u/Depoor-Explorer-5135

From what I have read, are lab diamonds real in terms of structure and durability? They seem to sparkle the same and test the same too. I get why some people still prefer mined stones. But I am trying to separate facts from vibes.

I recently started a degree in Computer Studies, and as expected, coding is a major part of it(2nd year college student) . The thing is, I genuinely don't understand how people actually learn to code.

I can read simple code and follow the logic behind it, but when it comes to writing my own code from scratch, I completely freeze. I end up looking at references, tutorials, or other people's work because I don't know where to start. Most of my projects are done by borrowing a laptop, and honestly, half the time I feel like I'm just copying and pasting without really understanding what I'm doing.

I also don't own a PC or laptop, which makes practicing outside class difficult. I had no prior coding knowledge before starting this degree, and while I find some parts interesting, I often feel lost. Even when we're asked to write code on paper for assignments, I still don't really know how to approach it.

People often say "just watch videos," but that hasn't helped much. So I'm curious: how did you actually learn coding? What made things finally click for you? Was it practice, projects, books, repetition, or something else?

I'd appreciate any advice from people who started from zero because right now I feel like I'm missing something everyone else understands.

I recently started a degree in Computer Studies, and as expected, coding is a major part of it. The thing is, I genuinely don't understand how people actually learn to code.

I can read simple code and follow the logic behind it, but when it comes to writing my own code from scratch, I completely freeze. I end up looking at references, tutorials, or other people's work because I don't know where to start. Most of my projects are done by borrowing a laptop, and honestly, half the time I feel like I'm just copying and pasting without really understanding what I'm doing.

I also don't own a PC or laptop, which makes practicing outside class difficult. I had no prior coding knowledge before starting this degree, and while I find some parts interesting, I often feel lost. Even when we're asked to write code on paper for assignments, I still don't really know how to approach it.

People often say "just watch videos," but that hasn't helped much. So I'm curious: how did you actually learn coding? What made things finally click for you? Was it practice, projects, books, repetition, or something else?

I'd appreciate any advice from people who started from zero because right now I feel like I'm missing something everyone else understands.

Your welcome. 😉