I've been using Java for some time and I'm interested in becoming quicker and more confident in my coding abilities. I've followed tutorials, cloned sample projects, practiced various concepts like animations, database management, and state management, and even tried clean architecture. Despite my efforts, I still feel slow in my progress. I'm looking for tips, tools, or habits that have helped others code faster and build better applications. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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Feeling slow is completely normal, even for experienced developers when diving into new territories. Based on my experience teaching developers, improving speed is largely about recognizing patterns. Here are a few tips: 1) Build similar projects multiple times using different methods—for example, make a todo app in various styles. 2) Try time-boxing your problem-solving efforts to encourage deeper thinking before turning to Googling. 3) Engage in code reviews to get feedback and see alternative solutions. 4) Focus on understanding the reasons behind bugs to enhance your problem-solving skills. Remember, the structured approach of clean architecture can make things feel slower at first, but that's temporary. Track your progress; sometimes you don't notice how much you've improved!
Creating your own projects without relying on tutorials is key! It's great that you’ve done various tutorials, but building something independently really tests your skills and pushes your growth. Also, practice consistently; it's the best way to become quicker and more efficient.
Thanks for your suggestions!