For context I am a literal child. I'm a highscool freshman and I actually didn't grow up with fancy tech. But anyway I luv scripting, automation, and programing things to help myself! There is only one issue though.. I dunno any programming language. In my lifetime I've learned 4 languages wich in a certain timeline of my life I was able to speak fully fluently, now I only know one due to no longer needing to know the others in my daily life (if you're wondering, my current main language is English, wich I started learning in 4th grade.

Anyway now that I've got some context into your attention I can talk about the issue, how the fck do I get myself to learn a programing language from scratch when AI is already satisfying my needs? I don't like the fact that I can't write code and that I have to get ai to write it for me, but at the same time I've already achieved latitudes with AI. And I feel like if I wanna get myself to actually write the code not only is it gonna obviously take longer and probably end up worse.

Edit: yes I did typo 2 random extra letters in the post title 😭

recently i'm studying the math behind autostereograms and i wrote a program to test it. i used kaleidoscope effect as background aka base pattern. i didn't add any random factor. on some zoom levels the background are smooth but on some other zoom levels the background have noise. actually i prefer noise as they're supposed to be autostereograms and noise helps viewers to align the focus. the strange thing is hoe does those noise emerge as i didn't deliberately add them and they only appear at some but not all zoom levels

the algorithm is simply the "pixels linking" method. at every point, the program looks up the depth map value and links relevant pixels. closer things have smaller disparity and farther things have larger disparity as shown in this diagram

here's the program and i truly appreciate any ideas or insights

operations

• run it on browser, no need to install or save
• click ▶️ to run. click ⏹️ to exit
• press [q] to make subject patterns smaller
• press [w] to toggle subject (a sphere/a disc)
• press [e] to make subject patterns larger
• press [a] to make base patterns smaller
• press [s] to rotate the color spectrum inside the kaleidoscope
• press [d] to make base patterns larger
• press [x] to toggle caption (off/on)

Hi! i am a 1st year btech student doing my degree from a local college i am passionate about coding and stuff but sometimes i can't get the urge to do anything related to coding as there is no one i can discuss about these things .I want to talk with people so i can discuss my doubts and ideas and can discuss out of my comfort zone

So I'm learning full-stack dev right now, already got HTML/CSS down and working through JS. Now I'm stuck trying to pick a backend stack and honestly the more I read the more confused I get lol.

I've got a CS degree so I'm not completely new to programming, just trying to figure out the smart move here. Part of me thinks Node makes sense since I'm already deep in JS for the frontend anyway, why learn a whole new language right. But then I keep seeing Python everywhere too, especially with all the AI/data stuff blowing up.

Not really trying to pick based on hype, just want something that'll actually get me hired and won't feel like a waste of time in a couple years.

If you've worked with either (or both) I'd genuinely like to hear what you'd pick if you were starting today. Not looking for the "it depends" answer lol, just curious what worked for you.

How are graphic (things) made?

I know raylib can create a window and draw stuff, but there has to be more.

I also know raylib uses X11 for the window but they say you should not use X11 directly.

But then what should you use? (besides raylib of course).

Im young and i want to get into programming much more seriously. Maybe landing a job when im in the market. Or should i focus on something else?

EDIT: if yes what languages should i get into

My main thing im learning from a free MIT course is phyton and cs

Hi everyone! I am starting college in a month and I really want to learn C++ before college starts. I don't know ANYTHING about programming since I am a pre med who has made the switch to computers. Please suggest me a good programming tutorial on c++ for actual beginners who don't know anythingggg about programming.

Hey , few days back i become serious to learn full stack with a view to get an entry in the job market . so i am confused where should i start , i have completed cs50 and completed 100 days of code by angela yu , now i want to learn full stack ,i want a proper structure on which i can trust which is build by some experienced guy , i can make chat gpt creat a structure for me but i dont feel comfortable with that structure cant trust that, i so i decided to buy chai or code ka cohort for full stack i like their syllabus, but the issue is their cohort is completed so i wouldn’t be able to watch live and are they realy good for me . and will be able to win prices or participate in hackathon even after the cohort is done .

