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Discussion on: Studying a programming language: tips from a former language teacher

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Madeline

It's absolutely true that playing around with code yourself is essential to learning how to code. Obviously you are not going to become a great programmer if you only read other people's code but don't write any yourself.

My little quotation is an example of some advice that I've often heard around the internet, and I think that it is good advice. It helps to fill a gap that beginners face after they learn the basics and aren't sure what to try next. I think that both methods are useful. You need to learn by example and try out your own ideas. And of course, find what works best for you, because everyone's learning strategies will be different.