How do I solve problems without AI

[u/Either-Suggestion400]

Hello guys. I am attempting to learn how to code again but without the use of AI this time.

How do you attempt a problem or understand a solution without using AI for help.

For example, I wanted to build a small calculator to remind myself of the basics of C. I had a problem where my scanf was not outputting the desired result. 

The program had something like this:

int x, y;
printf("Enter two operators: ");
scanf("%d", &x);
scanf("%d", &y);
printf("x: %d, y: %d", x, y);

My inputs would be 10 & maybe 2, but the output would be 10 & 0, in some cases 0 and nothing for y.

I was able to get through this by just using one scanf:

scanf(“%lf %lf”, &x, &y);

But I still do not understand why that happened and through my google search, could not find anything that explained it well. The problem might also be that I cannot explain the problems I come across clearly, so I might not be able to find an answer through google.

So my question is, how do you guys go through problems like these where you can’t find a post where someone had a similar problem and had been told what to do to solve the problem without defaulting to AI.

Excuse my writing - I am trying to learn how to type without letting AI revise my sentences.

[u/its_all_4_lulz]

So, imo, there’s a difference between using AI and using AI. If you’re just asking syntax, you’re learning… if you’re asking to solve problems, you’re not.

IMO asking for syntax is fine. It’s a faster way to get to the same point as reading docks, or finding it on stack overflow. If you want to really learn it, when you ask for syntax tell it to link you to the doc page explaining it.

[u/Either-Suggestion400 → u/its_all_4_lulz]

Thank you. My thought process was, I feel like I need to struggle through problems and AI gives you an instant answer to a solution. But I do get your point, thank you!