My experience after 34 years of coding: You don't have a Problem, if it doesn't work and you don't know why. But you have a big Problem, if it is working, and you don't know why.
@@lukevincent4397 Google is my friend in such situations. There's always that one guy on stackoverflow who knows what the gibberish means. Almost always anyway.
Nobody knows why the wheel works. Does that mean we all have a problem. Closer to home, nobody understands AI and how it arrives at solutions, problem? You do not need to understand why it works as long as you know what imput it accepts and what output to expect ... and the most important, that it passes all the tests.
My motto is: In programming, the fact that many people give up IS the reason TO keep going. When other other people give up, it means that many more opportunities for those of us who won't quit!
A good reason to switch to loops ;). If you got RecursionError it means you're using recursion for the wrong reason. Your tree is supposed to be as shallow as possible, for other things it is probably better to stick to loops.
Spot on, I've been persisting in programming for over 7 years now. No raw talent just grind and dog like persistence at it. Recently I landed very good paying job with lots of perks. Persistence works!
7 years is too long to not have any income. Persistence works better in almost any other field than IT, hard work matters more as your experience is not totally lost every few years. I wish I never got in this field its as stressful as being a surgical doctor but with less pay and doctors are actually moving forward with technology instead of re inventing the wheel every few years.
@@jaronmartin5758 , you're doing things wrong then. Learn one language and data structures + algos + design patterns in it. For everything that you learn take notes. Do not try to remember. Just go back to your notes when in need of solutions. If you find yourself stressed about not being able to solve something, grab a sheet of paper and pen and draw data structure your are working with + algorithm you're trying to implement. If you can do that you will be able to write your code to. If you can't you do not understand the problem and need more time with pen an paper only first.
@@jaronmartin5758 You are doing two things wrong: 1. Not using snippets and algorithmic thinking as described below. 2. You are probably coding more thank 4 hours - net per day. If you do anything, anything for 10 hours a day you will hate it. Even sex with pretty ladies 😉
@@MrDunlop707 definitely permanent. Learn how the business is done, get to know people and then decide. Sometimes a regular job at company is much better than freelancing
@@MrDunlop707 Permanent Job depends on your coding skills and experience. Freelancing Your "Sales" Skills is what matters the most. You can be a mediocre developer and make a lot of money if you have strong Sales, Marketing, money management and business skills.
Yes! Taking breaks is essential! Have had a bunch of times going on a break for a a day or a few hours helps me come back better! Funny how that works.. love your videos Stefan!
It doesn't matter if it was cliche. Hearing "don't give up" from the RIGHT person can make all the difference - the "right" person in this case being *you* ... i.e. someone with experience in the field. As opposed to my mum telling me not to give up - as I'd expect it from her, and likely brush it off because she isn't a programmer & can't *specifically* relate. Someone out there will need to hear it, so don't be afraid to be cliche now and again :P
When you said "Giving up" it put a huge smile on my face. I thought you were going to throw some other hard fact at my face. I really needed this "Don't give up, everything will work out" speech from and experienced developer. Thank you.
This is the best video you made. It is simple, to the point and this is something which effects everyone. People need to hear this from time to time as a reminder.
One of the keys to learning anything hard is the *power of repetition.* Repetition is a close relative of _perseverence_ which is _the_ key ingredient to overcome hard challenges. Some people need more repetition than others (which is why your experience may differ from others) but we _all_ need repetition to cement skills. It's repetition that eventually lets you experience the so-called “aha moments” when you suddenly connect the dots, and level up. But without proper rest in between, as Stefan talks about in this video, repetition doesn't work. Sometimes you just need to walk away so your brain has time to process and digest information. Suddenly a few hours later, or perhaps after a few days, the solution to your problem appears (the “aha”) as if it had always been there.
I always tell my students: Be a MUSICIAN. Guitar players are a dime a dozen, and generally don't know a thing. I get the same vibe when you say: Be a DEVELOPER, not a person who knows one coding language.
I know the basic syntax only + data structures + algos + design patterns. Everything is just a note somewhere in a file ... As you learn thing you forget what you learnt yesterday. So take notes and move on to the next thing ... just remember where you store your notes ;)))
BTW, I am getting a new challenge about your channel. First for all, thanks for your content. I am a Spanish living in UK, and thinking in English could be very demanding sometimes. But I decided to follow your videos more actively from now onward. They are so rich and valuable. And you are a person easily to follow when you are speaking. So, time to fight against my brain laziness, and hope to enjoy your content for a big period of time. Thanks a lot.
