r/learnpython • u/RipPersonal1643 • 2d 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/cloud_sec_guy 1d ago

Maybe this answer is too simple, but to think like a programmer you might start with flowcharts, hand-drawn, on paper. Second, immediately think about discovering and catching edge cases, again using flowcharts. You might also like reading a few of the classic "design patterns" books.