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💻 *10 Essential Coding Tips for Beginners* 🖥️✨

1️⃣ Plan Before You Code

Think through logic, inputs, and outputs before writing code. Saves debugging time later.

2️⃣ Keep Code Simple

Start with the simplest solution. Optimize only if necessary.

3️⃣ Use Functions Wisely

Break code into small, reusable functions. Avoid repetition.

4️⃣ Learn Debugging Early

Master print statements, IDE debuggers, and error logs.

5️⃣ Practice Test Cases

Always test your code with normal, edge, and invalid inputs.

6️⃣ Read Documentation

Libraries and frameworks have guides—use them to understand features correctly.

7️⃣ Version Control Matters

Use Git to track changes and prevent accidental loss of work.

8️⃣ Avoid Premature Optimization

First make it work, then make it fast.

9️⃣ Comment Smartly

Explain why, not what. Clean code often speaks for itself.

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