Happy 2nd year anniversary of this video! Really needed to see this video this week, after a 21 hour learning grind yesterday and an 11 hour one today. Thank you for this!
Stefan I love your videos, and you are absolutely right about why people fail. I see alot of people who do not want to do anything hard because they are afraid to fail. I firmly believe that failure is a most if you want to succeed. Yes, the key is to not give up, and it is true you need to take a time out. Usually when I pack it up until the next day and relax, I come back and have an a ha moment.Thank you for your sound advice. I am just starting myself and absolutely love it. Your jokes, yes funny, dont worry I'm 700 years old. Lol
I mean, I think it's important to look back at how far you have come. Whenever I feel like I'm not a good programmer which I am still an amateur. I forget sometimes how much I do understand now since I started and because I have been finding time to do a bit of it each week, that reasures me. Therefore, going by that logic if you keep building up those hours, programming will start to become more comfortable, until one day your brain will wire and form the correct nueronal pathways to be a good programmer.
I have at some ocassions been struggling with bugs and then got out and done other stuff and when back at my code editor again BAM! bug is right at the front of my nose instantly! Having experienced it more then once myself I can say that it really works to take a break when you run into issues with finding bugs or similar problems.
I'm a beginner to programming to be precise 'Flutter' and I start it all in a sudden with no prior expertise in any languages, and so it was too overwhelming for me, nothing went correct there was lots of up and downs, but after seeing your video it made a real difference.. I'm now getting used to seeing all the frequent roadblocks and those silly confusions. Thanks indeed man ..✌✌ you're doing a great job.
everytime i watch your videos your ideas always make sense everything u sawy compiles down to simple factual equations that everyone can understand and relate. Incredible maybe you should write a book :)
I just started my coding journey and hearing this makes me feel so much better and a lot less intimated knowing that getting stuck is normal. Don’t give up is all there is to it, and being consistent. Thank you sir, I subscribed.
@@ther3alenso I never saw it through. I’m not sure it’s ultimately what I really wanted to do. I feel lost, I was just looking for anything at the time. If you genuinely want to do it though, DO IT! If it excites you and you love practicing, totally do it.
It's true! Don't give up! I'm learning C and I want to move on to the next topic so i can finish these classes. I'm stuck on a tic tac toe code challenge. I've spent hours on it, most of the time trying changes and learning the way the language works. Once every so often i figure out one more thing that gets me a step closer. But the whole time I'm working it doesn't feel like a waste or being bogged down because I'm learning what works and what doesn't in fundamental commands and program structure.
My relatives think I can't cut out as a Programmer . 'There's too many Completion', 'Its oversaturated', 'You need Math', 'You need a degree'. Those are the Words I received from the People I Trusted an thought I would receive Encouragement for what I would Do.
Think of it like this, why would you need encouragement on something you have chosen to do for Yourself and Your life? Zone out people's opinions and only consider chunks of advice from people like Stefan that are where you want to be. That's it. Keep going.
I absolutely agree! Never give up and you'll make it...in any goal that you may have. As a rookie coder (little more than a year), I've been through too many roadblocks. I like to use TH-cam, Google, Stack Overflow and lots of trial & error to solve problems, and it always ends up working out. When it's a serious roadblock, I always seem to figure it out the next morning after I've had some sleep. (Although I hate going to sleep without first having figured out the issue 😂.) It's such a great natural high when I'm able to solve a coding problem. Never thought I'd say this, but I like coding more than playing Madden 😂😂. Take care.
Thanks alot for this video, I'm going through family problems and financial crysis, and I felt like that in getting hit from all sides, but I realised this is the time to keep fighting back
Completely true. I was the other day doing a FCC exercise about golf and adding nicknames and that was really difficult for me. I gave it a rest. Didn't get mad at not being able to solve it. I actually found it interesting. 20 minutes later I sat down again and solved it immediately. It's actually part of the job of a programmer to let the mind rest in order to be able to think more clearly next time.
These problems i have faced and literally give up after this video it won't be going to happen again. Thank you sir🙌 my life experience // for those who thinks they are slow learner it takes some time to understand coding , so not all the person has same learning pace you can improve it but don't compare yourself to others it will not allow you to move forward successively // Keep trying starting is always hard ✌️ Thank you
this was pretty cliche, but sometimes you need a kick in the butt when you're struggling. for me the most confusing thing has been "not knowing what i should know to know what i need to know".
