Starting to think programming isnt't it for me

Don't give up! You just need to master 1 programming language to conquer them all.

I focus on the easy stuff to keep me motivate. Right now I'm trying to completely mastering CSS and HTML because it's not a programming language and it's easier to learn. Then I will launch a CSS and HTML portfolio. If it looks good design wise and I push the limit of html and css then I will learn Javascript.

At times I feel like you Bjorn with the programming I'm learning. Some topics are over my head. It can be allot to take in, but I know that it will be worth it in the end.

It looks like you have already put allot of work into Ruby, JavaScript, and HTML. Have you tried designing your own website or working to create a non-profit website? This might spark some more enthusiasm into programming again. Maybe your future job will have the need for programming knowledge, but you may not actually be programming. I know you will find your answer. Good luck in your search.

I've been there too, man. Programming is hard, and to be perfectly fair, it's not for everyone. However, if you're grasping the basics OK, and you still get that endorphins rush from creating something, I think you should stick with it. It takes a very long time to internalize a programming language. Lots of repetition, lots of practice.

Andrew VanVoorhis' suggestion is a good one. Taking the courses here is great, but you really need to work on other projects to apply what you've learned to things where you're not having your hand held. That's when you'll really learn, and things will start to really click.

As for the degree, I wouldn't worry too much about it. In this industry, your ability and your portfolio of projects is more important than any piece of paper! Start working on side projects and build your skills and your book.

Good luck!

P.S. one other tip: If you can, try to find a local meetup or some other network of people who are doing what you want to be doing. Programmers tend to be a very welcoming bunch, and it can help a ton to be able to talk to people in the "world" you are trying to break into.

Hey, 9445 total points is amazing. I think maybe you're wrong if you think programming isn't for you. Maybe you're just get bored.

You just need to know why you get bored. Maybe it's because you don't know why you learn the language, or maybe you're overloaded with information.

My suggestion is to decide your end goal. Do you want to develop an iphone app ? or to sell web design service to local customers, or to develop android game, or any other goal. Then stick to this goal by following the "Tracks" on the treehouse. I agree with Thien comment above that said, you only need to master 1 programming language.

Have fun Mate :)

Before giving up there's a few things you need to understand: 1) It takes a long time and thousands of hours of practice to get to where you can make a living as a programmer.

2) You won't know if programming is truly for you until you dive into a project and encounter challenges. When this happens you will know if programming is meant for you if you find a solution. I know that sounds strange, but I once spent 6 months on a programming problem and did not stop until I figured it out. I became obsessed. That is when I feel in love with programming. If you give up or simply don't enjoy the process of solving problems then your question is answered for you.

3) There is nothing wrong with having a regular job and programming on the side. If you are looking for a new career, that's great, but keep your priorities straight. I have a regular job and program on the side -mostly Wordpress stuff. I am aspiring to something bigger, but there's no way I'm going to drop out of life and expect to be a programming wizard by doing code challenges on Treehouse.

I recommend that you continue to do this as a hobby and hope that it becomes your passion. I have been programming "for fun" for almost 5 years and have just recently been able leverage my abilities. I also have a friend who has a fairly well paying 9-5 job and freelances for fun (and makes pretty good money).

4) Broader you learning horizons. I got started with Lynda.com and honestly believe that it got me to where I am today. Read books, watch youtube video, and etc. The more resources you have the better..

Good luck!

I think you are in The Cliff of Confusion phase just after having a sweet The Hand Holding Honeymoon phase. Be warned, because you will now enter the The Desert of Despair phase. HOWEVER!!! your next phase, The Upswing of Awesome (THE FUTURE), looks bright based on this theory: Why Learning to Code is So Damn Hard.

Now, if you want to stop, then you can stop and take a short break. That is preciously what I did, when I was learning bunch of stuffs too much but didn't have enough time to digest. In fact, many programmers in this industry take short vacations very often to avoid burnout. Maybe you should too.

If you want to refresh yourself, then try taking other (free) courses available in Udacity or Codecademy. You will be surprised to know how much you actually understand and able to apply concepts easier than before which indicates that you just did not simply wasted your time. Investing in education will never go waste :)

I 2nd Thien on this...

I have spent countless hours trying to learn JavaScript since April 2014 and it still baffles me at times even now. I tried PHP and Java(Android) and they are a cakewalk in comparison!

Everyone hits "The Wall" in this industry, best advice is keep learning bit by bit and it all pieces together. From my experience learning with Treehouse to landing my first job in a Career as a Developer I am much better at the job than they expected and that's down to the education Treehouse gave me! If you can do the treehouses courses, you can certainly do it as a full time job!

Adam