The Progression to Expect when Learning Code

#Need2Nerd #Need2Nerd What to expect when learning to code. The path to becoming a programmer is not so clear to most, so in this video I go over what to expect and how to manage how you feel as you learn.

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Stef

[toasawamura]

1. Expect mistakes
2.Recognize your strengths and weaknesses -> Concentrate on where you are good... Personally disagree with this
3. Hitting the "wall" is good
4. Something hard, is valuable -> find something where the barrier to entry are high
5. If it is easy, then its not worth much

[DB]

At 7:55 : Very true statement about good UX is so rare that most people don't recognize it when they see it. So true!

[Marko_Djuricic]

Stefan Mischook video starter pack:

1.Wear baseball hat
2.Make fun of Ruby
3. Compare cameras and martial arts to programming

[MrRobix]

First Time Learning Code: I hate this, I hate this, I kinda like it, i love it, i hate this, can i quit now ? i love it, i hate this i hate this. Just like your first relashionship.

[_neuromanser_]

I am creating web sites since late 90's... and I still can't decide if I am (web) designer, front-end developer or back-end developer. I love it all and I don't want to choose. This is comparable to renaissance inventors who did it all. With this approach I have invented alternative approaches to many problems in web development, something that focused developers probably wouldn't even consider to do. I have my niche and I am successful in my work. But - this is hard and I am aware that not everyone can do this. This is why Stefan is advising for you to focus on one.

[chubb]

This has really helped me. Not only does it make sense in code but it also just made so much sense in daily life. Now I realize how many mistakes I've made in my career search. New subby😘

[moosabman]

Stefan! Thanks for videos. You've helped me a lot so I wanted to try and bring some value back to you in the form of podcast advice. I'm no expert but I listen to a TON of podcasts so I thought I could help.
1. You didn't link your podcast in your last video or this one in the description! Make sure to include it so it's easy to find from youtube!
2. Your podcasts don't display their length until you hit play and wait for it to load. This is important because length is a big determining factor on which podcast to download for which activity. Going for a quick jog? 15 min episode is perfect. Driving or a long commute? I'm going to want to download a long episode. If I download a podcast for my drive and then it only lasts 15 minutes, I'd be disappointed, but if I know that going in I'll just choose a different one.

Glad you got into podcasting! Best of luck.

[tjalferes]

I'm finding the usual "front end is aesthetics, back end is logic" less and less descriptive the more I code web apps. The differences are somewhat swapped. Sometimes the front end UI code is more about the logic, say, with react-dnd or with react-router and redux while using SSR and a proxy for cookie auth, while the backend API code is more about the aesthetics, in the sense of making the code that does the usual validation and DB queries beautiful and easy to read for myself and others. But mostly, the differences are disappearing. Both involve use of modules, libraries, and frameworks, all built upon the same dozen or so common design patterns and algorithms and paradigms. So I just no longer find it apt to automatically associate today's front end developers with web designers and graphic artists and animators and what not. Especially also now that a lot of back end developer duties are being super simplified and abstracted with Infrastructure as Code. Anyway, as always, great talks Stef!

[beejayah]

I like how realistic he is about everything and not just "do what you wanna do, whatever it is." Good value, gained knowledge, left sub for hopefully even more knowledge

[kristian]

Keeping my streak probably around 250 videos watched for a month and a half I think. Writing everything down because those videos are more valuable than a College degree. Thanks again for the content Stef!

[a.c.vermillion]

It's like a game.. you don't uninstall it as soon as you fail to accomplish a mission, you start again, so why should life be any different? There are some simple things which our brains simply refuse to accept and videos/tips like these must change it.

[taariqq]

Love the shots ... plus the solid advice

[Daniel-tkrd]

Thanks for the motivation Stefan! I’ve been breathing and eating code lately whenever I’m not learning to code I’m watching your videos.

[HRow]

Halfway through your Python course. Loving it! Thanks again

[AtomizedMass]

Thank you for this truthful, straightforward and concise advice. Too many people are talking about how you should have fun and giggles, and too few directly point out the value of hard work and getting through the grind and achievement

[ultiumlabs]

really valuable advice. Thanks Stefan. tips no.2 clears something on my mind.

[billbez]

This is one of the most clarifying and motivation videos on coding I've ever seen. Thanks

[EddyVinck]

5:36 I needed to hear this so much right now. I'm struggling with some patterns in React.js. I'm sure I will get them eventually, but for now it is tough.

[nevinkuser]

this video comes out amazingly clear on my new realme x50 smartphone.

[aldin]

Thanks Stefan for advices, I really enjoy watching your videos 👍