– here are seven tips on how to learn programming faster.

 1. Learn by doing. Always play with the code while learning

 With every new subject, the sooner you start playing with the code, the faster you will learn the given concepts.

 Hint: Build a project as you go through the material. A personal project is often the best starting point.

 2. Grasp the fundamentals for long-term benefits

 As elementary as they may appear at first, programming fundamentals always need to come first: the better you understand them, the easier it is to learn more advanced concepts.

 Hint: Read Basic Concepts of Any Programming Language

 3. Code by hand. It sharpens proficiency and you’ll need it to get a job

 Computer monitors become thinner, hard drives lighter, and programming languages more powerful, but coding-by-hand still remains one of the most effective methods to learn how to program.

 For college exams and technical interviews – a critical component of the job interview process – you will have to code-by-hand, because not only is this good for learning, but it’s universally known to be the ultimate test for a programmer’s proficiency.

 So start early and get used to this old-school practice.

 4. Ask for help. You’ll need it

 As awesome as it would be to become the next Steve Jobs on your own, the reality is that people learn faster with mentors and peer feedback.

 What may seem like an immovable bug or an unlearnable topic could be quickly alleviated by a fresh pair of eyes or a new interpretation of the subject.

 Hint: Stackoverlfow and reedit’s learn programming subreddit are gold mines for online programming assistance.

 5. Seek out more online resources. There’s a wealth of content

 If a particular concept doesn’t make sense, be it on codeacademy, in a textbook, or during class lecture, maintain your confidence and look for alternate online resources to learn the same content.

 Everyone learns differently.

 there’s always a reedit post, youtube tutorial, or blog explanation that will make the material-at-hand crystal clear.

 Hint: Don’t underestimate the power of google search.

 6. Don’t just read the sample code. Tinker with it!

 Reading sample code is not enough to understand how it works.

 Reading is not the same as understanding, and actually trying to write the code yourself, or at least running it, will facilitate the learning process much more.

 7. Take breaks when debugging

 When debugging, it’s easy to go down the rabbit hole for hours, and there’s no guarantee that you will fix the problem.

 To avoid this, it’s best to step away from the bug for a few hours, and return with a fresh perspective.

 the bug won’t be going anywhere, and you’ll at least restore some needed sanity to improve productivity.

 Conclusion: Keep Calm and Keep On Coding.

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