Lesson 2. Basic principles of learning a programming language
After reading lesson 2, you’ll be able to
- Understand the process of writing a computer program
- Get a big-picture view of the think-code-test-debug-repeat paradigm
- Understand how to approach a programming problem
- Understand what it means to write readable code
2.1. Programming as a skill
Like reading, counting, playing piano, or playing tennis, programming is a skill. As with any skill, you have to nurture it through lots of practice. Practice requires dedication, perseverance, and self-discipline on your part. At the beginning of your programming career, I highly recommend that you write out as much code as possible. Open your code editor and type up every piece of code that you ...
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