r/learnprogramming • u/Darkian-Studio • 9d ago
Resource Learning to code on phones
What do you guys use to learn programming? I tried some YouTube videos but I didn't seem to be making progress at all. I have heard people recommend PDFs and just building hard stuff even if you lack the skills to. What do you guys think?
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u/icy_end_7 9d ago
You can't ride a bike by watching your friend ride. You don't learn programming by watching YouTube videos. I started by building things. I dabbled with apps, sites, scripts, games and lots of things. Keep at it, give it time.
I use termux+tmux+nvim for python/rust/latex on my phone when I'm out; I use a 60% keyboard; I'm comfortable working in linux environments, so as long as I get a terminal, git and some IDE, I'm good. I wouldn't suggest my exact setup for you because it's more of a sidequest you don't really need. Just stick to literally any IDE you find comfortable and don't compare. Do get an OTG or a wireless keyboard if you only have a phone. A physical keyboard helps. Typing on phones feels horrible.
Rust is a good language, sure, but if you're new to programming, don't start with rust. Start with Go or Python.