HELP ME can u tell be what is web developing , designing and graphic designing . Are they related ? And what should i learn to create a web page for carrer ? In what catagory does html and css are in ?help me
The reality is that coding is not for everyone. There seems to be a myth now that anyone can code. That is not the case. To be a developer you require mental endurance to concentrate on a problem for a long period of time.
@@cautarepvp2079 coding Its like bodybuilding, you can't get six pack abs and great body in few months, it takes time. You need strong discipline and grit to keep following a routine. Not everyone can follow it for years. In my opinion, some people should not become developers. For example, in reddit I read a post of the type of person that Should not and can't become a developer. He was looking into learning to become a developer to "have free time" and earn a lot at the side to have free time to follow his true passion for music producing. This is a myth becoming a developer will give you a lot of free time making a lot of money. The learning curve is very steep and takes a long time to learn and become good at it. It's not like marketing that you can become good enough in a couple of months and just keep working. You will have to invest a lot of free time and sacrifice your hobbies and even social life when you are starting. To keep been relevant and compete. There is myth as well that you will earn a lot of money starting out. When I started doing freelancing I was competing with people willing to take Minimum Wage as well competed with a software engineer who graduated and was a magna cum laude, even he was asking 2/3 of what I was asking. People want things cheap and fast. So in order to compete, you have to constantly improve to bring more value, especially if you are self-taught.
Yup, long time stress is harmful. My approach is, learn to draw your problems. Two, look for help on the net. Someone has solved it already. Third, being in a state of long term stress while sitting is going to ruin your health. So, draw it to get it, look online as soon as you can, code in standing position.
I've been learning web development on my own and I was doing fine. Until today, with this JavaScript exercise I had no idea how so resolve. But the worse is that I saw the solution but I don't understand it. Why?? Why that way??? I start to think that maybe this is not for me. But fuck it, it was a roadblock like you said. I'll keep going. Thanks :)
Learn to draw things. If you can't do something, draw it. If you can't draw it you do not understand it enough. Most of the time you have a data structure you can draw. Then you apply some algorithm, which you to can draw. If you can do that you will be able to code it too. Just take a loot at what you just drew.
Stef, you know I’m a big fan of your videos and really appreciate your wonderful efforts, so I’m really hoping that you won’t be offended by what I’m about to say. I assure you, I’m not trying to act fresh/funny or be rude or condescending. Take it as a friendly constructive comment if you would please, but lately when I listen to you I get the constant annoying feeling that you’re holding back burps (barrages of them actually). Sorta like a giant volcano that’s about to burst with a humongous explosion of gas that somehow at the very last moment gets to be averted. I’m only bringing this to your attention because after a while it becomes incredibly distracting, especially when the content of your videos are so insightful and educational. I don’t know if you suffer from gastrointestinal problems (reflux syndrome, gastritis etc.) or if it’s due to too much coffee, or if it’s an emotional manifestation of sorts?! And heaven knows none of us is perfect, but if you could control that a bit while making videos, they’ll be much more enjoyable to watch.
Hmmm ... interesting. I am not holding back burps. I am swallowing though ... I am going to ask if other people here this? Thanks for letting me know. I might move to a dynamic mic that has less detail.
Stefan Mischook: Yes, I like your description better; it does feel more like you’re swallowing them. Didn’t think of it, but it could indeed be a mic related artifact, or at least a personal habit that’s exasperated by it. Anyway, best of luck and keep those wonderful videos coming.
Thank you for the advice. It really helps now as I am hitting a wall, slow my whole coding process. Thank you again. Note : You have your hashtag spelled "learingtocode".
You do have my like. However, i would have appreciated to have a counter point of view. One does not simply learn code for the fun of it. Selecting the field you will work in, and stick to the plan is pretty much of a big deal. Coding for fun and doing experiments doesnt make time a critical constraint. You could learn a little bit everyday for years, ultimately you would become good at it. I mean infinite time means infinite skill. But what if you run out of time? Is giving up always a bad thing? How can you be sure you are not stopping yourself from thriving in another field?
