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Ask HN: How do I find a programming mentor?
I have just started to teach myself coding for AI/ML stuff, but I realize that there are large gaps in my understanding that I am unable to fill with online sources. I know that my code is inefficient and inelegant, but don't know exactly how to improve it. I know my knowledge of different paradigms is horrendously limited but I don't know what to learn next.
Someone who knows my learning history and will be able to just point me to resources is enough for me, I guess. I need very occasional but streamlined guidance, which is impossible to find over Reddit/ StackExchange/ HackerNews etc.
Any suggestions would be of great help.
- weliketocode 8y agoEven though a small amount of good and consistent guidance/mentorship can make a tremendous difference, a huge part of software engineering is being able to largely mentor yourself. Where do you feel you are now, and what are you looking for, exactly?
- orionblastar 8y agoUse social networks and hang out on programming groups there. Go to Github or Bitbucket and check out some code and ask for mentoring.