Why are the tutorials missing relevant course material?

Question

When I go into a challenge there are things I never learned in the Tutorials... where else can I go to learn via the Internet? I am starting College in a week and I wanted to be prepared for it. It seems like the Tutorials only cover basic information, but really doesn't cover what it takes for you to really know how it applies to real life situations. I am wanting real life knowledge and understanding of CODE, not just tidbits.

Answer 1

you basically answered your own question: it's accurate that the tutorials only cover the basics and don't really teach you how to do a real project.

You have to find the information yourself and then build your own projects. The tutorials can only give you a head start. But you have to put in the effort and finish yourself.

This is what we all have to do. Good luck. You will get there. ;)

Answer 2

Just like math, you have to understand the formulas first, then you find uses for it and use your knowledge for application... How can you possible use just basic stuff to gain Pro knowledge and application, it's not possible for a person who is learning pre-algebra to be a mathematician and same goes for a novice programmer to be a software developer. So my question is really what source of information, or courses are available for a person to gain the knowledge and know how? I know for a fact people aren't just guessing and playing with code until something happens, they are taught, where can I be taught? :)

Answer 3

That's exactly what most programmers and software developers do: they figure it out by playing with the code. Even (or especially) when they leave college.

As for myself: I attended university AND taught myself programming. I can only speak for German universities though, but if you expect universities to teach you how to program, then you'll be disappointed.

They will teach you the science behind computers but not how to write programms or how the programming language de jour works.

if you're looking for a hands on approach you may find them in a Bootcamp. Cheaper alternatives are online tutorials, e.g. edX, udemy, udacity, codecademy, etc.

Answer 4

Did you attend College or are you self-taught?