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Is it terrible to use code-along tutorials for simpler projects/games when learning to code? I'm working through The Odin Project but I have a hard time figuring out the logic from scratch so I'll look up different tutorials and piece together code snippets and always try to add my own features so it's not completely the same. I'll sometimes use stackoverflow if I get stuck. Is this a bad approach? Should I be able to code the whole thing on my own? I always make sure I understand 100% of the code I use or modify but I cant help but think this means I'm just no good

Note: this is for Javascript
 

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Following, I’m interested in starting The Odin Project once I get through FreeCodeCamp.
 
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you’re doing it right. no code is original, so don’t feel bad! just be sure to comment your code
 

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I purchased a Full Stack Web Development course off of Udemy, and the teacher Angela Yu, said to use the Cornell Method. Watch the videos, take notes, finish it, take in what you just learned and try to do it yourself. Try not to copy bit by bit as you're watching the video, all that pausing and rewinding to catch what they say won't help (her words not mine). Here is the Cornell Method below.
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My Java professor once said to start with pseudo-code. He said it's basically a blueprint of how you want your code to run.
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I hope this helps and I wish you all the luck, OP!

 

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I feel like that’s how most of us learned lol. How will you learn a new technique unless you see it being used in some code you swiped? Then you’ll use it in the next project.

There’s no linear approach to learning to code so don’t feel guilty.
 

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I feel like that’s how most of us learned lol. How will you learn a new technique unless you see it being used in some code you swiped? Then you’ll use it in the next project.

There’s no linear approach to learning to code so don’t feel guilty.
Makes sense. I was just worried about getting stuck to the point that I wouldn't be able to make anything without the help of a tutorial :confused5 but maybe im thinking too far ahead
 

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Makes sense. I was just worried about getting stuck to the point that I wouldn't be able to make anything without the help of a tutorial :confused5 but maybe im thinking too far ahead
Yes, you’re doing just fine. Experience is the best programming course you’ll ever take. And you should see the browser history of professional programmers cuz we stay on StackOverflow :giggle



 

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Following, I’m interested in starting The Odin Project once I get through FreeCodeCamp.
The Odin Project actually uses FCC in its curriculum! Its completely up to you but I've heard people recommend The Odin Project as a better alternative (especially for building a portfolio with all the projects)
 

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The Odin Project actually uses FCC in its curriculum! Its completely up to you but I've heard people recommend The Odin Project as a better alternative (especially for building a portfolio with all the projects)

Thank you! I’ve heard the same thing which is why I wanted to give it a try. I’m liking FreeCodeCamp so far so I’m excited to try this out!
 

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Thank you! I’ve heard the same thing which is why I wanted to give it a try. I’m liking FreeCodeCamp so far so I’m excited to try this out!
if you ever want any help feel free to PM me! I'm working through the Javascript track but could really use an accountability partner haha
 

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I watch videos from youtube, and read books online. While I watch the video I try to re do the steps myself. I think with coding, you have to be active and keep at it.
 

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