It's the same with learning foreign languages. I as a language learning enthusiast taught english to several dozens of my friends. Majority didn't even open materials that I sent them. Only one person reached 1 week of studies mark. It was the person with whom I spent least amount of time and didn't reach out to check for two weeks. (Usually I did the opposite) I thought she gave up long ago. Wow That girl continued for additional two month before she got severe ear infection and had to give up studies.
Recently started listening to web development podcasts and an interesting topic came up. Design skills. So i went online to a website and took a design with a lot of fancy animations to try and build it myself. But i wasn't able to, which begs the question how much design skills do i need to have as a fullstack web developer
#1 Accept the fact you are going to hit roadblocks. #2 when you hit a roadblock, you are going to need some time. If you can't go through it, take a break. TIP: when you are in peak-performance mode, work. When you are not, don't work, rest. #3 Starting out is the hardest time. You are building muscles (learning how to think as a programmer.) #4 DON'T GIVE UP. The number one thing that causes people to fail is GIVING UP. Tenacity and consistency are key.
What works for me is to learn before i go to sleep and when i wake up i magically understand better. I want your oppinion on learning to code on later ages ,i mean i am 43 for example ,i am not talking about the abillity or memory i am asking about how can a veteran be received by the industry with no experience. Is it possible for an old dog to get in? What are the possibilities for some one like me after learning only html,css,javascript.
You're starting from the wrong end. Take the JavaScript and start learning data structures and algos. It will make your life easier. If you can't learn them, learn to draw them first. Coding will come with understanding.
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My experience after 34 years of coding: You don't have a Problem, if it doesn't work and you don't know why. But you have a big Problem, if it is working, and you don't know why.
DaddyChronic But today’s tech stack is so deep; it’s very hard to master why everything works. What do we do?
@@gmicolor5663 you start out simply trying. You'll understand more some times later.
Lol... The second one is definitely worst. The first one at least you know it doesn't work... You're aware of it.
@@lukevincent4397 Google is my friend in such situations. There's always that one guy on stackoverflow who knows what the gibberish means. Almost always anyway.
Nobody knows why the wheel works. Does that mean we all have a problem. Closer to home, nobody understands AI and how it arrives at solutions, problem? You do not need to understand why it works as long as you know what imput it accepts and what output to expect ... and the most important, that it passes all the tests.
My motto is: In programming, the fact that many people give up IS the reason TO keep going. When other other people give up, it means that many more opportunities for those of us who won't quit!
Nicely put
The whole computer was designed to be too complex
very well said!
🤣😂 Sure!!
"At some point, you're gonna get to a point"
RecursionError: maximum recursion depth exceeded
LOL! Point taken.
@@StefanMischook Puns on point
A good reason to switch to loops ;). If you got RecursionError it means you're using recursion for the wrong reason. Your tree is supposed to be as shallow as possible, for other things it is probably better to stick to loops.
@@swojnowski453 tf you talkin about
Spot on, I've been persisting in programming for over 7 years now. No raw talent just grind and dog like persistence at it.
Recently I landed very good paying job with lots of perks.
Persistence works!
7 years is too long to not have any income. Persistence works better in almost any other field than IT, hard work matters more as your experience is not totally lost every few years. I wish I never got in this field its as stressful as being a surgical doctor but with less pay and doctors are actually moving forward with technology instead of re inventing the wheel every few years.
@@jaronmartin5758 , you're doing things wrong then. Learn one language and data structures + algos + design patterns in it. For everything that you learn take notes. Do not try to remember. Just go back to your notes when in need of solutions. If you find yourself stressed about not being able to solve something, grab a sheet of paper and pen and draw data structure your are working with + algorithm you're trying to implement. If you can do that you will be able to write your code to. If you can't you do not understand the problem and need more time with pen an paper only first.
@@jaronmartin5758
You are doing two things wrong:
1. Not using snippets and algorithmic thinking as described below.
2. You are probably coding more thank 4 hours - net per day.
If you do anything, anything for 10 hours a day you will hate it. Even sex with pretty ladies 😉
Dedication and determination
It all pays off, you just gotta have patience
What would you suggest for a beginner, freelancing or permanent job????
@@MrDunlop707 definitely permanent. Learn how the business is done, get to know people and then decide. Sometimes a regular job at company is much better than freelancing
Sir Why did you quit creating content
@@MrDunlop707 Permanent Job depends on your coding skills and experience. Freelancing Your "Sales" Skills is what matters the most. You can be a mediocre developer and make a lot of money if you have strong Sales, Marketing, money management and business skills.
