A beginner mistake I am weirdly glad I made from the library

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Programming feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

I tried this in São Paulo with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

The detail that surprised me was how much a neighborhood park changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.