I'm a junior in my computer science degree, and honestly, I'm feeling pretty lost when it comes to real-world coding skills. I've learned some theoretical concepts, like data structures, but I struggle with actual coding tasks. I can solve problems when they're presented to me, but when I sit down to code, I find myself relying on references a lot. Is this normal, and what can I do to improve?
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Don't be hard on yourself! Using references is totally a part of the learning process. In fact, knowing how to read documentation is an essential skill in the tech world. One big tip is to work on more personal projects. They help solidify what you’ve learned and make you tackle new problems you've never encountered before. By the way, what languages are you working with?
Right now, I'm mostly coding in C++, but I’m also rusty with Python and JavaScript. Trying to get into web development too!