Hey everyone! I'm 17 and just started my programming journey with Harvard's CS50 course. I've completed the first four weeks and I'm curious if there's anything else I should be doing alongside it. Any advice or tips from those with more experience would be greatly appreciated!
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Think about what you want to achieve with programming! Having clear goals can really motivate you to keep learning and growing your skills.
Make sure to start tinkering with the code you learn. Don't just watch the lectures! After the lectures, type out the code yourself and run the examples. Once you’re comfortable, try to write the examples from memory, and if you forget, just rewatch the parts you need help with. Practice is essential when learning to code!
Check out the optional problems at the end of each section, as well as past Hackathon challenges. They can be great for applying what you've learned and testing your skills.
Exactly! Challenge yourself with the code you understand. Create a small program and troubleshoot it. You'll learn so much more when things don't work as expected!