Hey everyone! I'm new to programming and currently going through Angela Yu's fullstack course. However, I'm worried about getting stuck in 'tutorial hell.' Despite watching her videos, I still feel like I'm not making much progress and it's frustrating. I'm looking for some advice on how to improve my skills as a developer without becoming overly dependent on tutorials. Any tips?
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A great way to improve is to start building projects on your own. Try to read documentation to understand the tools you're using and review code from other developers. This hands-on experience really helps you grow.
The quickest way to learn is by building stuff. Instead of just consuming content, think of a project that challenges you to learn something new. Dive into it, and only refer to tutorials for hints if you’re truly stuck. You learn the most by making decisions and reflecting on your own mistakes.
Try to consult tutorials instead of just following them. Have your own project in mind and work on it. Use tutorials to get hints when you hit a wall, but strive to figure things out yourself afterward. This approach will help reinforce your learning.
Starting your own small projects is a solid way to escape tutorial hell. Use tutorials as a reference but focus on experimenting, breaking things, and learning from it. You'll gain confidence and see real progress in your skills over time.
Reading books on software engineering can really enhance your understanding. While they won't focus on current frameworks, they provide timeless principles that you can apply to your projects.
Thanks! I’ll check out some books on this. Appreciate the help!
Thanks! These tips are really useful, definitely bookmarking this!