Sometimes it feels like he is talking to me directly lol
I am a mind reader. Happens naturally when you are over 200 years old.
@@StefanMischook I wonder what mind reading ability turns into after 800,000 years, then.
Same here
He is. Lol
Yes! Taking breaks is essential! Have had a bunch of times going on a break for a a day or a few hours helps me come back better! Funny how that works.. love your videos Stefan!
Thanks!
It doesn't matter if it was cliche. Hearing "don't give up" from the RIGHT person can make all the difference - the "right" person in this case being *you* ... i.e. someone with experience in the field. As opposed to my mum telling me not to give up - as I'd expect it from her, and likely brush it off because she isn't a programmer & can't *specifically* relate. Someone out there will need to hear it, so don't be afraid to be cliche now and again :P
Absolutely true, after ten years of messing around while realizing consistency is key & the right video pop up the right time!
When you said "Giving up" it put a huge smile on my face. I thought you were going to throw some other hard fact at my face. I really needed this "Don't give up, everything will work out" speech from and experienced developer. Thank you.
This is the best video you made. It is simple, to the point and this is something which effects everyone. People need to hear this from time to time as a reminder.
Your videos are motivating and the advice you give is pure gold. You are a true mentor Stefan.
One of the keys to learning anything hard is the *power of repetition.* Repetition is a close relative of _perseverence_ which is _the_ key ingredient to overcome hard challenges. Some people need more repetition than others (which is why your experience may differ from others) but we _all_ need repetition to cement skills.
It's repetition that eventually lets you experience the so-called “aha moments” when you suddenly connect the dots, and level up. But without proper rest in between, as Stefan talks about in this video, repetition doesn't work. Sometimes you just need to walk away so your brain has time to process and digest information. Suddenly a few hours later, or perhaps after a few days, the solution to your problem appears (the “aha”) as if it had always been there.
I just hit the wall .. i am happy to see your tips .... motivation++
I always tell my students: Be a MUSICIAN. Guitar players are a dime a dozen, and generally don't know a thing. I get the same vibe when you say: Be a DEVELOPER, not a person who knows one coding language.
I know the basic syntax only + data structures + algos + design patterns. Everything is just a note somewhere in a file ... As you learn thing you forget what you learnt yesterday. So take notes and move on to the next thing ... just remember where you store your notes ;)))
BTW, I am getting a new challenge about your channel. First for all, thanks for your content.
I am a Spanish living in UK, and thinking in English could be very demanding sometimes.
But I decided to follow your videos more actively from now onward.
They are so rich and valuable. And you are a person easily to follow when you are speaking.
So, time to fight against my brain laziness, and hope to enjoy your content for a big period of time.
Thanks a lot.
Welcome! I know how you feel, I can speak pretty good French, but sometimes thinking French can be demanding too.
Video came just at the right time! You're awesome Mr. Stef, thank you!
Happy 2nd year anniversary of this video! Really needed to see this video this week, after a 21 hour learning grind yesterday and an 11 hour one today. Thank you for this!
You got this!
Your comment about lizards and persistence struck a chord with me. Thank you.
Stefan I love your videos, and you are absolutely right about why people fail. I see alot of people who do not want to do anything hard because they are afraid to fail. I firmly believe that failure is a most if you want to succeed. Yes, the key is to not give up, and it is true you need to take a time out. Usually when I pack it up until the next day and relax, I come back and have an a ha moment.Thank you for your sound advice. I am just starting myself and absolutely love it. Your jokes, yes funny, dont worry I'm 700 years old. Lol
I mean, I think it's important to look back at how far you have come. Whenever I feel like I'm not a good programmer which I am still an amateur. I forget sometimes how much I do understand now since I started and because I have been finding time to do a bit of it each week, that reasures me. Therefore, going by that logic if you keep building up those hours, programming will start to become more comfortable, until one day your brain will wire and form the correct nueronal pathways to be a good programmer.
Excellent! take a break or even 1 day off then come back fresh. love it! thank you
I have at some ocassions been struggling with bugs and then got out and done other stuff and when back at my code editor again BAM! bug is right at the front of my nose instantly! Having experienced it more then once myself I can say that it really works to take a break when you run into issues with finding bugs or similar problems.
