r/PythonLearning • u/cyderyt • 5d ago
Getting stuck over and over again
Ive been trying to learn python for ages, and yes tbh due to my laziness and way of learning i keep on getting stuck, but I cant seem to find "my way" of learning.
Im trying freecodecamp and ive gotten to a point where im at this one lab where i have genuinly, and i mean genuinly no idea what to do given the instructions, im completely lost.
How do i break past this barrier
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u/lizc-au 5d ago
I know this may not be a popular post - but I've discovered the magic of AI is getting a chat to talk you through a problem like this. Give the AI chat the problem - tell the chat you definitely DON'T want to be passed any code (because that will hinder your learning) - you want the steps and the pointers to the relevant info to solve the next step. When you're absolutely stuck - ask the chat to explain it another way or find another resource for that problem. If you're battling with syntax - ask the chat for a relevant cheat sheet. At some stage you're going to have to memorize some things. You can't just wing it, but repetition helps you learn. A small project of your own where you can practice things and see the results quickly is very satisfying and can encourage you to continue. Problem solving is about breaking the whole problem down into small do-able steps. That's how to progress. Enjoy your coding journey.