Based on my experience, a common problem is the ability to translate logic into code. It's not uncommon to see an algorithm not being able implemented correctl

Based on my experience, a common problem is the ability to translate logic into code. It's not uncommon to see an algorithm not being able implemented correctly due to poor logic. Other obvious issue is the choice of underlying data types and structures. Constructs specific to the programming language in question follow. Yes, coding is NOT simple. However, I feel that it has become relatively (although only slightly) easier than it was perhaps a decade back. With numerous open source projects in almost every programming language out there, one can learn a lot by studying those. Of course, this wouldn't apply to a beginner.