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Question about learning to code at a library workshop
I went to a free coding workshop at my local library in Springfield last month. They had us use a site called Codecademy to try Python. The teacher said to just type the code exactly as shown, even if we didn't get it. I kept trying to understand every single word before I typed it, and I got stuck. She came over and said, 'Just type it and run it. Seeing it work is the first step.' So I did. I typed the lines for a simple number game, hit run, and it actually worked. It was a small win, but it changed how I learn. Now I try the code first and ask questions after. It feels less scary. How do you guys deal with that urge to understand everything right away before you even try?
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hugow302mo ago
What if you're actually learning two things at once, the code and how your own brain works? I used to get stuck like that trying to fix my truck's radio, needing to know what every wire did before touching it. Sometimes you just have to connect stuff and see what lights up, then the manual makes more sense later. That first working program is like hearing the static clear up, it proves the path works even if you don't know every turn yet.
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