How do you improve your memory on the order of things?

Question

Hey all,

Just started my coding journey.

I've finished two Python courses and I'm loving it.

I work in cyber security and I am a long time tech junky - but I'm struggling with remembering the order of things.

I do well on the questions and I feel like I have a good grasp on the logic of how they need to be solved - but I end up drawing a blank on remembering the simple stuff like indentations, the proper use of pulling from lists, the proper order of formulas, etc.

I've only been at this for about 2 weeks or less, so I know I'm probably being too hard on myself, but I'm used to picking things up quickly.

When you started your coding adventure, was there a process you used to help remember things better? As silly as it sounds, something like an "I after E except after C" but for Python.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate the generosity of anyone willing to help.

Answer 1

2 courses in 2 weeks, you might want to consider slowing down a little.
I know the tests in the Sololearn courses may not seem complicated, but mastery will only come through a lot of practice. Aiming to remember every detail of all the Python libraries, is a futile attempt anyway, but you should understand what are the building blocks of the language and how to put them together. So that you know when to use a list comprehension, how to do error handling, how to write functions, and so on. If you have doubts about a specific feature, always consult the manual.
https://docs.python.org/3/
"Library reference - keep this under your pillow"

My recommendation is to practice, by solving code challenges and small tasks. Check the "Code Coach" section in the app (in the Community menu). If you can apply there what you learn, you will gain some routine to move forward.

Answer 2

Thank you for the honesty! I know I sort of charged thriugh the courses, its just so dang fun.

I’ll check out the code coach you mentioned, I didn’t know it was available.

In the mean time ill take your advice and slow down a little. If anything I can go through lessons I have already learned to help with retaining more.

Answer 3

Practice, you rushed trough this courses and completed them very fast.
It is normal to forget things, just check documentation when you need, this don't make you bad programmer we just can't remember everything, especially if we don't use it daily. Even best programmers checks documentations.

Answer 4

Do challenge everyday to test yourself .How much you have learnt