I'm a beginner to programming to be precise 'Flutter' and I start it all in a sudden with no prior expertise in any languages, and so it was too overwhelming for me, nothing went correct there was lots of up and downs, but after seeing your video it made a real difference.. I'm now getting used to seeing all the frequent roadblocks and those silly confusions. Thanks indeed man ..✌✌ you're doing a great job.
so how is it going now, with your learning?... I'm just curious...
I consider you a mentor Stefan. Great content!
everytime i watch your videos your ideas always make sense everything u sawy compiles down to simple factual equations that everyone can understand and relate. Incredible maybe you should write a book :)
Thank you. Sometimes you just need a reminder. 👍
Welcome!
I just started my coding journey and hearing this makes me feel so much better and a lot less intimated knowing that getting stuck is normal. Don’t give up is all there is to it, and being consistent. Thank you sir, I subscribed.
I started my journey a month ago and I feel overwhelmed :( how are are you along now?
@@ther3alenso I never saw it through. I’m not sure it’s ultimately what I really wanted to do. I feel lost, I was just looking for anything at the time. If you genuinely want to do it though, DO IT! If it excites you and you love practicing, totally do it.
This is the only suggestion that may lead me to be a Web App Developer, it's very inspiring. Thank you Sir
It's true! Don't give up! I'm learning C and I want to move on to the next topic so i can finish these classes. I'm stuck on a tic tac toe code challenge. I've spent hours on it, most of the time trying changes and learning the way the language works. Once every so often i figure out one more thing that gets me a step closer. But the whole time I'm working it doesn't feel like a waste or being bogged down because I'm learning what works and what doesn't in fundamental commands and program structure.
It is hard to hit a nail right if you can't use the hammer properly. But keep trying ...
My relatives think I can't cut out as a Programmer . 'There's too many Completion', 'Its oversaturated', 'You need Math', 'You need a degree'.
Those are the Words I received from the People I Trusted an thought I would receive Encouragement for what I would Do.
You don't need encouragement. :) You just need to learn, do, learn, do, rinse and repeat. When you make it, its all on you!
Think of it like this, why would you need encouragement on something you have chosen to do for Yourself and Your life? Zone out people's opinions and only consider chunks of advice from people like Stefan that are where you want to be. That's it. Keep going.
;) TQ Some Strangers are angels indeed
I feel you bro!
When I have talked with my family about web design, they said that I'm too stupid, I can't do this, I need math, etc.
Those people are making false statements ... you can loose learning a valuable skill like coding.
Always useful and encouraging advice. Thank you Stefan
I absolutely agree! Never give up and you'll make it...in any goal that you may have. As a rookie coder (little more than a year), I've been through too many roadblocks. I like to use TH-cam, Google, Stack Overflow and lots of trial & error to solve problems, and it always ends up working out. When it's a serious roadblock, I always seem to figure it out the next morning after I've had some sleep. (Although I hate going to sleep without first having figured out the issue 😂.) It's such a great natural high when I'm able to solve a coding problem. Never thought I'd say this, but I like coding more than playing Madden 😂😂. Take care.
You seems someone who wants to help others, just that! Congrats! Thanks!
This topic is VITAL. Thank You for that , really need it on my programming journey especially today ! DON'T GIVE UP Guys !
My biggest regret is giving up for 2 years. Now I am developing Swift apps for clients, but I would of been so much more if I didn’t first give up
Great video and advice! Thank you, Uncle Stef🙏
My pleasure!
Thanks alot for this video, I'm going through family problems and financial crysis, and I felt like that in getting hit from all sides, but I realised this is the time to keep fighting back
Completely true. I was the other day doing a FCC exercise about golf and adding nicknames and that was really difficult for me. I gave it a rest. Didn't get mad at not being able to solve it. I actually found it interesting. 20 minutes later I sat down again and solved it immediately.
It's actually part of the job of a programmer to let the mind rest in order to be able to think more clearly next time.
This is very calming to know as a learner and encouraging moving forward. Thank you
Nice video ! Great job Stefan i really love to learn new things from you thank you !
Welcome!
Great video Stef keep them coming!
These problems i have faced and literally give up after this video it won't be going to happen again.
Thank you sir🙌
my life experience //
for those who thinks they are slow learner it takes some time to understand coding , so not all the person has same learning pace you can improve it but don't compare yourself to others it will not allow you to move forward successively // Keep trying starting is always hard ✌️
Thank you
Thanks a lot Stefan!
