I just started learning Python and have been working on little projects like a Rock-Paper-Scissors game and a number guessing game. While coding, I began to wonder: at what point can someone confidently say they really know a programming language? It feels like the more I learn, the more I realize how much I still don't know, especially with Python. When can I consider myself good at it?
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There’s no official threshold to claim you know a programming language. A good indicator is when most of your effort goes into solving problems, not wrestling with the language itself. If you've built something impressive that isn't just a simple script, it’s a fair achievement!
You might say you've learned a programming language when an interviewer asks you about it. That's when it really counts! I remember being asked how good I was at Java and confidently rated myself a 9, even though there are still things I don't know. They were impressed and hired me!
I’d say you can consider yourself good at Python when you can implement anything the way you want, and you've worked on several complex projects. If you've moved beyond the basics and can create real applications, that's a solid sign you know the language!
It's like learning any spoken language. If you can hold a conversation in it, you know it. The same goes for programming: if you can write code and explain it, you have a good grasp. Just don’t forget that programming languages evolve, so there's always something new to learn!
Exactly, it's all about your comfort level with the language and your ability to communicate through it!
Honestly, when you can solve problems using that language without getting bogged down by the syntax, you've reached a level of proficiency. If you can tackle real projects and feel confident doing so, then you’ve learned it!
I think you know a language well enough when you can write a decent program without constantly looking up the syntax. You can use the libraries and write some solid code that works. If you've done enough projects and are comfortable with the concepts, that's a good sign!
Haha, that's a great benchmark! It's true, once you face that interview question, you really have to evaluate your skills!