge
cold coral
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Sure. Since I don't know the way they were organised. That could be enough.

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There are no examiners... you can always come back if you get stuck later.

raw skiff
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while i am still figuring out what is needed and what isn't, the fact that when a problem seems hard you totally skip it is not something i want to encourage

raw skiff
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