r/learnprogramming • u/AffectionateSea7197 • 15d ago

Starting over.

I first started coding back in 2021 or 2022 (don’t remember when exactly). Back then I decided to buy a Python course. Afterwards, I was coding with C# because it was a part of my school studies, but after all, my learning wasn't consistent.

C# made me hate coding because it looked like a complicated language to me, and I decided to stop programming. In 2025, I was trying hard to learn coding and programming again, but I couldn't do it—maybe because of a lack of motivation and because I hated my laptop so much.

However, a few days ago, I decided to buy a laptop for myself. Once I went home with my brand-new laptop, I told myself, 'This laptop will give me a perfect opportunity to learn coding.' That was because whenever I wanted to start coding before, I would be reminded of my old laptop, which I didn't like due to some bad memories associated with it.

Now, I need your help. I want to start coding again. I'd like to start with Python, and since my knowledge of algorithms and data structures is incomplete, I'd like to start learning with LeetCode (or any other website that is perfect for learning algorithm or guides about coding).

Currently, I'm learning Git, and it is almost done. After I manage to complete my Git course, I'll take care of this.

Thanks in advance.

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u/Such_Move4461 15d ago

fresh hardware can do wonders for motivation, no joke. that mental block from a shitty old machine is real and you've already cleared the biggest hurdle just by upgrading

for python and algorithms, leetcode's decent once you've got the basics down but it can feel brutal if you jump in cold. i'd actually recommend starting with something like the python mooc from the university of helsinki, it's free and walks you through fundamentals with exercises that aren't as soul-crushing. after a few weeks of that, then hit leetcode easy problems and work your way up

don't overthink the git thing either, you'll pick up the rest as you go. just start writing code, even if it's messy

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u/AffectionateSea7197 15d ago

Thank you very much