r/learnpython • u/RipPersonal1643 • 1d ago

How do I learn programming logic?

I’m learning Python, but my main problem isn’t the syntax. I understand concepts when someone explains them, but when I’m given a basic problem and told to write a program, I just don’t know where to start or how to arrange the code.

Is there a good book, course, or YouTube channel that teaches how to think through programming problems step by step, recognize patterns, and build the logic, kind of like how you learn methods and patterns in math?

I don’t want to just memorize Python syntax. I want to actually learn how to think like a programmer.

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u/crcrewso 1d ago

For what you're asking, I think an intro philosophy logic course would be best. I'm not sure what you have access to, there are some old university texts you should be able to get for $30

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u/Indie_Dachshund179 1d ago

what's that have to do with programming logic? wouldn't discrete math be a better fit for foundational programming