Hey everyone, I feel completely lost when it comes to starting projects these days. Back around 8-10 years ago, how did people manage to get their projects off the ground? I find myself needing AI assistance for even the simplest ideas, and I'm worried about how to break free from that dependency.
I have this project idea: a 2x2 Rubik's Cube solver, but the resources I can find seem pretty sparse, and everything looks really complicated. I've seen older projects where people referred to math and combinatorics research papers to write their code—how on earth did they do that? I really want to tackle a project like that, the old-school way, using just Google, Stack Overflow, and whatever else was available back then.
So where do I even start? Any advice from those who've gone through this process would be immensely appreciated! Thanks!
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To kick things off, try diving into some tutorials designed for beginners in programming. This could help you grasp the basic concepts without AI. You'll be surprised at how much information is out there!
Since your project revolves around math, you’ll definitely need to brush up on those skills. Tackling the math behind programming can seem tough, but it's a crucial step if you want to go deeper. Just relying on forums won't teach you what you truly need to know—getting hands-on with the material is key.
What do you already have in terms of experience? Have you done any programming projects before? Knowing your starting point can guide you on how to tackle the Rubik's Cube solver. Share your past projects; it’ll make it easier for us to provide tailored advice!
I have built a few things like a Discord bot, a simple journaling website, and a weather Chrome extension. I leaned heavily on AI for those projects since I'm still pretty new to this dev world. Hope that gives you some context!