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Tony142:
A pharmacy student that can not learn programming, guy how u take gain admission?

Lol... I was alrdy use to medical terms since my secondary school days. I also did SLT in poly

But programming is a different terrain entirely, just like learning Spanish for the first time.

Thanks for ur input anyways

Jas80:
Is Js d only language u learnt?

just started programming like a 11month ago...so yes, it's still js alone??

Jas80:
How can I be of help

Mentorship boss mentorship.

I've watched loads of YouTube videos on Js and that seems not to be helping. Cus applying what I've learnt without running back to YouTube has been a problem.

I know teaching a total stranger is big ask, but I will like nothing than to find a tutor/mentor.

Uncharted56:
Reminds me of how I started Hahaha, well it's not about learning programming languages as a whole but actually applying them into projects you want to build with those languages. Any language you're learning is for mastering the basics incase you want to build something that has not been done before or something that is not too common and with a diffrent logic behind it.

Although programming is not for everyone the only tips I can give you is:

[1] Be patient don't rush programming cos progress can be very slow it takes alot of years to master

[2] take breaks (for as long as up to 3 days if you can)

[3] register in as many coding forums as you can and ask questions

[4] ask questions here on niaraland there are good programmers that might chip in to help

[5] don't build from the scratch all the time it will slow your progress down very well even gurus I know in coding don't build from the scratch

[6] use search engines to try and find different solutions to any issues you're having

[7] if you hate frustration, programming is not for you

Uhmmm...true, I started learning JavaScript 11months ago, even though I took 3month break bcus of school, I still feel my progress is somehow slow.

I've given myself a target of 3years to be a semi-guru in JavaScript or at least know the rudiments, but I feel having a personal tutor/mentor will do me lots good than watching loads of videos on YouTube.

And No, i don't easily get frustrated...it took me 4years to gain admission to pharmacy....and I'm willing to wait even longer if that makes me a good programmer.

Thanks for ur input, I really do appreciate

bet9ja:
I was once in your shoe, there was a time I felt like programming was not for me. I usually spent most of my night on google and quora with different questions that pops on my mind, Most of those questions have been answered by people on quora and I tend to read more about people's experiences. This really helped me a lot.

That said, here is what works for me, I am still applying the same logic anytime I watch a tutorial or read articles of a dummy project.

1) Don't just code along, try to understand the methodology been used in solving a problem in a particular projects.

Let me break it down further - Assuming you are watching/reading a tutorial on how to build a todo list, these are the scenario that need to happen, (1) Get user input - This is the text the user type on the app through the input box (2) Display the user todo.

Your take home in the above sample project is to learn how you will get user input, display user input.

Based on the above illustration, you should be able to understanding how to get user input and display it in your subsequent project. If the codes in the todo list cannot be used for your next project, based on different framework or technology, you will surely use the same logic.

You need to learn how to understand the logic in solving problem in any tutorial, not just build a Facebook replica by watching a tutorial and believe you are learning fast.


Going forward, Go and build any simple application that performs simple task of CRUD. Create, Read, Update and Delete.

Start your journey from there.

This are gr8 tips...I will make sure to apply them in my subsequent project. Jah bless

Do you have any project you are working on or have worked on, that I can use in learning??

Karlebolu:
They are solid enough.

You are making the wrong thing. If indeed you are you want to be a web developer/designer you need to stop trying to make a calculator.

Web applications are not calculators, think about it.

I want you to go to w3schools.com, they have this 'how to' section, in that section there are so many web components made with CSS, HTML and Javascript. There, you'd see the importance of what you have learnt.

Alright. Thanks...I will check that out asap.
Guess I haven't been asking the right questions.

So what really will I need to learn after checking out W3schools.com....or I should just do that first and get back to you??

Karlebolu:
Can you list 5 solid things you've learnt so far?

I've learnt about the different ways of declaring variables and datatypes, function arrays and objects (2) if & else if statements/switch statements, (3)loops, (4)ES6, and (5) little bit of Debugging.

