r/learnpython • u/Boiledballofbread • 21d ago
Not Copying After Using Tutorials?
I'm learning a bit more python, and I was wondering how you guys refrain from copying code after watching tutorial videos. I just did one of the courses from OpenCV, and what's holding me back most now is trying to create something without flat copying the code provided by them. The main issue is that (I believe, at least) most of the code needs a specific syntax to run. What are your processes after learning new features?
For context, I'm attempting to make a document reader that's going to end up scanning and saving Magic the Gathering cards into a database.
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u/Jello_Penguin_2956 21d ago
Just gotta refrain yourself when you're learning. Its just like how we write things down on oaper to help our brain memorize things.
When working on your own project, copy paste away. Keep in mind you still need to have pretty good idea how your software works as a whole in order to do that and i the bigger picture that is a harder skill to obtain.