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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by SirMichael1: 1:35pm On Jan 27, 2021
Lol. I couldn't even finish reading this post. That's how impatient I get when I'm learning a programming language.

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:39pm On Jan 27, 2021
Karleb:
Programming is hard. That's just the simple truth.

it is freakin hard....
i learned basic....and that was amongst the easiest....

already basic gave me alot of headaches....

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by danvon(m): 1:39pm On Jan 27, 2021
I'm trying to learn Java programming I have already experienced everything you described

One time I was trying to build a brick game program by copying it from someone else, even though I was copying everything, the program didn't work (the person's own worked), after all my time and energy

Trying to figure out what went wrong seriously reduced my morale

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:40pm On Jan 27, 2021
danvon:
I'm trying to learn Java programming I have already experienced everything you described

One time I was trying to build a brick game program by copying it from someone else even though I was copying everything the program didn't work (the person's own worked), after all my time and energy

Trying to figure out what went wrong seriously reduced my morale

i gave up by java....completly different than basic....

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:41pm On Jan 27, 2021
SirMichael1:
Lol. I couldn't even finish reading this post. That's how impatient I get when I'm learning a programming language.

i didnt finish readin it too....you must have a realy deep interest to learn it....

and more and more languages are always comin out....

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by senteugene: 1:41pm On Jan 27, 2021
Please is there any WhatsApp group one can join to meet programmers

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by grammarnazi12: 1:42pm On Jan 27, 2021
McTobe:
Why I like coding, is that it attracts only serious minded people. It's one path I see that mediocers run away from.
There is mediocrity in every field, including programming.

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by danvon(m): 1:43pm On Jan 27, 2021
tsdarkside:


i gave up by java....completly different than basic....
I've not yet tried basic tho what advantage does it have over Java

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by ABUPHARM(m): 1:43pm On Jan 27, 2021
Started HTML with my android device was quite arduous and Im interested in learning css and javascript any one with a good laptop of 40_45k should let me know.

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:44pm On Jan 27, 2021
senteugene:
Please is there any WhatsApp group one can join to meet programmers

oohh....op is wrong about that....

programers are very arogant people....
dont expect them to explain every little details to you....

you must learn most by yourself....

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by Miyachi: 1:44pm On Jan 27, 2021
It takes time and it is hard.

It'll be a lot easier if you approached programming as a means to an end not the end itself.

It's a tool and it changes the way you see things.

Writing code is half of the work, the other half is algorithm design, data structures and testing

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:46pm On Jan 27, 2021
danvon:
I've not yet tried basic tho what advantage does it have over Java

its simpler....and already learned it as i was 14years old....

soo,i already had some common knowhow like sprites,poke and such.

but today their are moderner basics....
much harder....
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by BigBashiru: 1:47pm On Jan 27, 2021
runtime:
What i keep telling newbies is this, just pick an area and concentrate solely on it, and dont every rely on one source of learning simple e.g if i want to learn dotnet core i would concentrate solely on c# and downlod as many learning resources on c# and dotnet core mosh hamaedani c# udemy series, joseph alambari c# the definitive refernce series etc.
Withing 6-8 months of pure dedication, boom you already a developer.

c# > java by the way grin.

Java is unnecessarily complicated and convoluted.
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by PETUK(m): 1:48pm On Jan 27, 2021
Timbers:
Learning to code was one of he best things I did for my self although I had problems learning CSS but nevertheless I still learnt it
must one owns a laptop before thinking of going into coding?
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by born2begreat(m): 1:48pm On Jan 27, 2021
I am also a victim of this and i think the problem with me that's not included in your write-up is "Distraction". I'm 37 just engaged, more responsibilities even i earn less than 45k monthly. I have learnt HTML, CSS3 using codecademy and freecodecamp, Wordpress, AWS solution architect, Python... I didn't complete learning all these because of distraction from myself or my family. I am the first child of my family, a breadwinner despite earning less i still don't like seeing them suffering. I know the only solution to my PROBLEM of having my full concentration of programming is to get a job as an intern but will be earning monthly even if it is just 20k while all i will be doing is learning and doing something. You can only be better and be improving at what you do everyday. Unlike this menial job i'm doing here from 7am to 5pm and get home everyday very tired. I still have thirst and passion for programming and i pray my problem is solved soon because it's paining me alot. May God help me

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:49pm On Jan 27, 2021
BigBashiru:


Java is unnecessarily complicated and convoluted.

i tell you....
java realy confused me....
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by Nobody: 1:52pm On Jan 27, 2021
BigBashiru:

Java is unnecessarily complicated and convoluted.
Raw truth and it is too verbose. Outside Android Java is just not relevant.
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by CSTRR: 1:53pm On Jan 27, 2021
Coding is hard.