I don't know if that is solid enough. But i was learning how to build a simple calcualtor, the HTML and CSS was kinda cool, but entering the JavaScript part, I don't even know the first thing to do to make a calcualtor function, until I watched YouTube tutorials which was still somewhat confusing. I felt I was only cramming the codes, not really understanding the rudiments.

ahmedsaniadamu:
you had to know what aspect of programming are you learning.
are you learning programming for Web development or app development then pick the right language to engage in to...
you can not be learning and practicing fucking c programming and tell us that you cannot build a real life applications

Uhmm, my brother...
I'm actually focused on web design and web development aspect of programming. I started learning HTML and CSS around 2016 after I finish from poly. I did those hurriedly and absent minded before I gained admission into pharmacy 2018. I decided to go back to programming again last year during the lockdown starting with Javascript. I downloaded and studied tutorials from YouTube at least 2hrs everynight for 3straight months and I was also using freecodecamp manual, but applying what I've learn has become a big obstacle ever since.

Note: I have a 2month break now, and I'm hoping to find someone who will mentor me so I can have a good alternative and a flexible source of income in future

I've always have this burning desire to be a songwriter or to at least create an "Association for Songwriting in Nigeria"...But a friend of mine once said and I quote "if you think selling urself as a musician is hard, then selling ursef as a songwriter is almost impossible". this exact words has knocked me and my dreams out.

But this few days, the fire for songwriting have been reignited in me and i've decided to follow that dream until i fall and fumble again and again.

So I ask oh ye lovers and critics of music: "is there a place for upcoming songwriters in Nigeria"....and how does one market him or herself as a songwriter?...

I am a pharmacy student who is struggling to break into the world of programming...I have downloaded and studied lot of videos on YouTube and i do make use of the free lessons offered by freecodecamp. But all the hours i've put into learning how to code seems to been in vain, as I can't apply most things I've learnt to do something remarkable in real life. I'm sincerely appealing to a programmer who will like to take me under his wings as an apprentice.

I will fovever be grateful for the guidance.

I am a pharmacy student who is struggling to break into the world of programming...I have downloaded and studied lot of videos on YouTube and i do make use of the free lessons offered by freecodecamp. But all the hours i've put into learning how to code seems to been in vain, as I can't apply most things I've learnt to do something remarkable in real life. I'm sincerely appealing to a programmer who will like to take me under his wings as an apprentice.

I will fovever be grateful for the guidance.

Uhmm..true sha (patience is a key virtue in learning coding)
I no get choice than to chilax las las. Cus if school resume this month like this, I go need leave programming a bit.

And about the creation of group, nice idea. Even though I no really fancy group stuff sha. It should be over 2yrs I've chatted on nairaland sef. (I be introverted extrovert. lol). Kudos to the OP that conjured this nice piece of writeup.

jikins:
Ermm chill don't skip to projects yet. Freecodecamp has data scripting and algorithm tests as you go along where you will test what you have learnt before the main projects itself. I know its a pain. Trust me I was super frustrated when I was in the javascript section but its worth it. Just push through.

I am thinking of creating a group or something where beginners like myself can collaborate and also ask questions if they can't get something done.

Lol...I dey shuffle between ES6 and regular expression tutorials. Nah one thing to dey learn, another thing to apply wetin person dey learn..so I dey reason go project way..code simple calculator and timer first before I proceed. E must end in cash and joy las las.

jikins:
Lol we gather dey. Where did you stop in freecodecamp

Uhmmm. It is well bro
Keep pushing,
Nah that ur beat making skills u for just perfect(lol)...make I pitch my songwriting skills for your tent. E no easy but day still young to quit hardwork and smartwork . stay bless

Chinedu1994:
I have a ton of tutorials on Web development and Python, I learnt these to an extent but I lost interest.
I am a fvcking computer science student.

Maybe if school resumes, I will get back at it though.
It's boring and tiring when you learn alone. I haven't written a code in months. My computer is now for watching movies. I am tired of this world and it's problems sef.

There's nothing I haven't dabbled in.
I have tried beat making. I currently have a beat making software on my computer, but I don't learn it anymore.

I have Android studio installed, but I don't learn with it anymore.

I have pycharm installed, but I don't use it anymore.

I have C++ compiler installed, but I don't learn with it anymore.

I have blender installed, but I don't learn animation making anymore.


I have eclipse installed, but I haven't opened it for months.

Then I created 5 blogs, but I lost interest.

I AM TIRED!

Which project can a beginner build with JavaScript so as to learn fast?...
I've actually gone some distance on freecodecamp.org(3months now)but I do get lost, tired and confused.
And besides I be pharmacy student and if school resume now, nah die I dey...cus man go need loose guard on programming front and frustration fit set in, if man dey siddon for all this 8 to 6 lecture hrs without alternative source of cash.

