Tell us what you plan to do differently in your next coding session
I need to stick to my scheduled time slot from beginning to end. I also want to incorporate a reflection at the end of the session or the day. Something basic just jotting down what I actually was reviewing, what gave me a challenge, and what I need to continue to review.
How is your coding momentum right now? Give us an update on how you’re feeling.
Coding momentum is going well. I've made it a point to at least stick to solving the daily problems from a few sites I visit, even if I'm not learning something new. This way I'm consistently in that mind frame. By the way, HackerRank (in no way affiliated to them) has a nice 30 Days of Code challenge for beginners, in different programming languages.
I love learning foreign languages, playing video games, rock climbing, and my dog.
I started my coding journey about a year and a half ago, where I've been learning on my own.
I'm also doing the HackerRank coding problems. About two months ago I started their 3 month Interview Prep algorithms section and it's been going well. Their problems are fun!
Also, I wanted to comment on your number 1. If creating a schedule doesn't work for you or you find it's hard to stick to, what I like to do is set 4 - 5 tasks that I want to complete each day -- start with the harder one first and just hack away at it as I go about my day. This way, I don't feel so guilty when I am unable to follow my schedule to a tee and I create a healthy relationship with my tasks rather than setting myself up to fail and feel bad. Then, at the end of the day, I look back and see which tasks I got done, how they went, and then create the next 5 for tomorrow.
I need to stick to my scheduled time slot from beginning to end. I also want to incorporate a reflection at the end of the session or the day. Something basic just jotting down what I actually was reviewing, what gave me a challenge, and what I need to continue to review.
Coding momentum is going well. I've made it a point to at least stick to solving the daily problems from a few sites I visit, even if I'm not learning something new. This way I'm consistently in that mind frame. By the way, HackerRank (in no way affiliated to them) has a nice 30 Days of Code challenge for beginners, in different programming languages.
Good job and thanks for the suggestion! Definitely taking a look at it.
Hey Ron,
I'm also doing the HackerRank coding problems. About two months ago I started their 3 month Interview Prep algorithms section and it's been going well. Their problems are fun!
Also, I wanted to comment on your number 1. If creating a schedule doesn't work for you or you find it's hard to stick to, what I like to do is set 4 - 5 tasks that I want to complete each day -- start with the harder one first and just hack away at it as I go about my day. This way, I don't feel so guilty when I am unable to follow my schedule to a tee and I create a healthy relationship with my tasks rather than setting myself up to fail and feel bad. Then, at the end of the day, I look back and see which tasks I got done, how they went, and then create the next 5 for tomorrow.
Glad the coding is going well! Keep it up :)
Nice approach!
Good advice.