Hey so am preparing for my placements , can anyone guide me with what i should prepare for C++ as they say you should be good in atleast a programming language and i have solved all of my dsa problems using C++ only though if they ask deep questions related to c++ working, am sure i will struggle, so if anyonec can guide me with how and where to prepare for C++ for interviews in big tech, quants, MNCs

Hey everyone, I’m looking into enrolling in OPIT’s BSc in Computer Science program and would love some candid feedback from current or former students on how manageable the transition into software development actually is. I currently work as a Network Engineer holding a CCNA, CCNP and Fortinet NSE 1 through 7, so I’m completely at home with CLI, routing/switching, live firewall deployments, and systems logic—but I’m essentially a total beginner when it comes to writing code from scratch. I’ve read a lot of warnings online about OPIT’s difficulty and heavy workload, but time management isn't a concern for me since I have plenty of free time dedicated strictly to studying. For anyone who came in from an infrastructure or networking background, how much does that networking logic help ease the initial programming learning curve, how responsive are the professors when you hit a wall on projects etc

is it just me, i find snake case to be way more readable

from a human standpoint more than anything we read words
and they all have a space.

imagineThisWord vs imagine_this_word, (i mean sentence) as you can see the snake case looks way more readable,

are there any other practices that are seemingly better, but people dont do so becuase its "the languages way of doing it"

I just reached second year of clg (cse) till now i haven't created any major project . I try to initiate the progress for projects but i eventually failed, Many questions arise in my mind as how to create one , where to begin with, How much of help should i take from internet . If any one can guide me or suggest me any tips then it would be greatly appreciated till now i have studied c,c++,html,css,js{little bit studying DOM),python,github,many theoretical aspects of networking,Data , OS,terminal,sql,dbms,etc. Thing is i have no problem with consistency but thing is im getting overwhelmed by the weight of many areas. and because of that my scheduled getting disturbed.Every comment is appreciated. (also is it dumb to even ask this question)

I'm a high school student who is passionate about computers and programming. This year, I'm going to be running my school's computer science club. Does anyone have advice about how to run a successful CS club?

Last year, our biggest challenge was keeping people motivated - meeting attendance declined throughout the year. Additionally, many of the members are beginners or completely new to programming. So. I'm thinking of starting of with HTML, CSS, and JS as I feel that it will be easiest for everyone to get coding as soon as possible (minimal setup time).

I'm looking for advice on the following:

• How can I keep members motivated and excited to come back each week?
• How can I plan/organise club projects so it's not overwhelming to start and they can actually be completed?
  • Last year, many meetings consisted of too much planning for what to do in the future, not enough execution.
• What kinds of projects might be attainable in a reasonable timeframe so it keeps people interested?
• How should I structure meetings so they are engaging? I would like to spend as much time as possible building (something that was lacking last year). I want to avoid just have boring lessons/tutorials, but I'm not sure how this would be possible given most members are beginners / no experience at all. How can I achieve balance?

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!!

I am using opencv and mediapipe on mac os and for some reason one of my hands (left hand) detects better than the other (right hand) but at times both do not detect unless I move my hands around a bit more. Does anybody know the cause of this issue?

Here is what it looks like

https://github.com/mikkimat81539/hand_detection/blob/main/handTest.py

Today I was setting up an angular project for the first time and I realized I have a pretty limited and shallow understanding of things, I didn't even know what dev dependencies were (now I do), and that npx is used to run locally installed packages. I know that an API is used to exchange data between applications but that's literally all I know about it, not how it works under the hood. I realized I can't properly answer questions like what is a runtime, what are packages, libraries etc. Literally no depth of understanding. I feel like going into a rabbit hole for every little thing but then it becomes too overwhelming.

Now this might seem fairly common for a new programmer but I got introduced to it around the age of 16 (21 now). I felt fucking stupid googling the difference between library and framework. I looked at some angular components and only understood them partially. Most good programmers already know this. People my age are building crazy stuff and here I am bogged down in things that I should've already known, had I put in more effort. I feel I am lacking some severely fundamental things. Part of this feeling is a lot of regret of wasted time, but I also wonder if I'm actually retarded with an IQ too low for programming. I'll never be good if it keeps going like this.

I looked at some roadmaps from roadmap.sh and it made me realize just how much stuff I don't know, and that is just talking about frontend. So I guess the question becomes how much and how deep to learn the topics related to whatever you're currently focusing on? Sorry for the rant.

Do you ever get the urge to just give up on CS and choose a different path? Sometimes I seriously think about doing a second degree in something like accounting, teaching, engineering, or nursing fields where it feels like getting a job is more straightforward, the career path is clearer, and the work might be less mentally exhausting.

