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Rania Osman

Hi , how do you practice programming? I mean when you learn a programming lesson, do you solve a lot of exercises till you get familiar with it?
Also, how did you manage your time?

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Arit Developer

That's a good question Rania!

My programming practice approach is a mix of algorithms and building actual projects. I use algorithms to better learn how methods work; I build projects to conceptualize what I'm learning and make them stick.

Regarding time management, I don't mark my progress with time, but with tasks-completed. I used to watch so much tv lol and I cut all that out to learn to code. I was very motivated so it wasn't hard to devote time to learning.

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