I really needed to hear this, thank you!
Welcome!
Thanks Stefan, I needed to hear that.
Welcome!
You're awesome, man. Thanks a lot!!
Your videos are sick g, much love from the uk
this was pretty cliche, but sometimes you need a kick in the butt when you're struggling. for me the most confusing thing has been "not knowing what i should know to know what i need to know".
i love these videos you're a great motivator as well
This helps a lot. Thank you.
HELP ME
can u tell be what is web developing , designing and graphic designing . Are they related ? And what should i learn to create a web page for carrer ? In what catagory does html and css are in ?help me
The reality is that coding is not for everyone. There seems to be a myth now that anyone can code. That is not the case. To be a developer you require mental endurance to concentrate on a problem for a long period of time.
shouldnt that trait have everyon?
I mean all you have is to keep trying, and you can be a coder?
@@cautarepvp2079 coding Its like bodybuilding, you can't get six pack abs and great body in few months, it takes time. You need strong discipline and grit to keep following a routine. Not everyone can follow it for years. In my opinion, some people should not become developers. For example, in reddit I read a post of the type of person that Should not and can't become a developer. He was looking into learning to become a developer to "have free time" and earn a lot at the side to have free time to follow his true passion for music producing.
This is a myth becoming a developer will give you a lot of free time making a lot of money. The learning curve is very steep and takes a long time to learn and become good at it. It's not like marketing that you can become good enough in a couple of months and just keep working. You will have to invest a lot of free time and sacrifice your hobbies and even social life when you are starting. To keep been relevant and compete. There is myth as well that you will earn a lot of money starting out. When I started doing freelancing I was competing with people willing to take Minimum Wage as well competed with a software engineer who graduated and was a magna cum laude, even he was asking 2/3 of what I was asking. People want things cheap and fast. So in order to compete, you have to constantly improve to bring more value, especially if you are self-taught.
Yup, long time stress is harmful. My approach is, learn to draw your problems. Two, look for help on the net. Someone has solved it already. Third, being in a state of long term stress while sitting is going to ruin your health. So, draw it to get it, look online as soon as you can, code in standing position.
I just learn that basic lesson this year, tenacity. In my opinion is the most important thing in every task that you want to face.
Thank you Stef, I gave up, but now I'm coming back! Be prepared! :)
Sir Could you please make a video explaining the resources you use to learn or enhance your programming skills
Thank you so much. You made my day.
Motivation I needed so much! Thank you!
Do you have tutorials, or lectures about the fundamentals? It would be interesting to learn from you
Thank you. excellent advices!
Thanks, great message and reminder! 🔥
I've been learning web development on my own and I was doing fine. Until today, with this JavaScript exercise I had no idea how so resolve. But the worse is that I saw the solution but I don't understand it. Why?? Why that way??? I start to think that maybe this is not for me. But fuck it, it was a roadblock like you said. I'll keep going. Thanks :)
Learn to draw things. If you can't do something, draw it. If you can't draw it you do not understand it enough. Most of the time you have a data structure you can draw. Then you apply some algorithm, which you to can draw. If you can do that you will be able to code it too. Just take a loot at what you just drew.
Stef, you know I’m a big fan of your videos and really appreciate your wonderful efforts, so I’m really hoping that you won’t be offended by what I’m about to say. I assure you, I’m not trying to act fresh/funny or be rude or condescending. Take it as a friendly constructive comment if you would please, but lately when I listen to you I get the constant annoying feeling that you’re holding back burps (barrages of them actually). Sorta like a giant volcano that’s about to burst with a humongous explosion of gas that somehow at the very last moment gets to be averted. I’m only bringing this to your attention because after a while it becomes incredibly distracting, especially when the content of your videos are so insightful and educational. I don’t know if you suffer from gastrointestinal problems (reflux syndrome, gastritis etc.) or if it’s due to too much coffee, or if it’s an emotional manifestation of sorts?! And heaven knows none of us is perfect, but if you could control that a bit while making videos, they’ll be much more enjoyable to watch.
Hmmm ... interesting. I am not holding back burps. I am swallowing though ... I am going to ask if other people here this? Thanks for letting me know. I might move to a dynamic mic that has less detail.
Stefan Mischook: Yes, I like your description better; it does feel more like you’re swallowing them. Didn’t think of it, but it could indeed be a mic related artifact, or at least a personal habit that’s exasperated by it. Anyway, best of luck and keep those wonderful videos coming.
