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Programming · by Lucas Dubois · 2026-10-09

Is there a simple rule of thumb for learning after a few failed attempts?

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

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Benjamín Rojas · 0 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.

Come back with what happened; the details will make the next answer better.