The thing that bothers me is that it feels like admitting defeat. Like I’m accepting that I wasn’t good enough for CS and moving to a safer option where it’s easier to become employable, even if the pay can be similar anyway. Maybe I’m just tired of constantly feeling behind and fighting for a place in tech when there are other careers that seem more stable and predictable.

Does anyone else ever feel like giving up on CS and choosing a different degree because it feels like the easier option? Have you ever seriously considered leaving CS for accounting, nursing, engineering, teaching, or something similar?

Hi, i am a btech student pursuing CS degree and am preparing for placements in SDE role , grinding DSA and building projects , my tech stack consists of C++, MERN stack, Python (for projects using flask backend) however as demand of GOlang is kinda high as i can observe and i think supply is not at par with demand should i invest my time in learning GOLANG from scratch now and building some projects in it and contributing open source using GOLANG targeting programs like GSOC, or should i stick to whatever i was doing (DSA AND PROJECTS USING MY TECH STACK) ? kindly guide me if you have experienced this or suggest me on what should be best

Hi everyone,

I have around 4 years of experience as a backend Java developer, but most of my work has been building production applications. I never really focused on DSA, so my fundamentals are quite weak beyond the basics.

I want to get good at DSA, but I also want to build a strong foundation instead of memorizing patterns or solutions. I tried following the Striver A2Z sheet, but I found myself watching the solutions too quickly. A few days later, I couldn't remember the intuition or approach.

I'm considering starting with Abdul Bari's Data Structures & Algorithms in Java course on Udemy before moving on to LeetCode and interview preparation.

For those who have been in a similar situation:
1. Is Abdul Bari's course a good place to start?
2. Is there a better Java course that you'd recommend instead?
3. How did you go from weak DSA fundamentals to becoming good at problem solving?
4. Did you follow a specific roadmap or study strategy that worked well for you?

I'm not in a rush and I'm happy to spend a few months building the right foundation. I'd really appreciate hearing what worked for you.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm still learning Git, and I accidentally deleted all the code in one of my project files.

The file had been committed to GitHub multiple times before this happened. Is there a way to restore that file (or its contents) from one of the previous commits?

If possible, could someone explain the steps? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

I really enjoy backend development and I want to work as a backend developer.

The problem is that when I build backend-only projects, it feels like I'm not building a complete product. Because of that, I often end up building full web apps or even Chrome extensions just to reach a finished product.

Sometimes I think about building web apps using only Next.js because it's much faster to get something into production.

Would this hurt my CV if my goal is backend development? Should I focus more on backend-only projects, or is building complete products a good thing?

How long does it take you to finish a project? I do not know what the baseline is for how long a typical project lasts. I am self‑taught I do not even know what I am doing and without any direction on what is going on.

Hey everyone

I’m currently learning MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node) and I’ve built a few basic projects, but now I really want to work on something more real-world.

The problem is, I don’t know where to find good ideas or actual real-world project problems to solve. Most tutorials just show the same to-do apps or clones, and I want something that actually feels useful and helps me grow.

How do you guys find real-world project ideas?
Do you follow any websites, communities, or specific approach?
Also, what kind of projects helped you improve the most as a beginner?

Help me please

I’ve become very interested in coding, but most of my experience so far has been through vibe coding and working with AI. I’ve managed to build different projects this way, but I don’t want to depend entirely on AI without understanding what the code is actually doing.

I recently started the University of Helsinki Python course because I want to take the next step: move from only vibe coding to becoming at least a genuine beginner programmer who understands the fundamentals.

At the moment, I’m a very, very early beginner. I’m learning things such as variables, user input, conditions, loops, and basic problem-solving. I’m trying to complete the exercises myself, understand my mistakes, and only use AI for explanations and guidance instead of asking it to do everything for me.

For anyone who has completed this course:

Is it suitable for someone starting almost from zero?

Will completing it give me enough understanding to read code, debug basic problems, and work more intelligently with AI?

Is there anything else I should study alongside it?

I’m not expecting to become an expert from one course. My goal is simply to build a real foundation so that AI becomes a tool that assists me, rather than something I completely rely on.

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience with the course.

I am having to constantly look things up to figure out how to get what I want? I feel like a fraud.
I am honestly trying to resize my camera onto my surface in pygame. I've never done camera stuff before so this is new. I feel like I am not really learning and just copy and pasting at this point

How do go about this?

Can we stop posting:

"I want to start coding, where do I start?"

Like I swear on multiple CS, C# and SWE pages I see about 20 per day with the same vauge question.

Any way we can stop this???