I’ve always wanted to understand what is actually meant by this. I have wanted to get into programming for years, did some basic python and c, but could never really progress. Not necessarily a linux question but I know since most distros come with libraries already, it’s popular to use for programming.

I have trouble understanding what people are actually programming if it isn’t their job. Like, you go to your computer and start working on…what? I don’t know enough to make an entire program or debug a game, so im just unsure what people do especially when starting out.

Also I don’t really want to learn it for a job. I just want to learn it to know it. But im not sure how to apply it to anything realistic.

  • onoki@reddthat.com
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    1 day ago

    I don’t care about which operating system, but my hobby projects have always included things that help myself. E.g.

    • Software to collect/archive/analyse real life data (e.g. real estate data from various sources).
    • Scripts to parse and structure data that I need e.g. for learning other things.
    • Firmware for small embedded electronics.
    • Home automation.

    So my suggestion is to think of something that you need, but there isn’t a perfect solution yet. Although this advice comes from someone who has been working in software development for two decades now.

    If you haven’t programmed before, think something very very small first.