But we have no choice but to press on.

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by Angelawhite(m): 1:54pm On Jan 27, 2021
McTobe:
Why I like coding, is that it attracts only serious minded people. It's one path I see that mediocers run away from.

Funny but true
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:54pm On Jan 27, 2021
born2begreat:
I am also a victim of this and i think the problem with me that's not included in your write-up is "Distraction". I'm 37 just engaged, more responsibilities even i earn less than 45k monthly. I have learnt HTML, CSS3 using codecadey and freecodecamp, Wordpress, AWS solution architect, Python... I didn't complete learning all these because of distraction from myself or my family. I am the first child of my family, a breadwinner despite earning less i still don't like seeing them suffering. I know the only solution to my PROBLEM of having my full concentration of programming is to get a job as an intern but will be earning monthly even if it is just 20k while all i will be doing is learning and doing something. You can only be better and be improving at what you do everyday. Unlike this menial job i'm doing here from 7am to 5pm and get home everyday very tired. I still have thirst and passion for programming and i pray my problem is solved soon because it's paining me alot. May God help me

thats it,passion....
like somebody that is addicted to gamin....

the same passion you must have too for programming....

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by kizwid(m): 1:55pm On Jan 27, 2021
daryur01:
That's the truth. But sincerely, it's not so easy to code. Many people go into coding thinking it's like doing graphics design.
I'll say being a graphic designer can be of help to a person willing to design web pages. But it requires great dedication, hard work and several hours of practice in order to be as good as one wants. Once the willingness surpasses the unwillingness, you are good to go.
It doesn't matter what device you use. I personally used my android phone to learn coding for over 9 months.
If you're interested in web development and you're hoping to start creating contents for the web or create your first website, then you should consider joining my WhatsApp class to start your programming journey.
Once you have android phone, you can join and start coding till you get your own PC.
Contact me on WhatsApp - 08102890799
I can skip htlm and css and still be a programmer... what language I can learn.. I don't want to be a Web designer thou

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by stainlink(m): 1:55pm On Jan 27, 2021
True talk
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by CSTRR: 1:58pm On Jan 27, 2021
McTobe:
Why I like coding, is that it attracts only serious minded people. It's one path I see that mediocers run away from.
True.

Morons don't code. If they start, they will run.
Even the ladies that code are the smartest ones. The class topping type of girls.

The average IQ of the coding field is probably the highest in the world.

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by ERCROSS(m): 1:58pm On Jan 27, 2021
runtime:

Raw truth and it is too verbose.
Outside Android Java is just not relevant.

Did you just say Java is not relevant outside Android? Broh, start your research from the TIOBE index before you say things just because you feel like saying it

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 1:58pm On Jan 27, 2021
CSTRR:

True.

Morons don't code. If they start, they will run.
Even the ladies that code are the smartest ones. The class topping type of girls.

The average IQ of the coding field is probably the highest in the world.

look at you....i didnt know you are into programming.... cheesy cheesy

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Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by CSTRR: 2:00pm On Jan 27, 2021
kizwid:

I can skip htlm and css and still be a programmer... what language I can learn.. I don't want to be a Web designer thou
I don't want to be a web designer, but i am learning HTML and CSS.

They are the foundation.

I believe a good coder should have a decent background in the front-end.
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by CSTRR: 2:01pm On Jan 27, 2021
tsdarkside:


look at you....i didnt know you are into programming.... cheesy cheesy
I picked it up last year.
Never looked back since.
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by tsdarkside(m): 2:02pm On Jan 27, 2021
CSTRR:

I picked it up last year.
Never looked back since.

wow,respect....
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by BigBashiru: 2:02pm On Jan 27, 2021
tsdarkside:


i tell you....
java realy confused me....

Java developers spend a lot of time trying to fix language constructs and spend a lot of time tieing up lose ends. .net is a much more organized technology stack and allows you to focus on the software you are actually developing
Re: Why Most Beginners Quit Programming by etrouble: 2:02pm On Jan 27, 2021
Ovo200:
I'm willing to learn cyber security just finished my HND in agriculture. Pls I need advice on my new goal

Go back to where you are coming from. Go back to your Agriculture. Nonsense, that’s how they cause confusion in the society. You spent about five years to study a course, now you want to abandon it. You definitely have no life ambition. Don’t annoy me this afternoon ooo.

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