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Weng Jeff Lee
12,865 PointsUnderstand about javascript, but feel like no confidence to write by my own
I can understand html and css, after i learn JavaScript i found that javascript are powerful and interesting, But i have no confidence to write by my own. Is it normal for a me as a beginner? I will happy for those who trying to give advice. Thanks!
4 Answers
Tristan Gaebler
6,204 PointsGreat article on how to improve on coding confidence. http://blog.teamtreehouse.com/improve-coding-confidence
Kevin Haube
12,265 PointsHello!
From experience, I can tell you this is normal. Taking the training wheels off a bike is always scary, no matter how well you understand riding a bike. However, once you've ridden your bike for a while, there's hardly any relearning needed to ride another bike! Likewise, in programming, once you are comfortable with it, learning a new language and developing in it is easier than the first time. And it only gets easier.
As you embark on the journey to becoming a master programmer, I implore you to PRACTICE. Go through source code in your browser, think about code, dream in code. Programming slowly turns your brain into a super computer, able to process things beyond the scope of your imagination.
Start by challenging yourself. Your first assignment, create a JavaScript application in browser (utilizing JS, CSS, and HTML) that lets you do something fun like add numbers or prints your name to the page. :)
Have fun!
Weng Jeff Lee
12,865 PointsIt a great advise for me! i really need to face this and keep challenging myself so that i can be more confidence writing code by my own. Thanks again kevin!
idan ben yair
10,288 PointsHi Weng its is absolutely normal! You have nothing to worry about you just need to keep practicing and dont stop. There is absolutely no reason to give up. I know exactly how you feel and the only way to solve the problem is to be consistent, keep working and learning every day.
Weng Jeff Lee
12,865 PointsThanks idan! ya.. i won't give up and learn more thing everyday!
Ricardo Hill-Henry
38,443 PointsI agree with everything said above. A good way to overcome your fear, is to find other people to work with. This way you learn from each other, and if you get stuck, there's someone there to help with an answer, or you brainstorm with each other to overcome the problem.
If you want, add me on Skype at verycuckoo
Weng Jeff Lee
12,865 Pointsyup! Is a great idea. Thanks cuckoo! i will add you once i create a Skype account!
Weng Jeff Lee
12,865 PointsWeng Jeff Lee
12,865 PointsThanks Tristan! it a great article! It help me alot!