The Thing About Computer Programming Is That It’s A Complete Pain In The Ass When You’re Trying To

The thing about programming is that it may be 3am, but you can’t help but think it won’t take all that long to add another quick feature…

Yep! And now it’s 5:40am and I’m still sitting here.

Coding is occasionally bad for your health.

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When learning a new language don’t waste your time copying down syntax, it will come naturally after practice. But, if you really need syntax help badly then I can reassure you that most high end languages are heavily documented.

I say this so that you don’t waste all your time taking notes on basic syntax, instead use your study time to copy down any relevant code examples in the textbook, tinker with them and analyze them, comment on them. Practice, practice, practice.

The only time you should take notes is for flowcharting or pseudocode. And of course, notes on concepts.

The thing about computer programming is that it’s a complete pain in the ass when you’re trying to figure out the problem, yet when you finally solve it, when you finally have that aha moment, the feeling of accomplishment is unlike anything you’ve felt when you’ve accomplished something. You think holy shit, I can make technology work, and that feeling is totally worth the long stretch of hours or even days when computer programming feels like a pain in the ass.

me, trying to understand something at work: So basically what you're saying is that this code is held together by a piece of gum?

person explaining it: Haha! No. It's much worse than that

My kink? Knowing all the information

hi! i was wondering what are some of the most helpful resources you've found on data structures and algorithms? i took the class in college, but didn't do so well, so i'd like to relearn it on my own time. also, i love reading all your updates on coding, you offer an interesting perspective!

What are some resources to learn Data Structures?

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Hi Anon,

I’m glad you enjoy the blog!

I’ve been meaning to put together a larger list (there are so so many to wade through), but the vast majority of what I’ve learned so far has come from the same two resources:

Lynda.com - Foundations of Programming/Data Structures

Edx - cs50/Week 5: Data Structures

I’ve also heard good things about this course, but haven’t started it yet:

Coursera - Princeton University/Algorithms: Part 1

Lynda.com membership costs money, but is free with a paid LinkedIn membership, and is often free with a local library membership (ask at your library).

The course is only 2.5 hours so it should also fit easily within the 10 day free trial. I had heard a lot of rave reviews about Simon Allardice as a teacher, and I looked him up specifically. He really is great and I enjoy his lectures a lot.

"Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress - which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once."

- Unknown

hobbies masterpost!

a really excellent way to reduce anxiety is to pick up a new hobby. find something you’re interested in, learn it, then use it as a healthy and productive way to cope.

learn to play guitar

learn how to make interactive stories with the free program Twine

learn how to make pixel art

learn another language

learn how to build a ship in a bottle

learn how to develop your own film

learn how to embroider

learn how to make chiptunes (8-bit music)

learn how to make origami (the art of paper folding)

learn how to make tumblr themes

learn how to make jewelry 

learn how to make candy

learn how to make terrariums

learn how to make your own perfume

learn how to make your own tea

learn how to build birdhouses

learn how to read tarot cards

learn how to make zines

learn how to code

learn how to whittle (wood carving)

learn how to make candles

learn how to make clay figurines

learn how to knit scarves

learn how to become an amateur astronomer

learn some yoyo tricks

learn how to start a collection

learn how to start body building

learn how to edit wikipedia articles

learn how to decorate iphone cases

learn how to do freelance writing

learn how to make your own cards and

learn how to make your own envelopes

learn how to play the ukulele 

learn how to make gifs

learn how to play chess

learn how to juggle

learn how to guerrilla garden

learn how to chart your family history

learn how to keep chickens

learn how to do yoga

learn how to do magic tricks

learn how to raise and breed butterflies

learn how to play dungeons & dragons

learn how to skateboard

learn how to do parkour

learn how to surf

learn how to arrange flowers

learn how to make stuffed animals

Making changes to the live site.

envision yourself exactly where you want to be. what motivates you? picture that, and never let it go. keep it in your mind and heart as you construct a plan to achieve what you want. with discipline and some confidence, you will reach your goal. you will.