How do you guys take coding notes or break down coding material? Python, c , java, and etc.

Do you write them down?
Do you mark up your textbook?
do you write them in your text editor?
Do you make flash cards?
Do you use something else?
How do you approach breaking down information for programing and put it in your head?
Please advise thanks!

psuedocode and practice. it depends on what stage you're on in your coding journey. I am doing a coding bootcamp (I',m a T.A. currently) to build my portfolio, but I have some experience working contract jobs etc. I don't really use textbooks, I usually just look up documentation online and use coding examples to understand the usage better. if I get stuck, I use chatgpt/something equivalent like gemini and ask it to explain it better/explain it like i'm 5/etc to help me break it down. what also helps is writing a lot of comments

I highly recommend getting a white board + expo markers or something like a touchscreen tablet so you can draw out your thought process better etc.

for approaching breaking down information for programming, it's about breaking down bigger problems into a bunch of smaller problems. just do what you can and slowly over time, you'll improve. what also helps is watching other people code and finding a coding mentor.

all types of coding advice may or may not help you depending on how you learn. you have to find out what helps you learn best.

feel free to reach out, I'm down to help

This post was edited by d2r_hi on Jun 10 2024 12:06am

thanks for the pro tips.
Yeah I am leanring python by tony gaddis its a textbook its pretty good i downlaoded the source code off the website plus they got an interactive online generative problem sets that you can practice with!
i appreicate the advice going to get more coding mentors still figuring out how to learn all this.

This post was edited by hakimtp on Jun 12 2024 11:25am

no problem. hope it helps! best of luck!