How I Learned to Program

I chose a different pathway than others while learning how to code. I started out researching the basics of any coding language. Once I got a grasp of that, I started to read about Apple’s new language of Swift. After that, I started doing random tutorials online. Working in Xcode with no experience and little to no knowledge of how the language worked, it was a mess. Later on, when I finally had no idea what I was doing, I finally got a book on Swift. I followed the book, going chapter by chapter and following along in Xcode too. After a few weeks of that, I made the decision to make an application. While programing the app, I had Doug’s help. Doug taught me the language as he helped me program. Working with someone else was an easier way to learn because they have a better understanding and a different perspective on coding.

I don’t recommend the first way I learned how to code. It was more of a self-taught and not understanding way of doing things. I do recommend learning with someone else who already knows another language or that one in particular. If you chose to follow the path of programming with someone else, it will be difficult. From experience, many arguments will be made, and  a lot of disagreement. Whether the disagreement is about the app itself or an error in the code, don’t start with “I know what the problem is..”, only suggest the idea if you are new to the language.

I started off knowing code was numbers and letters and they made things work. Now, I understand how it all works, well most of it. Within my experience, I’ve learned to make labels, define variables, both really easy things. However, I’ve also learned loops, arrays, and other ideas that I thought were nearly impossible. I gained a deeper understanding on how programming works, even though i don't know how to solve every problem.

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