Etinosa1234:
Try building projects... When I was learning Android... I didn't understand but while building I began to understand some concepts

Ekpeitut:
On what grounds if I may ask? Do you know in saner climes the schools tumble over each other to admit high performing students? Ground breaking researches and ideas are hatched in the minds of these little ones. We always complain of brain drain in our educational system yet we celebrate mediocrity and shun talents. Imagine what you're saying! SMHID!

SMHID - Shaking my head in disgust

I hardly talk on any matter on Nairaland , but as a pharmacy student in this same ABU and a southern. I must say ABU is one of d most transparent universities in Nigeria, not only because I have over 15yorubas, 6 igbos and 40 other people that are not Hausas as my coursemates

But because
(1). Abu not only admit student in Nigeria alone, but also foreigners
2)ABU is a *federal* school..i.e it's must try as much as possible to admit students from every part of Nigeria

How does a federal school/ABU admit students from every part of Nigeria
1) choose the top 2/3 students from each state
2)As a northern university, more slot must b allocated to d north, because universities in the south also do the same
3)Should it matter if u score 180 and u are d highest in ur state??No, because that's what ur state can offer
4)should u be given admission bcus u score 320 and u are d 4th in ur state?? No, bcus we can admit all medicine candidates from Lagos State bcus dey all had 330
5)Should there be education less advantage states in Nigeria?? Yes, for equity sake.


Note:
Before I gained admission and I didn't know much about admission process, I wailed alot about injustice in Nigeria education system, but now I realize dis injustice is justified.

It is pitiable that students will such high scores will be denied admission, but it is a neccesary evil in this sh*thole we find ourselves.

ABU have different Big chapel 4 christians in their Campus, excos are being selected frm all tribes & religion. ABU is amazingly peaceful and free from cultism. And just to mention I'm a Yoruba guy from Ondo state. Bless

chewwie:
Let me get this straight. So if a boy or girl from Borno or Yobe scores 201 as the highest in the state, he or she will get into MBBS ahead of a girl who scored 300+ because of quota, diversity and inclusiveness? What baloney! Total malarkey! Where is the reward for her hard work? She would have easily sat for her WASSCE, cheated, made 6 credits, and enter road forking all the boys in Niger state, get pregnant abort, spread HIV, and constitute nuisance, but no, she decided to work hard.
The incompetence in our educational system is grossly alarming!

I hardly talk on any matter on Nairaland , but as a pharmacy student in this same ABU and a southern. I must say ABU is one of d most transparent universities in Nigeria, not only because I have over 15yorubas, 6 igbos and 40 other people that are not Hausas as my coursemates

But because
(1). Abu not only admit student in Nigeria alone, but also foreigners
2)ABU is a *federal* school..i.e it's must try as much as possible to admit students from every part of Nigeria

How does a federal school/ABU admit students from every part of Nigeria
1) choose the top 2/3 students from each state
2)As a northern university, more slot must b allocated to d north, because universities in the south also do the same
3)Should it matter if u score 180 and u are d highest in ur state??No, because that's what ur state can offer
4)should u be given admission bcus u score 320 and u are d 4th in ur state?? No, bcus a federal school cannot admit all medicine candidates from Lagos State bcus dey all had 330
5)Should there be education less advantage states in Nigeria?? Yes, for equity sake.


Note:
Before I gained admission and I didn't know much about admission process, I wailed alot about injustice in Nigeria education system, but now I realize dis injustice is justified.

ABU have different Big chapel 4 christians in their Campus, excos are being selected frm all tribes & religion. ABU is amazingly peaceful and free from cultism. And just to mention I'm a Yoruba guy from Ondo state. Bless

DAramis:
The truth is that those two countries hardly gives scholarship. I believe that you should look into china, poland, canada or usa ( with the right exams..GRE and TOEFL). There are other local ones like PTDF, that you can look towards to (Like i am looking out for ).

Pls is there any form of scholarship for undergraduate students both within & outside Nigeria.Especially a 100lv/200lvl student.i will like ur insight on dis

Pls is there any form of scholarship for undergraduate students both within & outside Nigeria.Especially a 100lv/200lvl student.i will like ur insight on dis

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