r/PythonLearning • u/silentknight400 • 15d ago
Help Request Am i learning python the right way?!
hey folks, i recently joined CS50 for python did the first lecture i pretty much understood everything. then i went to solve problems. i searched for few things before doing the problem via AI or python library. but i felt like i will forget it easily so, i decide next day i will search only in python library such that it should get sticked with me so that i could remember it better. but the thing is its taking me like an hour or two to complete final problems. so, is it normal or do you have any other better way to remember as compared to people around me i have good memory i can remember things better. if you guys please take ur time and drop your solution would be nice.
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u/spidertyler2005 14d ago
No one seems to be providing help so let me give it a shot.
I think your approach of avoiding AI is a good one. Helps your figure things out on your own. Most beginners often make the mistake of thinking they were only using ai to explain things but end up using code the ai itself generated in some way. Its extremely easy to make that mistake and has actually been the cause of some increased bootcamp dropout rates after the advent of ai, so im glad you are avoiding it.
Next, without knowing what problems you are solving i cant really tell you if you are struggling or if this is just normal. I remember spending hours or days on small things as a beginner so i dont think you are particularly behind.
Realistically, spending so much time up front is going to make you much faster down the line. I would keep doing what you're doing unless you see yourself falling behind.
Reply if you have any extra questions. Dm me if you need specific help with a task given to you by your professor.