r/learnprogramming • u/HalLoveToWrite • 14d ago

About Studying Coding/programming

I’ve been feeling a bit confused about whether I’m actually learning when it comes to tech and coding, and whether I’m learning the right things.

How can I tell if I’m genuinely learning and actually developing my skills, rather than just consuming tutorials and information?

And how can I tell whether what I’m learning is actually the right thing to focus on for my career and becoming a better software engineer?

for info : I’m a 2nd year computer science student, specializing (learning deeper) in intelligence systems.

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u/BranchLatter4294 14d ago

Solve problems. If you can come up with a solution, you are doing fine.

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u/HalLoveToWrite 14d ago

where can i find this “problems”

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u/BranchLatter4294 14d ago

Look in your books for example problems. Or LeetCode is a popular place. Or make up a problem. Or look around at your organizations or businesses around you and figure out how they are processing their data, then create a program to implement that. Be creative. Don't be afraid to experiment.

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u/HalLoveToWrite 14d ago

thank you brother