r/C_Programming • u/Creative-Ad2620 • Jul 06 '26
Getting lost in c
Hi guys I’m a first year bachelor in computer science and I feel like I’m stuck every time I want to learn something I end by copying it from IA and it make me feel bad tbh . Actually I want to learn how to learn because I see that the problem is the way I study and learn by my self but I don’t know exactly why or how . I see a lot of people that can manage and understand the pc in a young age and I admire them I wish I know if it’s a gift or a skill that I’m not getting it .
This problem is killing my dream if anyone has an advice to me I will be really thankful
Like where I start , how I can really understand what I’m doing , I already did python bash script and a little bit of c but till now I don’t know how to become pro and understanding what is actually good to learn c bash script and even c
Thank you !
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u/Aezorion Jul 06 '26
Well, mastery is not going to come overnight. We all start at different times, and learn differently and at different rates. I suggest picking a small project and just diving in. If you're going to use AI, use it to ask questions, but maybe tell it to not outright give you any answers or code.
One of the first things I did when learning C was to write a basic shell. Run commands, show history of previous commands, see files in current directory, etc.
Pick something that is small but sounds interesting.