I just got assigned a job to replicate a webpage from scratch, and despite my best efforts, I couldn't do it. It's got me questioning if programming is really for me. Should I just give up?
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Hey, not knowing everything about HTML and CSS is totally fine. The real issue would be if you weren’t making any effort to learn with all the free resources available online. It’s all part of the process, so give yourself some time to learn!
It's okay if front-end work isn't for you. There are many other areas in programming, like back-end, project management, or CI/CD, where you might find your niche. Just keep exploring until you find what clicks!
Honestly, you don't have to know everything. There are plenty of paths in coding that don’t revolve around being a front-end expert. Just remember, there are resources and frameworks out there to assist you. If front-end isn’t your thing, you might want to explore back-end development or even UI/UX design. Find what you love about coding and go with that!
It sounds like you need to figure out how much time you’re dedicating to learning. How many hours have you actually put into practicing HTML and CSS?
Don’t stress too much about it! HTML and CSS aren’t true programming languages, but they are essential for web development. Many times, the HTML and CSS you see is generated by other tools; you usually just need to tweak that output a bit. What kind of job are you actually doing? It might not require starting from scratch all the time.
True, but I think having a solid understanding of the basics is important if you want to thrive in web development.
Can you clarify what you mean by that? I often write HTML/CSS and it's a big part of my projects.
This is super encouraging! I really appreciate hearing this perspective.