• Question: in school we use scratch and python what program do you use and how did you get good at it?

    Asked by Delphi.fhs to Giuditta, Flavia on 10 Nov 2015.
    • Photo: Flavia de Almeida Dias

      Flavia de Almeida Dias answered on 10 Nov 2015:

      Hello!

      At my job, I mostly program using C++ and Python. To get good at it, first you need to learn the basics, and how to think in the programming logic way. Having in your mind how to build a problem in terms of programming logic is what will make you be able to program efficiently, translating that into a specific language is something which can be learned later. And, of course, practice… The more you program and make mistakes, the more you will learn. A good tip is to always comment your code and to keep documentation on what it does, so when someone else tries to use it – or you try to use it again after a while without looking at it – you will know were to start, and know why exactly did you write any of those lines the way you did.

      Have fun!

    • Photo: Giuditta Perversi

      Giuditta Perversi answered on 10 Nov 2015:

      I never used scratch, but python is something that I always end up opening when I work.

      I wish I was better at it than I really am, you’re probably MUCH better than me, because I didn’t have a strict training on it but I am basically picking up stuff as I go relying on people much more expert than me to help me out.
      At the end, like most things, I am afraid that exercising is the only way to get better, considering also that you need to assume the right “mindset” for the program to flow.

      Don’t be afraid to use internet as a source, there are amazing programmers around the net who probably shared something similar to what you need to do and reading through pre-made lines can help you find the “inspiration”!

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