People think most programmers are heaven sent, bla bla bla. The truth is that anyone can be a programmer.
Programming is a skill that every computer scientist need to posses. Did you know that programming is applied in Networking, A.I and the rest... Yes it is.
1. Have a system
Here I don't mean a digestive system, but a computer system. The system should have the IDE for the programming language i.e Dev C++ for C,C++
or Applications to run your codes i.e eMacs for RSL e.t.c.
2. Get a good programming book
There are lots of programming languages out there and it's not advisable to get any programming book. Always get the text-book / e-book for the language you're learning i.e Java How to Program by Deitel for JAVA.
3. Program accordingly
While reading the book, try to program according to what's written in the book. As you read try to implement what you've read on a system. This tends to increase your skill.
4. Understand the Codes
After writing and implementing, go back and try to understand what you've written and the function of each line.
5. Get a Programming Friend
You might be stuck with one problem or more when coding, this is when you need a programming friend for assistance. A problem shared is a solved problem.
6. Manipulate the Codes
Only do this at your leisure time. I strongly agree you should manipulate the codes to know the relevance of each character. e.g
Console.WriteLine("5"+"7"); prints 57
while
Console.WriteLine(5+7); prints 12
7. Listen to Good Music
When programming listen to your best track, playlist. This is optional, but this is 101% helpful. <<true talk>>
8. Give Yourself a Treat
Programming sometimes can be boring, frustrating and stressful, but you have to keep your head high by motivating yourself. Take a break and give yourself that special treat.
9. Think! Think!! Think!!!
Think of something you can do. Give yourself tasks according to the knowledge you've acquired or try out something new e.g if you know how arrays work. You should be able to program a simple CGPA calculator <<true talk>>
10. What do you feel should be the 10th?
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