Hey everyone! I've got a bit of a unique situation. I'm currently in my final semester of undergrad and unfortunately, my laptop short-circuited about eight months ago. After that, I got an internship where I used a PC for about two months, but since then I haven't really had access to one for around six months. Because of financial issues, I'm unable to get another device right now. I really feel like I've forgotten so much in this time, especially with all the practical work involved in programming. I'm trying to learn using my phone. I've even tried the app Replit, but it's really slow for compiling and processing. I wish there were local cyber cafes where I could just sit and work all day! If anyone has tips or knows of any other apps that could help, I would really appreciate it!
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If you're looking for an IDE you can use on your phone, try GitHub Code Spaces. It's a cloud-based environment you can access through your phone, so you can still run your code and do practical work without needing a laptop.
Have you considered checking out local libraries for computer access? Some might still have public computers available. If not, browsing for refurbished laptops could be a good solution. I managed to get a pretty good deal on mine!
You might want to check out Termux. It's a pretty cool app that simulates a Linux environment on your phone, allowing you to do many tasks just like you would on a traditional terminal. But if you can, start saving up for a laptop because that would really help your programming studies in the long run!
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely look into Termux!
You might also want to try using Pydroid 3 for Python coding on your Android phone. It can be a bit tedious, but it might help you get back into the groove of programming until you can get another device. Honestly, you could probably find a cheap used laptop out there instead!
I actually found out about VS Code's mobile version too, so I'm feeling more hopeful!
I've checked around and there are only bookstores or expensive gaming cafes nearby, unfortunately.