The latest articles on DEV Community by Will Laurenson (@will_laurenson_c16056cd19). https://dev.to/will_laurenson_c16056cd19 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4006212%2Fe8ba89d7-48c4-4d8a-aade-3c6a23f779cb.jpeg https://dev.to/will_laurenson_c16056cd19 en Will Laurenson Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:50:25 +0000 https://dev.to/will_laurenson_c16056cd19/starting-my-computer-science-learning-journey-1c9g https://dev.to/will_laurenson_c16056cd19/starting-my-computer-science-learning-journey-1c9g <p>I’ve recently started spending more time learning about computer science and programming, and I wanted to share a little about my journey.</p> <p>As a beginner, I’m trying to focus on understanding the fundamentals instead of rushing through topics just to finish them. I’ve been exploring areas like programming concepts, problem-solving, data structures, and web development.</p> <p>One thing I’m learning is that progress can feel slow sometimes, especially when a concept doesn’t make sense right away. But I’ve found that practicing consistently and building small projects helps me understand things much better.</p> <p>I’m still at the beginning of my journey, so I’m looking forward to learning from the DEV Community and hearing about other people’s experiences.</p> <p>For those who have studied computer science or learned programming on their own, what is one thing you wish you had focused on more when you were just starting?</p> beginners learning computerscience programming Will Laurenson Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:45:46 +0000 https://dev.to/will_laurenson_c16056cd19/a-small-question-from-a-python-beginner-5hc0 https://dev.to/will_laurenson_c16056cd19/a-small-question-from-a-python-beginner-5hc0 <p>I’ve recently started learning Python, and honestly, I’m enjoying it more than I expected.</p> <p>The funny thing is, when I watch someone else write Python code, everything looks so easy. But when I open my own editor and try to write the same thing from scratch, I suddenly forget half of what I just learned 😅</p> <p>I’ve been practicing the basics and trying to build small programs instead of only watching tutorials. Sometimes I get stuck on things that seem really simple, but I guess that's part of learning.</p> <p>For those of you who have been learning Python for a while, I’m curious:</p> <p>What helped you improve the most when you were a beginner — building small projects, solving coding exercises, or following tutorials?</p> <p>I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you. Maybe it can save me from spending too much time going in the wrong direction. 🙂</p> programming python beginners learning