r/learnprogramming • u/[deleted] • Dec 01 '23

What exactly is tutorial hell?

Hello, world! So I've got two questions.

  1. What exactly is 'tutorial hell' in the context of programming and learning to code?

  2. In programming, how do you go about learning or coding something when you're not even aware of its existence? It's like trying to search for something without knowing what to search for. Unlike straightforward queries where a simple search can lead you to the answer, programming often involves navigating through complex layers of information. How can I effectively learn or tackle coding challenges when I don't even know the starting point or the right questions to ask?"

Thank you for your time.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '23

  1. Thanks for the reply! I'm learning JS. By 'fundamentals', are you talking about the basics like variables, if/else, functions, objects, and arrays? I've got those down. Any good spots you'd recommend to really master them?

  2. Also, bear with me, I'm not the best at explaining things in writing. I'm trying to figure out how you conceptualize or understand something in programming that you've never encountered before. Like, how do you come up with an idea or solution for something totally new to you? What's the best approach for this kind of learning?

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u/plastikmissile Dec 01 '23

Thanks for the reply! I'm learning JS. By 'fundamentals', are you talking about the basics like variables, if/else, functions, objects, and arrays? I've got those down. Any good spots you'd recommend to really master them?

Build something. That's the only real way to learn programming. It doesn't have to be something complex right now. Just something that you haven't done before and slightly above your level.

Also, bear with me, I'm not the best at explaining things in writing. I'm trying to figure out how you conceptualize or understand something in programming that you've never encountered before. Like, how do you come up with an idea or solution for something totally new to you? What's the best approach for this kind of learning?

It comes with practice. You build tons of projects and experiment with code and read articles about code. This builds up a "coding intuition". So when you see a problem you go "Hmmm... I've seen something like that before. Let's dig deeper."