Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and would love your thoughts. I have 12 years of experience in a non-tech job but I've recently started learning programming, specifically Python, with the goal to really dive in by October 2025. I've been practicing for about two hours daily with good consistency while working from home, focusing mainly on coding rather than reading tutorials. Now, I have to travel to my office in Gurgaon three days a week from Noida, which means around five hours of commuting time each day. Given the intense work pressure and my mental fatigue from travel, I'm worried about maintaining my programming practice during these office days. Any tips on how you would manage learning in my situation? Also, just to clarify, I can't relocate to Gurgaon. Thanks in advance!
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One solid option is to bring your laptop along and code while you travel. It’s a great way to make the most of your commuting time!
I learned Python and Linux about a decade ago during my lunch breaks. I’d take a chapter from a book and jot down notes, and I’d also listen to technical podcasts during commutes. A structured routine can help!
Thank you, this is really inspiring!
On days I go to the office, I keep it light. I don't push myself for deep coding; I just touch base with Python while commuting and save the deeper practice for work-from-home days. This helps avoid burnout and keep my consistency up.
Absolutely! How do you touch base with Python on the commutes? Is it through tutorials or maybe reading books?
You could try coding on your phone using apps like Termux for Android or other equivalents for iOS. Even if you can manage at least 20 minutes on the metro, that's practice time! Combine that with reading during your commute and real coding on your off days.
I totally relate! I learned IBM 360 Assembler Language during my metro rides back then. It was just me, my notebooks, and a pen! Also, if you're looking for an iOS app, check out Carnets; it's a Jupyter notebook for your phone. Really handy for coding on the go!
Yeah, that really does seem like the best approach!