Hey everyone! I get that programming is all about problem-solving and venturing into the unknown. My question is, how can you produce quality work quickly when you're not sure what you're doing? Especially when time is of the essence. I'm looking for methods and resources that help when picking up a new language or skill that needs to be implemented right away. Are there any hacks to speed up the programming learning process? I'm really interested in hearing insights from experienced programmers!
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When picking up a new language fast, leverage what you already know from similar languages. But remember, there’s usually no shortcut. Programming is a skill that takes time and practice to master!
Quality takes time! When you provide a proof-of-concept quickly, it usually shows the concept but lacks in robustness and depth. If you think you can crank out high-quality work in a rush, you might just end up needing to redo everything later!
It sounds like you might be expecting too much for your experience level. It’s common to feel pressured to deliver quickly, but that often leads to sacrificing quality and creating technical debt. Sometimes it’s better to take your time to avoid issues later on.
Honestly, when you don’t really know what you’re doing, the best thing you can do is to take the time to learn it properly. Rushing can lead to sloppy code that will cause more problems later. You only get to be fast after you've done it a lot, so don’t skip the learning process!
So how do I avoid simple bugs to keep my work efficient?
Don’t you have tried-and-true methods that help, or do you switch it up every time?