u/Dav2BB

Last question got me thinking, and sort of worried, not on a bed sense but on a way that I ask myself, Am I doing enough? Being a Newbie isn’t going to cut it at least not for long for me (maybe that’s my own problem) But where and how is an ever-changing field in itself when it comes to CS. My question is I see people stating they’re using this and that (program, Ai etc.) I came into this because I thought (and still do) that not only will I be able to possibly make something to hopefully help not just impress anyone (ok, hopefully myself*) but again my question is Am I doing enough so I come to my fellow students or whoever reads, response or has a helpful word (not take on the matter is a wrong one!) what should I be doing to test what I’ve learned, to build or at least see if I can is their a thing or way that works better perhaps in your own environment or whatever? I want to succeed but in this sense I feel like I’m just barely learning even though I show up and am passing but the motivation is lacking because that question. I’m very logical (and with a Virgo mindset, I’m analytical and I do enjoy problem solving but I feel I’m stuck on “the problem” and not knowing how or what to do being clueless of what I need and/ or what’s even out there that can assist me. I’ve been hesitant to use Ai for most, so far I e used it to collect and help rewording my ADD chaotic most of the time notes and views in order to align with what I know I understand but also keeping it to help, not really answers at least without logic and the steps to help me walk through. I’ve tweaked my “preferences” but that only goes so far and I think I’ve tweaked them to the point that if I get it in my lessons it’s a bit rushed through and somewhat off putting the way that’s done, so I may have to work on that part. Thanks in advance for any and all help or ideas or just plain words of encouragement.
Your pro-to-be Maestro student who just wants to succeed not just get through to the next chapter, lesson, or dead end.

No one had Posted yet, So I figure I’d Brake the Ice.. (Maestro Community CS102)
I’m Lesson 5: Accessing elements now, so I’ve moved on from the aha-learning moment I had in Lesson 3, for myself, Which I thought "Slowing down".
When Maestro corrected me (in a good way), It made me feel better knowing I am seeing what is wrong/or what helps me so I’m sharing.

Maestro: Yes, David — that thinking that thinking is exactly what will help. What helped most was not just “going slower.” It was this pattern:

1. Translate the task into plain English
2. Identify what each name means songs = full list, song = current item
3. Predict the output before running
4. Compare the output to what was asked
5. Ask for clarity before guessing

That is the “thinking part.” You’re learning how to control the problem instead of letting the wording control you. 🎯

I learn best when I understand the logic behind what I'm doing. If I don't know why something works, I can't care about the syntax errors yet.
Real-world explanations help concepts click, and once something clicks, it sticks. I'm still learning the terminology, so word problems can feel unclear.
I need the question translated into plain language before I can solve it.
I'm hands-on: I need the chance to try, break it, get frustrated, and attempt to fix it before being walked through the solution. Clear steps, visual examples, and explanations that connect conditions, workflow, and outcomes help me most. I don't respond well to overly literal or rigid corrections. Quick end-of-lesson recaps and brief pre-lesson refreshers help me stay grounded and build confidence.
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(Step-by-step

No-fluff

Visual-first

Practical

Patient

Tough love)