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This seems odd. I've known no one who learns programming by reading books. Reading books help, but most people get proficient by working on projects.
by ychen306 7y ago
This seems odd. I've known no one who learns programming by reading books. Reading books help, but most people get proficient by working on projects.
- tempguy9999 7y agoHmm, you're right, I agree, but you need to understand a language before working on a project (OK, maybe that's my style, maybe others interlace working + reading). But the original poster claimed info was just so hard to get and I said it wasn't. Horses for courses, ok. In reality it's books + SO + lots of online info + your local expert (there's usually one at least, though expertise is relative) + transferable skills from other languages. All I'm saying is you need that info, and it's there, one way or another. There's so much info now out there compared to when I started programming. It's there, use it.
- wolco 7y agoI did, years ago before I had a computer and when I got an opportunity I would type programs at school/terminals/store computers. I think being forced to visualize the code before can help because when you sit down it's just typing.
- speedplane 7y ago> I've known no one who learns programming by reading books. Similarly, taking a dance class won't make you a dancer, but it helps.