I still feel so inexperienced and "stupid" when it comes to coding. Am i the only one?

Question

i've been trying coding for a while now (still not able to create anything on my own from scratch) and i a extremely excited about it all. the thing is, even though i've been going at this for a couple of wks now and have even completed HTML fundamentals... i still feel like i'm stuck at the 'unsure' level...
is this normal ot am i the only one that has this insecurity..?

Answer 1

I've written and published an indie game and I feel inept. Most people lack confidence, it stops us becoming arrogant twats. Humility is priceless.

Also: Dis' goed om nog 'n Suid Afrikaner op SL te sien :D

Answer 2

Never Give up ✌️👍😎
https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/96845/?ref=app

Answer 3

Glad u r keeping with it!! Start small. Learn one new thing daily. Try to put it together. Also try modifying others code to learn (but don’t post it unless you ask the author in SoloLearn). Many programming jobs require to take pre-written code and modify (add features, change behavior, etc) which means you have to understand how the code works. Read read and read related internet articles on what you are trying to do. If you want to strengthen html, css, and JavaScript learn how they work together see w3 schools website https://www.w3schools.com. We all feel ‘stupid ‘ at times but guess what, you’re smart for being a SoloLearner!

Answer 4

Me too! I like the Afrikaans quote :)

Answer 5

To @FuProNix & the motivating Sololearn-ers, thanks for the encouragement. Haven't been coding long but i'm motivated to keep at it.

Answer 6

Everybody feel so when they start coding. So, you are not alone. We all are with you.

Answer 7

@Veroniques Wönner I am like you still a beginner in code I enjoy playing with code I beginning to do some structure of HTML with out look at a example of it normal <p> paragraph and headers <h1> but straggling with the rest to learn. l am learning code to try to expand my skills I am a electrician and also play with electronics so your not alone I also feel like you at some times. But I am like you "byt vas en aan hou oor wen" (hold on and achieve it) Do not give up!! you can make it ,Veronicues !

Answer 8

Thanx for the feedback, peeps😁
As they would say in afrikaans: "byt vas en hou so vol!" (hold on and keep at it!)
that's exactly what i'm gonna do!

Answer 9

wow, tx nonzyro!

Answer 10

I can safely say I felt and often find myself feeling "stupid" especially when I look through some of the codes on here and see how much more competent and more importantly confident other coders are. I think I've heard the term 'imposter syndrome" used to label that feeling of inadequacy that shadows us, even as we rise the ranks as professional developers. often we tend to compare ourselves and our efforts to others, the trick is not to get bogged down in the differences between content and quality. we all have our own style and we all have our own concept of standards to play to.

Answer 11

you are not alone we'll just have to learn learn learn and master but never give up! we can do it.... once we reach the sky we aim for the moon good luck

Answer 12

lol JMQ
thank you soooo much for your awesome reply, cyber33! will be following your link shortly.
Liam Rychlick thanks alot for your brilliant insight!
and thanx to you too, Danie JvV... Really loving all of the motivation and support! 😁