Programming · by Budi Santoso · 2026-10-09
Can we talk about the underrated side of java for absolute beginners
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 8 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
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Maya Williams · 3 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. This pairs weirdly well with sourdough.
Solar River · 2 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare.
Curious Lantern · 1 likes
Big fan of this approach. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing. The boring solution is probably the reliable one here.
Ren Suzuki · 1 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. The social part surprised me too. The boring solution is probably the reliable one here.
Aisha Rahman · 0 likes
There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares.
Pim Anong · 0 likes
Same here. It took me too long to learn.
Tanvir Rahman · 0 likes
What happened after the first week? I am curious whether side stayed easy. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Nicolás Díaz · 0 likes
Same here. It took me too long to learn.
Lotte Jansen · 0 likes
This is genuinely helpful, thanks for writing it out. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.
Zeynep Demir · 0 likes
Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? The awkward constraint is probably the real story.
Aoi Ito · 0 likes
Love the tiny experiment energy. The late summer version is even more interesting. A small test case would make this easier to trust.
Silver Baker · 0 likes
Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? That is where the boring checklist helps.
Pixel Atlas · 0 likes
The kindness in this post is lovely. The Toronto example makes it feel concrete.
Aarav Sharma · 0 likes
What happened after the first week? I am curious whether absolute stayed easy. The low-effort version is probably the keeper.