Learn Programming In 10 Years

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[stevecrabtree]

I have found the hardest part about learning, is knowing if you're doing something wrong and not having anyone to ask.

[botondhetyey]

People confuse knowing basic syntax with programming. Knowing syntax is less then 5-10% of what it takes to write software

[jackie.p]

I learned programming in about 6 months. then I've been learning to develop software for 6 years, and I'm still going.

[nope]

The hardest part of self learning is where to go next, being consistent, and avoiding dopamine activities before starting the day. Once i got that in control it just clicks. My gaming addiction was bad and now I have a healthy balance

My new problems is knowing what I dont know and knowing what i know

[daleryanaldover]

For 7 years I only thought of web development as some kind of a hobby that I do from time to time, it was very fun and I genuinely love creating something and seeing the work done, I feel a sense of satisfaction and every time I learn some new trick makes me want to learn more. Until one day, when I woke up and it dawned on me that I want to take my hobby as a career for my whole life. I've submitted my resignation and quit my job and started my journey as a web developer. That was 4 years ago (2018). It was the best decision I had ever made.

[runny]

There is no end to learning. I started programming in 1983 when I was 13, I'm now 53, retired and still learning programming languages. When I was 13 I learnt BBC Basic, at 16 I learnt 6502 assembler, at 18 I learnt Modula 2 and Pascal, at 19 I learnt C and C++. I started programming professionally at 21 in C for 5 years until I was 25, then I learnt C++ and programmed for 6 years, until I was 32, then I learnt Java and programmed until 45! Then I retired! Since then I've learnt Python, Go, Javascript and web development. At 50 I started learning (and now proficient) in Rust. I'll never stop learning. However, learning is not enough, you need to keep motivated. You need a project that will keep you going, over the years I've developed a system, which I use to invest and manage my own money. Yes, I learnt, study and follow finance and economics. I've re-written the system 3 times, firstly in Python, then in Go, now in Rust. BTW - I was able to retire because I built a property business which I run and manage myself. How? I learn't how to do it. BTW - You don't have to be an academic genius in school to be successful. I failed at school, I barely got a University (College) degree. I was the worst academic performer in my peers, but I had a passion. PROGRAMMING! I LOVE IT and always will! My advice to the younger people is to learn everything about everything every day for the rest of your life. Read, a bit at a time, practice what you read, take your time to understand, focus, don't follow the fads and don't let yourself stagnate in a boring job. Always keep moving forward!

[danielvaughn]

Ironically, the deliberative practice method *is* the shortcut. I became a really good artist when I was a teenager, and the method I used was very simple.

Each time I made a drawing, I told myself it was going to be the best drawing I’ve ever made. In my mind it wasn’t “practice”, because I was literally trying to do it. I was obsessed. Each time I was done with the drawing, I’d look over it and inspect anything that I’d done wrong, and mentally made a note to *not* do that the next time.

This process was literally only a few months of my life, but I made more progress in my skill set than some people make in years.

[Zolti]

As a student i fell into the "learn x programing lang in z hours" youtube algo that made me feel like i knew less than nothing even after watching the videos. It is very hard to find programing content that doesnt try to sell you on something. I appreciate this channel keeps it real.

[farqueueman]

Learn programming in 10 years vs Learn proompt-gramming in 10 minutes... choose that which is ... bwazingwy fwast! ♥

[theondono]

Just a detail about the things he is citing, there’s a TED talk by the author of the study Gladwell based the 10kh stuff. He clarifies 10kh of deliberate practice was what you need to be *one of the best*.

The actual point of the study is that you can get pretty good in relatively little time, but it requires setting it up the proper way.

[Stowy]

Reminds me of the talk "Learning Rust the wrong way" by Ólafur Waage where he mentions that people learn better when you tell them it's gonna be hard but that it's possible

[szmr]

2:16 I’ve only recently started working as a junior dev and sitting at work alongside senior devs and having them talk through a problem with me is second to none. It’s allowed me to understand the fundamentals even more

[HyperionStudiosDE]

Those kinds of books are good for beginners because they teach the basics and just the basics.
They don't overwhelm beginners with details that they wouldn't be able to absorb anyway.
After you get the basics down you can delve into the details and make sense of them.

[elimgarak]

Amazing article. People should stop trying to sell inexistent shortcuts and try to pretend programming is easy. The "everyone should learn to code" fever should go to hell.

[numb]

You are such a great influencer really showing positivity towards this area that needs it, always inspiring I am really glad you found your calling because you are absolutely killing it

[jsixsmith]

Is that Dr. Disrespect?

The mustache alone makes me want to learn Rust.

[robertj.]

My man, you are so relatable and I just absolutely love your content. I have had a huge inspiration to learn how to sweet talk to a computer with programming for only recently I have been able to invest into a laptop. Watching your videos help light that fire in me to get more motivated and excited. I always thought I wasn't capable to learn such a thing but lately I have really been trying to believe in myself, looking forward to all the information I can be able to soak up and grow from. Thank you for your work, putting out some amazing videos! Keep on keeping on, peace and love brotha man

[dermuschelschluerfer]

literally took me 9 years from 12 year old with some minecraft java mod building to golang backend engineer for a big company. Real learning takes time.

[shellwhale]

"I have to be able to be engaged on the little things as much as the big things" woah, this is really great. It hit the spot

[jasondoe]

I read Norvig's article a decade ago, and I still *love* it. It's a classic for a reason.