What would you do first if you were new to Programming when life is busy?

[deleted] · 3 likes

Start by reducing it to the smallest reproducible piece, then change one variable at a time. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.

- Write down the exact error and the input that caused it.
- Make a tiny example, then add pieces back slowly.
- Keep the final fix boring and well-named.

Hope this helps!

Quiet Mango · 2 likes

I like this more than the top-level advice.

Grace Parker · 0 likes

Good clarification — I read it differently at first.