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> Persistence in the face of frustrations along with an actual enjoyment of creating things with code is what got me through. I want to say that this is essent
by twalla 6y ago
> Persistence in the face of frustrations along with an actual enjoyment of creating things with code is what got me through.
I want to say that this is essentially what "the knack" is for a lot of engineering/programming types. It's the willingness to beat your head against a wall dealing with something unfamiliar until it works and you understand it a little more. Some people can't stand it - for others the dopamine hit of finally figuring it out makes all the frustration worthwhile.
- sixQuarks 6y agoThat dopamine hit is so delicious when you're learning to code and a bunch of frustrating puzzle pieces finally fit together.
- Leparamour 6y ago>That dopamine hit is so delicious when you're learning to code I think you meant 'endorphins'... Great that you're getting that positive feeling but many people just don't. Just like with the infamous 'runner's high', which I never get. I feel shitty before, during and after running and exercise.