😂😂 You freal?
Thank you so much for putting this up....it helps a lot for me to persist strongly
Thank you for the advice. It really helps now as I am hitting a wall, slow my whole coding process. Thank you again.
Note : You have your hashtag spelled "learingtocode".
Thanks for pointing that out.
00:13 => the ruby has been roasted
Your Ruby jokes get me every time.
Thanks for these videos.
Love the final note sir!
You do have my like. However, i would have appreciated to have a counter point of view. One does not simply learn code for the fun of it. Selecting the field you will work in, and stick to the plan is pretty much of a big deal. Coding for fun and doing experiments doesnt make time a critical constraint. You could learn a little bit everyday for years, ultimately you would become good at it. I mean infinite time means infinite skill. But what if you run out of time? Is giving up always a bad thing? How can you be sure you are not stopping yourself from thriving in another field?
Start your own project. You will get some answers.
Thank you sir, I needed this advice.
Thanks for the information sir. :)
Great. Don't give up. Good Analysis. Thank you
Great book on this subject is Peak Performance.
It's the same with learning foreign languages.
I as a language learning enthusiast taught english to several dozens of my friends. Majority didn't even open materials that I sent them.
Only one person reached 1 week of studies mark. It was the person with whom I spent least amount of time and didn't reach out to check for two weeks. (Usually I did the opposite)
I thought she gave up long ago.
Wow
That girl continued for additional two month before she got severe ear infection and had to give up studies.
80% of people stop going to the gym after 3 months.
A much needed video, thank you 🙂👍
A holistic approach on programming. Quite interesting.
Thank you, I was just about to give up... Now I am refreshed
the next such event is just round the corner. I've had 1500 such event over 25 years of coding. Nearly all of them about a walk long ;)
GOLD INFO RIGHT HERE!!!
Very motivational video, thank you :)
Welcome!
Recently started listening to web development podcasts and an interesting topic came up. Design skills. So i went online to a website and took a design with a lot of fancy animations to try and build it myself. But i wasn't able to, which begs the question how much design skills do i need to have as a fullstack web developer
You can be an amazing full stack developer with little design skills. Use templates, partner with great designers and just implement their designs.
*@Charbel*
What are some of the best *WEB DEVELOPMENT PODCASTS* out there you have listened to??
Great! Thank you.
You are welcome!
Thank you!
I appreciated this a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Stefan, great advice as per normal have a nice day buddy.
Thanks! You too!
Please thank you very much
It really helped me
God bless you
Don't give up
Needed to hear this thanks
I was literally about to delete VS code and my GitHub ID (im a newbie coder, doing my degree in mathematics). Thank you!
This is what I need. Thnx a lot!
Welcome!
I needed this video!
#1 Accept the fact you are going to hit roadblocks.
#2 when you hit a roadblock, you are going to need some time. If you can't go through it, take a break.
TIP: when you are in peak-performance mode, work. When you are not, don't work, rest.
#3 Starting out is the hardest time. You are building muscles (learning how to think as a programmer.)
#4 DON'T GIVE UP. The number one thing that causes people to fail is GIVING UP. Tenacity and consistency are key.
We need a compilation video of your Ruby jokes XD
He is one who failed at ruby, hence the jokes. Ruby is cool, pity I have little time to work with it more ...
Give this man a medal
3:03 Lol O! You are a Legendary Vampire
Indeed!
My Uncle. I Love You
Thanks mate! I’m about to break now. Feel like my brain is about to explode
Then take a break dude!!
Thanks. I’m newbie. The last two days I’ve been trying to figure out why my increments isn’t working ☠️
What works for me is to learn before i go to sleep and when i wake up i magically understand better.
I want your oppinion on learning to code on later ages ,i mean i am 43 for example ,i am not talking about the abillity or memory i am asking about how can a veteran be received by the industry with no experience.
Is it possible for an old dog to get in?
What are the possibilities for some one like me after learning only html,css,javascript.
Search my channel for coding over 40 and 50.
You're starting from the wrong end. Take the JavaScript and start learning data structures and algos. It will make your life easier. If you can't learn them, learn to draw them first. Coding will come with understanding.
Yes if I get tekun or cradle I can't give up I'm liability-ed even grant need pay back if patent making project failed I read the small clause