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Posted by Alex Wood
Alex Wood
4,736 Points

When you're struggling...

So I've been using Treehouse for 2 months now and I'm doing the Front End Developer Track. Initially I was finding the HTML and CSS easy but things started to get harder. The last few courses I've struggled with retaining and applying the knowledge.

For example. I've completed the Javascript basics course and can't remember pretty much any of it. Then I found myself having trouble with things like inline, block and flex positioning.

I guess what I'm asking is if I should continue on with the course or go back and do the things again first (or use a different resource entirely)?

Thanks.

3 Answers

scott twitchell
scott twitchell
4,915 Points
scott twitchell
scott twitchell
4,915 Points

you dont have to retain every thing perfectly. if you forget somthing when your coding dont be afraid to google the answer. its okay to not know everthing as long as you understand how it works.

Daniel Stewart
Daniel Stewart
3,545 Points
Daniel Stewart
Daniel Stewart
3,545 Points

Hello,

I am also doing the Front end developer course.

Yes you will forget somethings but having the knowledge and how to find the information you need is important.

Javascript can be tricky to remember. What i do is keep make folder and save all the different types of functions, arrays and conditional statements. This acts as a reminder if i have to review.

I have also completed the Basics, can i remember functions off the top of my head yeah the syntax but applying i would have to review.

Thanks.

Shaun Samoridny
Shaun Samoridny
2,115 Points
Shaun Samoridny
Shaun Samoridny
2,115 Points

You're not alone by any means. I'm in the same boat myself and I've taken to using websites like Code Pen along with my Treehouse studies to work on small projects by myself in addition to the Treehouse workspaces. CSS positioning and layout is my kryptonite and I just keep hacking away until hopefully, I have an "aha!" moment. I started with CodeCademy and those issues are what brought me here to Treehouse. Use the resources in the teacher's notes like MDN and W3C and search and I'm sure that you'll find an explanation or example that strikes a chord. Good luck!