The latest articles on DEV Community by MackenziePython (@mackenziepython). https://dev.to/mackenziepython https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F245688%2F81de8b1f-c5d4-4553-a613-a5de8893d503.png https://dev.to/mackenziepython en MackenziePython Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:21:04 +0000 https://dev.to/mackenziepython/the-best-way-to-learn-to-code-better-in-3-questions-11fj https://dev.to/mackenziepython/the-best-way-to-learn-to-code-better-in-3-questions-11fj <p>Earlier in my code journey (right now is still super-early) I committed to not learning the hard way. I didn't want to retreat from my friends and life to grind out learning to code. I believe life should be enjoyed, even the hard parts. Especially the hard parts.</p> <p>I need advice from those who've been through the ringer. The hackers, the veterans, the fellow newbies who spent weeks learning what could have been hours.</p> <p>So I thought hard. I want to pre-solve the problems I KNOW I'm going to have over and over again. Education should be lifelong so you have a choice. Make your recursive learning a facesmash keyboard, burn out every 6 months, and feel like your flailing against an under current. But I prefer the 2nd option.</p> <p>Begin living your life as if it were important. Take it seriously. Create it intentionally. Create yourself a smooth loop to go through and just keep on swimming.</p> <p>Here are my questions. Please pass on your wisdom.</p> <ol> <li><p>How do you get educated about how to use a new codebase or product?</p></li> <li><p>What problems do you have when learning to use a new codebase or product?</p></li> <li><p>What do you do when you get stuck at confusing documentation?</p></li> </ol> <p>Do you think I'm asking the right questions? Let me know in the comments.</p> beginners codenewbie