How can I genuinely get better at programming?

Question

Not a code question, but wanted to know from people on here how they got better at coding? Specifically under pressure / exam questions… How does one thoroughly understand what they’re doing?

Answer 1

Practice. Write own programs. Read other people's code and learn from it.

Concerning exams:
Learn to read your teacher's mind.

Answer 2

An amateur musician will practice enough to play it right, a professional practices so much that they can't play it wrong.

Same with programming. You can be competent, or you can be comfortable.

Answer 3

Practice a wide range of qtns n u will get it

Answer 4

Continuous practice is the key 🗝️
For exams:
Predict the questions based on what you've learnt

Answer 5

Practise