Re:Ask HN: How do I get better at programming as a hobbyist?
by runjake on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @12:54PM
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It's going to sound snarky, but I don't mean it that way:
The answer to "What is best way to get better at $something?" is almost always "Do $something. Over and over."
If you ask yourself the question and "Do something over and over" does not suffice, then explain why you think it does not suffice and how you'd like to pivot.
In your case, it sounds like you lack direction. Figure out a small project with well-defined goals, and then do it and don't quit.
The answer to "What is best way to get better at $something?" is almost always "Do $something. Over and over."
If you ask yourself the question and "Do something over and over" does not suffice, then explain why you think it does not suffice and how you'd like to pivot.
In your case, it sounds like you lack direction. Figure out a small project with well-defined goals, and then do it and don't quit.