5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Coding

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Learn How to Learn
1:30 Notion #ad
2:30 Use Battle-Tested Tech
4:05 Perfection is the Enemy of Progress
5:26 Don't be Defensive
7:00 Have Fun With It

[junno]

Make sure your hoodie strings are even!!!

[jaymigue]

that first point resonated SOO MUCH with me, I'm in my last year of computer science and even though I've done so far without searching stuff up at the beginning, later on with more difficult homework and projects I found myself searching for specific parts of the task and sort of felt guilty doing it but later felt better because I realized that I could read and understand what I was searching and was able to adapt what I searched into my own work or even modify it to my own needs to later just add to it what I know and want.

[elitefusion]

The first point you made really hit me like a train. I always thought once I finished reading "Python - Classes" in my Dummies python book, I thought I have already "mastered" this topic. My example is very small, but I always had that mindset, until I just saw this video. These tips are very informative, and different to the other videos with your same title. Thanks John.

[ragagno]

Great video as always John!
As someone heading towards academic research and teaching, thinking about what I wish I knew when I started coding (about 15 years ago too actually) allows me to tell some students about ways they could better their learning experience. It's not a fit for all of them, but I know that at least some have had great result using my advice.

[NataliaChiara]

I’ve been following you since 2018 when I was 13 and you made me want to study software engineering. You were the first cs student youtuber I watched. Now I’m in my first year and realized the huge impact u had on my life, ur the best ❤

[greyluk]

I am a 21 Year old software engineer and have almost finished my apprenticeship. I wonder if I should continue studying software engineering. I really like coding, but I dont code in my free time. Also software development is sometimes a bit too much challenging and overwhelming. Right now I am about to decide myself about my job future. Yet, you seem to be so inspired in your life about computer science, thank you for your well-made videos. Keep on John :)!!

[tyem]

these are all very good lessons to live by, in general as well. I haven't coded a day in my life, and have no desire to. but every word spoken made sense to me in an everyday human connection sense. thank u king 💙

[GMNYj]

Great video! Well made! and thanks Notion!

[anabellarivolta]

'don't be defensive' is one of the most deepest healing things to consider having present in existence. john worded it in a really good way here and i absorved it. People are trying to help when they criticize in good faith. it hurts like they're neglecting our whole being, but that feeling can be transformed to improve that specific aspect. accept. accept. accept. ❤

[recarsion]

That point about perfection vs progress is the hardest pill to swallow for me. Every single piece of corporate software I've ever had the misfortune to touch has been absolutely infuriating to work with (both as user and developer) because the people who started it only cared about getting the initial version out the door with the assumption that things will be sorted out later. But they won't be sorted out, corporate won't give you time, when you're done you have to move on to the next feature, and the next, and the next. Build it as good as you possibly can the first time, because 9 times out of 10 you won't get a second chance.

[maynavarro]

Thanx! You just punched in the face my imposture syndrome. I’m better off without it. Just took a few weeks class on webflow, I am new to this field and I was genuinely pleased to see my teachers say openly they had no idea how to fix such and such.

[Eswar.]

THE BEST VIDEO YOU MADE
EVERY LEARNING IS GREAT
i am currently learning express js

[leoCarCampos]

Always nice videos. "Understand the imperfection". Reread 😊

[stevensong]

1:10 - 1:25
break it down. that's what I'll ask chatgpt when I'm stuck on a code. how to describe your thoughts helps you get help.

[RealJonSarge]

A lot of these are great advice for project managers and any other Tech Jobes out there.

[thehimelhalder]

Very informative video. Thanks a lot, John ❤️❤️ Love from Bangladesh

[MyThxGame]

As an engineer reassigning in coding/software development for a bank, i will consider your advice thanks John!

[mihaeljaksic]

John, it's good to see you 😁
Great great video. For someone working as TA, this video helps me tackle some of the problems my students might face without actually realizing them. Thanks a lot 😊

[KathySierraVideo]

When I first started with Java (in beta, then), the entire API outline fit on a single “magazine centerfold”. By the time Java2 was official, the API outline fit on a wall poster you could buy. Today? I have no idea, but I could probably cover my entire house with Java API wallpaper. But my point is… took me a long time to finally accept there was no possible way to learn let alone master the entire API 😒. And longer still to recognize I did not need to know it. And even longer again to accept that an “intelligent” IDE was how I could stop needing to.

[nikitadedyaev]

I want to thank you for sharing these lessons. I'm studying business analysis at the university and you help me to grow. Keep doing that 🤗😁❤