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Hello!

Hello Everyone! I have a question that I need help with. I am new to programming and was wondering how long do I need to study a day to be able to progress. Keep in mid I have a full time job.

Thank you.

2 Answers

Jonathan Ruiz
Jonathan Ruiz
2,998 Points

Hi Wilfried, welcome to Treehouse ! To me I would focus on a solid schedule you an keep regularly. I actually wrote a blog post on this subject ill leave a link below it touches on this. I think its also really important to after a coding session ask yourself if you felt like you learned something or get the material. Don’t be afraid to redo entire sections I have and and understand the material way better because of it.

https://everydayrobots.net/2017/08/04/programing-feels/

Thank you Jonathan for taking the time for responding to my question. Also thank you for the link it was very interesting article. I will try to apply the advices that you gave me.

Jay Padzensky
Jay Padzensky
4,731 Points

Hey Wilfried,

I'd recommend considering learning to program a lifelong pursuit rather than one that has a definitive beginning and end point (employment). With how unique every individual is, it's hard to say definitively how many hours a day each person needs to eventually become employable.

I recommend a daily habit for an amount of time that you find effective and efficient. If you're studying programming for a job, learning the material to learn it, and not pass the next Code Challenge, is vital. In my humble opinion, I would stress daily practice, learning some new material, and reviewing old each day for amounts of time that are comfortable for you. The habit of looking at and playing with code is more vital than sitting down for a predetermined amount of time.

We wish you all the best on your coding journey!

Hello Jay! Thank you for your answer. Honestly, you have opened my eyes on a few key points. Really I thank you!