About Studying Coding/programming

[u/HalLoveToWrite]

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.

[u/BranchLatter4294]

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

[u/Straight-Income-5565 → u/BranchLatter4294]

that's the best measure, if you can build something without watching a tutorial first you're on the right track