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[kerryjoy]

there’s this weird vibe in programming circles, like you gotta nail it from day one—your first app should practically win an award or something. I definitely fell for that trap. I’d sit there, sweating over every bracket, terrified to even start unless I could guarantee it’d turn out as some flawless masterpiece. Spoiler: it never did. What nobody bothered to mention (thanks, everyone) is that cranking out a hundred garbage programs teaches you way more than sweating over one “perfect” one ever could. Seriously. Those early monstrosities? That’s where the magic happens. You find all the holes in your understanding. You break things, and then you figure out how to fix them. You see real code behaving badly, which is honestly the best teacher.

Best advice I ever got? Ditch the pursuit of brilliance and just crank stuff out. Volume over perfection, every time. So I did. I wrote busted calculators, to-do apps that forgot your tasks, API calls that just screamed errors, and UIs that looked like they’d lost a fight. Most of it never left my hard drive—and thank god for that—but man, I learned more from untangling those dumpster fires than from any video tutorial. I mean, I once spent hours hunting a “big problem” only to finally spot a missing semicolon or some variable I forgot to define. Maddening. But you remember it after that.

Looking back, none of that code was a waste. Not one line. Every embarrassing project was just another rung on the ladder to figuring things out. We get so hung up on polish and efficiency, especially as pros, but honestly? Beginners should wear their messy, broken projects like a badge. Who didn’t have to code a bunch of cringe before it started to make sense? That’s just the deal.

 

[Pookie]

In the journey of programming, the allure of crafting a perfect piece of code can be overwhelming. However, the reality is that your first 100 bad programs hold far more value than a single flawless one. Here’s why.

First, each imperfect program is a stepping stone to mastery. Mistakes are invaluable teachers; they reveal gaps in understanding and highlight areas for improvement. Debugging a flawed program fosters critical problem-solving skills, enabling you to tackle more complex challenges in the future.

Second, quantity breeds experience. The more you code, the more familiar you become with different languages, frameworks, and algorithms. This exposure helps you develop a versatile toolkit, making you a more adaptable and resourceful programmer.Moreover, early failures encourage resilience. Learning to embrace setbacks builds a growth mindset, essential for long-term success in any field. Each misstep is an opportunity to iterate and innovate, ultimately leading to better solutions.

Lastly, sharing your early work can foster community and collaboration. Engaging with others about your challenges can lead to valuable feedback and support, enriching your learning experience. while the pursuit of perfection is tempting, it’s the journey through those first 100 bad programs that truly shapes you as a programmer. Embrace the process, and let your mistakes guide you to greatness.