Getting Stuck as a developer!
Ways I solve problems as a self-taught developer.
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A few months ago, I was building a FAQ page that got me exhausted as I could not find an easy way to build the code. I abandoned the project after several kinds of research on Google and Stackoverflow, not because I was too lazy to solve it, but because I did not realize I could share my problems in a community.
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A few weeks back, someone posted the same project on a slack platform(Front-end Mentor). She was looking for a solution to the challenge too! People came up with ideas and ways to solve the problem. I also contributed and tried to see if I could solve the problem at my end, with the suggestions raised. At last, I got a solution! I had never asked questions in public or contributed to a discussion before; this was the first time, and it was beautiful.
In like manner, I was working on a taxing project a couple of days ago. As I made progress, more issues started popping up. After several hours of searching on Google and Stackoverflow, I decided to head over to the tech Twitter community (level-up coding and web developers community). I threw in a question, and to my surprise, I got answers in minutes!
One of the most typical issues developers face is getting stuck.
Dealing with bugs, errors in code, or at times, not knowing how to solve a problem with code Every time I build something new, I write out some steps. In the manner of an algorithm, I write out steps to go about it from the mobile view to the desktop view.
However, I still encounter errors and get stuck along the line. It could be frustrating and annoying, but I appreciate the process because it helps me know the solutions for longer. I discovered that when I reach out to people, I gain a network of people and derive solutions. At first, I was hesitant to post about the issues I was facing because I didn’t want to come off as looking dumb, but I couldn’t think of a better way to look smart. Asking questions not only helps you but also helps others.
Yet, one should not only ask questions but help others by answering questions! Many times I write about these solutions. It helps me keep a track record of my progress and will help me refer to it in the future when I get stuck.
I look forward to your feedback on how you were able to solve your code issues and any suggestions or ways I can improve in the comments.
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